CEMAís Integrated Home Systems Web Site

The Consumer Electronics Manufactures Associationís (CEMA) Integrated Home Systems (HIS) division has launched TechHomd.org, http://www.techhome.org, a new Web site designed to serve as the consumer resource for information on the growing home systems industry.""The home networking and integration industry is exploding,"" said CEMA President Gary Shapiro. ""TechHome.org will help build consumer awareness and understanding of these products."" TechHome.org is divided into five areas of home systems: environmental control and energy management; security and access control; audio-video entertainment; voice and data communication; and lighting and window treatments. Each of these areas contains a detailed explanation of how home systems can work together, increasing their efficiency and effectiveness.Links to IHS manufacturers are divided into the five home system categories so consumers can easily find the type of product they are looking for. Future plans for the site include additional links and continuous updates as new products emerge.