Considering trying home automation, but uncertain what to try and worried by the extremely high costs of many systems? You may want to look into Iris, a new system offered by Lowe’s. For under $300, you can get a full starter kit that can handle things as basic as home heating and cooling, to stuff as unusual as a pet door that will allow one animal to go outside, but keep another one in (based on RFID identifiers worn on their collars).
It’s an integrated plug-and-play system that can all be controlled through a consolidated app on your smartphone or tablet.
