Home control and automation systems often play subtle roles behind the scenes of more glamorous audio/video systems. Home theaters and killer speakers are the eye and ear candy of a home, but the controllers and programming that make those devices work is often a lot more cutting edge and impressive. Here we’ve selected some of the more unusual and over-the-top home control applications featured on Electronic House throughout the past year.

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Grant Clauser - Technology and Web Editor, Electronic House

Grant Clauser has been covering home electronics for more than 10 years with editorial roles in several consumer and trade magazines. He's done ISF-level damage to hundreds of reviewed products and has had audio training from Home Acoustics Alliance and Sencore. He's also the author of the book The Trouble with Rivers. Follow him on Twitter @geclauser.