| Subject | English | Japanese |
| comp., MS | Automation client | オートメーション クライアント (An application that uses Automation to manipulates the objects, methods, and properties of another application. Also called an Automation controller) |
| comp., MS | Automation object | オートメーション オブジェクト (An object supplied by a component that supports Automation) |
| comp., MS | Automation server | オートメーション サーバー (An application that enables its objects, methods, and properties to be controlled by other applications through Automation) |
| construct. | building automation system | ビル・オートメーション・システム (biru-ōtomēshon-shisutemu) |
| comp., MS | home automation controller | ホーム オートメーション コントローラー (A software or device that helps control your home smart devices automatically) |
| construct. | smart home automation control panel | ホームコントローラー (hōmu-kontorōrā) |