Home and office automation is a modern technology that simplifies work around a house or an office. It is like having a remote control for your home facilities. Home and office automation involves using certain devices and applications that are within your reach. These may include even your phone to control how you open the door or how you draw your curtains. With an automation system installed at home or at the office, you can do the small, odd jobs much easily and comfortably. Automating your home or office is what is referred to as smart home or smart office respectively.