(1) A central system for controlling lights and appliances in the home. See
home control network.
(2) A home network comprises the computers and mobile devices that are connected for file sharing and Internet access. A wireless router is all the hardware that is necessary. A home network is a "local area network" (LAN) combined with a Wi-Fi hotspot. See
wireless router,
LAN and
Wi-Fi hotspot. Contrast with
business network.