Homes must be able to respond to the changing demands placed upon them by modern living. People expect to use the latest consumer electronics in their homes, to have house-wide access to broadband internet, and to have access to the latest digital and satellite media.
Installing an integrated communications network provides connectivity - and where suitable systems are installed - control throughout the home. The communications network can be used to carry information for a diverse range of applications.

Wider broadband is now enabling more and more people to perform office duties from home. This aim is to lower the need to commute to work by providing residents with the necessary space and services to operate from home.
A home office combines desktop or laptop computers with printers & fax machines on the same network via data points or wireless extenders as well as telephony - internal phone network with extensions.

A Future Lifestyle data network supports ‘TV Networks,’ ‘Multi Room Audiovideo systems’ and a ‘home office’ for digital media distribution via a Cat5e backbone. The same network can also carry information for ‘security systems’ and ‘home automation including lighting control, as well as integration of ‘blinds and curtains’, ‘underfloor heating’ and ‘climate control’.