We are currently seeing an increase in home , where many household activities are being automated or controlled from a distance.

Automation

Explanation: Automation is the act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system such as computer or electronic controls. An increase in home automation allows many household activities to be automated or controlled from a distance i.e. without external control or intervention.

Such activities would include: scheduling of tasks for example watering the garden, accessing surveillance cameras within and outside the house, opening doors, windows etc.