I was able to chat with Tom Kerber recently about Lowe's and its strategy in this space. Tom is the director of research in the areas of home controls, energy management, and home networks for Parks Associates.

He says Lowe's is employing a different business model in the home automation market, one that allows consumers to buy an inexpensive kit and begin connecting their home on an incremental basis. In all, the Lowe's Iris system expands to motion sensors, HVAC control, lights and other plugged-in devices, wireless video cameras, water leak detectors, door locks, sprinkler systems, and even hose faucet timers.

From the article "Can Lowe's Outfox Apple and Google in the Connected Home?" by Rex Moore.

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