In our gadget-obsessed culture, where iPads and Internet TVs are becoming the norm, it's not surprising that homeowners are demanding more technology in their homes. Consumers have been integrating technology into their homes for years, whether it's through motion detectors that activate outdoor lights, a programmable thermostat to trim energy bills or creating a theaterlike movie watching experience by positioning speakers strategically around the room. But most of these applications focus on a single function and aren't connected together.