Home Automation/Security with Apple

Hello,
Although I am relatively new to the Mac following, I can safely say that I dont think I will ever go back to the brainwashed PC way of thinking! I am currently in the process of building a home and have researched some of the PC based home automation and home security systems and was wondering whether or not I will have to succumb to this path or not. Does anyone know of any Apple based home automation packages that incorporate full home automation (lights, appliances, theatre, music, etc) with security (cameras, phone, etc)?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Patrick

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