Home automation, 1985 style

[mdonovan]

It's actually a rather nice setup for the state of the technology then.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BHIknNa6Eg
 
Matt

 

[elvisimprsntr]

HA back then was my father telling me to do everything.

Turn off lights and go to bed!
Turn off the damn TV!
Water lawn
Check the windows before you turn on the AC
Lock the doors when you leave
Close the garage door when you kids ride your bikes!

 

[ano]

While most systems of that day used X-10, this one seemed to use X-11. Must have been designed for Spinal tap.