Home automation systems and "smart" technology are quickly becoming the new standard, allowing homeowners to operate nearly every facet of their home, including their window coverings, from anywhere in the world. Please join Hartmann&Forbes Automation Specialist, Kris Grytten, as he presents current trends in home automation, as well as the benefits and basic mechanics of automated window coverings. He will also discuss best practices for when and where to specify the most common styles of automated window treatments, including suggestions for how to address some of the most challenging window configurations. (0.1 IDCEC credit hours will be earned)