Home automation makes sure that your home uses electricity more effectively in order to reduce waste throughout the home. Besides increasing security and convenience, home automation can indeed make a difference in the environment and you will thus get smaller utility bills. For instance, lighting controls can be set on a timer and this will prevent lights from staying in the ON mode for the whole night or day. You can also get smart sensors which respond to people leaving or entering a room, thus helping you to save energy and money.