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Gerard O'Driscoll is the founder of Smart Homes School, an online academy that provides smart home courses.

Gerard is an ICT (information and communications technology) professional with three decades of experience in a variety of industry and governmental sectors, including the emergency services. He is also an author, serial Internet entrepreneur, investor, smart home enthusiast and creator.

Gerard has also authored a number of books over the years, many related to the smart home.
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After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe Wi-Fi and be able to make a good decision as to how to improve Wi-Fi to support your new smart home
  • Define AI (artificial intelligence) and voice assistants within the context of a smart home
  • Explain how to add smart intelligence to your home lights
  • Describe smart home automation routines and how to use them to enhance your lifestyle
  • Define smart alarms and be able to decide how to move forward with smart alarms to improve your security levels
  • Describe how smart cameras to improve your home security
  • Explain smart thermostats and how you might benefit from using these devices
  • Describe how to use smart home products to reduce risks of fire and flood damage
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Home Automation: How to Make a Smart Home
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Well informative as an introductory course. There's no bias towards particular vendors or technology. Leaves decision to individuals. Well done
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I love the course the way it is presented. The instructor did very well in his presentation!
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