If you ever thought about getting into home automation technology, but decided to hold off for whatever reason, now’s your chance.

Even if you’ve got some wild ideas about what you want to automate in your home, no worries. Control4 has teamed with Electronic House to present the “What Do You Want to Control?” sweepstakes with a home control prize package for the winning entry.

You have to do some of the work/planning though. You have to tell us about your home control project in 150 words or less as part of your entry when you register here.

However, the reward is well worth it if you’re selected. The Control4 prize package is valued at $5,000-plus and includes a custom solution to control your lights, thermostats and audio/video, along with the controllers and interfaces to make operation simple throughout your house.

The contest is now open and runs until November 30, for U.S. residents over the age of 18. Click here to enter and read the contest rules.

Arlen Schweiger - Editor of Electronic House Magazine

Arlen writes about home technology installations and product news and reviews for electronichouse.com and Electronic House magazine.