I previously mentioned that having INSTEON-based window sensors and universal modules would create new opportunities for home automation using that system. That's because being able to sense the real-world means your home can be a lot "smarter" about how it reacts. This can provide serious benefit, as well as silly, and sometimes a little of both. For example, see the video Automated Talking Chair built using the relatively simple and inexpensive ActiveHome software, and an X10 window sensor.