[SML] house light control systems recommendations needed

[Chip Wood]

Many studies show that flashing lights and/ or beeps (annoying or not) 
actually slow down correct reaction times because people stop and wonder 
what they mean before reaction, esp true in the car.  A calm 
authoritative voice message produces faster correct responses in naive 
subjects.  Now that this is as cheap ( recorded on thumb or HD drive) as 
a physical bell or light I wonder why they are not used more often. And 
don't bring up "The door is ajar" fiasco, most of us have learned our 
lesson.  Think more of the polite voice in your GPS nav unit.

Chip 1

On 12/5/2014 12:33 PM, Kristi R-C via Stagecraft wrote
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> An "annoying beep" will be interpreted as "Maybe it's a fire alarm, 
> maybe not, what should I do, perhaps I should stand up or no wait 
> perhaps or, I'm so confused."
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