Video Of The Day: Watch This Demo Of A Home Automation System From 1985

Smart homes didn’t just get smart with the release of connected security, lighting, and thermostat systems. According to this video, courtesy of YouTube user Jason Spade, smart homes have been smart since 1985.

Watch this video tour of its various functions. It has lighting, security, and temperature programs just like the basic home kits now 2o years later.  Admittedly, technology has taken us quite far since then, though.