10 Best automation in Canada

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Last Updated - 2026/02/04

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CRC Press

Instrument and Automation Engineers' Handbook: Process Measurement and Analysis, Fifth Edition - Two Volume Set

9.8

Exceptional
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Nabu Casa

Home Assistant Green | Smart Home hub with Advanced Automation | Official Home Assistant Hardware
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AUTOMATE EVERYTHING - Make all the devices in your home work in harmony - have your lights dim when you start watching a movie, or turn off your heat when you’re away from home.
USB EXPANDABILITY - If you need more connectivity, expand your Home Assistant Green with Z-Wave, Zigbee, Thread, and Bluetooth USB devices.
YOUR HOME, YOUR DATA - Your home’s data will be kept in the home on your Green. You can easily view, share, and export that data anywhere you want.
ONE HUB TO CONTROL THE WHOLE HOME - Cut down hub and app clutter and control your whole home from Home Assistant Green.
EASIEST WAY TO GET STARTED WITH HOME ASSISTANT - With Home Assistant already installed, it only requires plugging the included power supply and Ethernet cable to get started.
DESIGNED FOR THE HOME - The small, fanless, and silent design packs a quad-core processor, 32GB of storage, and 4GB of RAM.
POWER EFFICIENT - Using only a couple of watts of power, it is the Green way to run Home Assistant.
OFFICIAL - This official Home Assistant hardware is built and supported by Nabu Casa, the team driving the development of Home Assistant.
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9.7

Exceptional

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Value for Money

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Philips Hue

Philips Hue Bridge - Unlock the Full Potential of Hue - Multi-Room and Out-of-Home Control - Create Automations and Zones - Secure, Stable Connection Won't Strain Your Wi-Fi - Works with Voice, Matter

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9.3 Simple to use

8.7 Easy installation

8.2 Luminosity
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX - Includes one Hue Bridge that unlocks the full potential of your Philips Hue system, including automations, smart control from anywhere in the world, and so much more.
SECURE AND STABLE CONNECTION - With Zigbee advanced technology, Bridge ensures a reliable connection that won't put a strain on your Wi-Fi. Your Hue lights will work even when your Wi-Fi is down. Enjoy an instant response with no delays.
LEVEL UP YOUR MOVIES, MUSIC, AND GAMES WITH SURROUND LIGHTING - Make your lights dance, flash, dim and brighten along to your favorite movies, TV shows, PC and music. Hue entertainment sync requires a Hue HDMI Sync Box, sold separately.
GET FULL SMART HOME CONTROL WITH MATTER - The Bridge allows you to connect your lights and accessories to other smart home devices with Matter.
FUTURE-PROOF AND ALWAYS UP TO DATE - The Bridge receives automatic updates so your system is always ready for the future.
ENJOY SMART LIGHTING FOR YOUR ENTIRE HOME, INDOORS AND OUT - With a Bridge you can add up to 50 lights and accessories to your smart lighting system. A Hue Bridge is required to control Hue outdoor lights and accessories.
CONTROL LIGHTS FROM ANYWHERE - Bridge enables out-of-home control. Control your lights with the Hue app anywhere you have an internet or cellular connection. Forgot to turn off your lights? Turn them off with the app, from anywhere in the world.
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9.6

Exceptional

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot Smart Switch Button Pusher - Bluetooth Connection, Fingerbot for Rocker Switch/One-Way Button, App or Timer Control, Press/Switch/Custom Mode, Smart Light Switch

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Main highlights

Universal - The SwitchBot Bot works well with just about any rocker switches and one-way buttons. Enhance the intelligence of your coffee machines, air conditioners, and even garage doors with this Bluetooth fingerbot. (Not support overly hard or aged buttons. Don't hesitate to reach out to us about any product compatibility issues at any time.)
Timers - Use the SwitchBot App to schedule built-in timers, run without phone or Hub. Turn lights or home appliances on/off automatically even when you’re away.
Now supports HomeKit via Matter: SwitchBot fingerbots are supported via Matter when using SwitchBot Hub 2 (sold separately), which in turn helps make your device supported via HomeKit. Now add SwitchBot Bot to Apple Home for an even better smart home experience.
Even better with SwitchBot Hub - With SwitchBot Hub(sold separately), you can control your SwitchBot from anywhere, enable voice control and unlimited timers. Works well with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and IFTTT.
Easy to install and set up - Tape it right next to a rocker switch or button with the Add-on 3M sticker in 5 seconds. No tools are required. Easy App operation within Bluetooth range. Used twice a day, the battery lasts approximately 600 days.
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9.5

