The ESR16 features sixteen 10A relays and twenty five dry contacts. The dry contacts can have door and motion sensors, conventional switches, momentary switches, and other sensors attach to it and trigger events. It also supports scenes, which are a combination of sequenced and time commands triggered when a scene is called. The design also incorporates a dynamic panel, capable of managing up to 8 HVAC systems and several pages for scenes, lighting, music and security.  The 5IPIR controller supports connections of both PIR motion sensing and Infrared control, allowing management of devices such as air conditioners, entertainment systems and has logic to perform the function of a simple security system. A wifi gateway allows the system to connect to an IP network to interface the automation system to a mobile device. Also a MediaHome Proxy device can be installed to perform logic operations and scheduling as well as security functions of allowing VPN connectivity to secure access to your automation network.