Excellent

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05
Aqara

Aqara Zigbee Door and Window Sensor 3 Pack, Wireless Contact Sensor, Home Automation, Requires Aqara Hub (not 3rd-Party), Zigbee Connection, Kid Safety, Compatible with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, IFTTT

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9.9 Easy installation

9.3 Battery Duration

8.9 integrate with Alexa
Main highlights

【VOICE CONTROL】Compatible with Apple Home Kit, Alexa for a hands-free experience. In addition, If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
【UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY DETECTION】Whenever the door/window opens unexpectedly, the Aqara Door and Window Sensor will send an alert notification to your phone and activate the local alarm on the Aqara Hub.【HOME AUTOMATION】The Aqara Door and Window Sensor can control other Aqara connected devices as the status of the door or window changes.
【HOME AUTOMATION】The Aqara Door and Window Sensor can control other Aqara connected devices as the status of the door or window changes.(Requires Aqara Hub, not third-party hub) Zigbee2MQTT and comparable third-party USB dongles are not officially supported by Aqara. Full product functionality may be limited or unavailable.
【22MM WIDE GAP ALLOWED】The Aqara Door and Window Sensor works with most types of doors, windows, and other fixtures with similar mechanism, such as drawers, cabinets, and more.
✽【NOTES】An Aqara Hub is required and sold separately. Requires a secured 2. 4 gigahertz WiFi network connection. The Aqara M2 or M1S Hub can connect up to 128 devices(*use of a repeater such as the Aqara Smart Plug or Aqara Smart Wall Switch(With Neutral) is required).
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9.3

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SwitchBot

SwitchBot 2025 Automatic Curtain Opener 3 Rod, Bluetooth Remote Control, WiFi & App Control, Add Hub to Work with Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit

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Main highlights

Quiet Silent Mode (<25dB): Enjoy peaceful mornings! Activate Silent Mode (<25dB, quieter than a whisper) for ultra-quiet, slower curtain movement. Reduces sleep disturbances and ideal for sound-sensitive users. Energy-saving operation.
Matter & Apple HomeKit Support (Hub 2&Hub 3): Works with Matter (via SwitchBot Hub 2&Hub 3, sold separately) for seamless smart home integration. Enjoy Home App control and use with HomePod/Apple Watch.Connect other SwitchBot devices for whole-home automation.
Effortless No-Tool Setup: Simply attach to your existing rod and it's ready! No drilling, no tools needed.Hang, place the positioning magnets, connect via app. Smart curtain motor setup in 3 steps for any room (bedroom, living room, office, nursery).
2x Stronger Motor & Precise Control: 2x stronger motor (vs. previous) smoothly moves heavy curtains up to 15kg/33lbs. New positioning magnets ensure accurate control, no calibration, and prevents light gaps. *Note: Not compatible with extendable rods under 5/8" (16mm) diameter.
2025 Upgrade: Main guide wheel is enlarged, allowing for easy passage over 4mm bumps, with an 8kg load capacity. Combined with positioning magnets, it is more compact and reduces the foreign body sensation.
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9.2

Excellent

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07

American Technical Publishers

Building Automation: Control Devices and Applications

9.1

Excellent
08

CRC Press

Introduction to Industrial Automation

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9.0

Excellent
09

Independently Published

INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION: Learn how to harness Artificial Intelligence to boost business & make our world more human

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8.9

Very Good
10

Packt Publishing

Industrial Automation from Scratch: A hands-on guide to using sensors, actuators, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA to automate industrial processes

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8.7

Very Good