The advent of the internet has improved the connectivity. With the improved technology, it is now possible to link different devices. The connectivity is not just limited to smartphones and computers; it has extended to connecting everything like the garage doors, door locks, door bells, electronic devices, lights, speakers, clocks, etc.
Technology allows these devices to communicate, send you information and follow your commands. You can control the items of your house with home automation. There are many advantages of home automation like saving excess power consumption and security.
Automation of houses can play a significant role in making your home secure. You can keep an eye on your home even when you are on a short trip or long journey. Here are some of the ways automation technology can make your house safe.
1. Door Locks with Bluetooth technology
Smart locks are an important part of home automation installation. The advent of these locks has assisted in making the houses more secure. There are smart locks that can be connected to your smartphone with Bluetooth technology or by using an app.
These locks will be able to detect your presence automatically. There are smart locks that are connected to all of the automation systems. These locks help in informing other devices like lights, thermostat that you are inside the home or you have left it. It is a feature that helps in saving energy. The locks with Bluetooth technology are more secure, but the ones with Wi-Fi locks have more features to offer. The Wi-Fi linked locks contribute to monitoring the locks even when you are away on long trips.
2. Smartphone controlled sensors
There are so many premium home security kits that offer home sensors. They can sense your presence as you enter or leave the house automatically. You can install the sensors on doors and windows. You can use simple motion gestures to determine your identity.
The sensors can easily be controlled with your smart phones or other smart devices. They can detect movement in the rooms and hallways as well. You can activate these sensors when you leave for a trip. When they detect movement, you will receive an alert. You will be informed immediately in case of a break-in. Some sensors have the feature of indoor sirens.
3. Smarter technology at your service
Intelligent garage systems have made it easier to control your garage and keep it safe. Most of these systems work by plugging a network adaptor into the home router and registering it with the provider. You can use an app to control the door of the garage. There are so many apps that you can choose from. You do not have to worry about keeping the key safe or worry about losing it. Some systems will allow you to know how long the door was left open.
Fingerprint scanners are gaining a lot of popularity. The technology is excellent at keeping the house safe because you can only open the door with your fingerprints. Every person has a unique fingerprint, so the system is very secure. If there is any intrusion, there are systems which will send alerts to you.
4. Cameras with Wi-Fi
Technology has improved the security cameras, and they have also become pretty affordable. There are modern smart cameras which use Wi-Fi technology and connect the cameras to your smartphones.
You can monitor your house with constant live feed. You can also see people who are coming and leaving your house while you are away from home. You can also install systems which allow you to automate your house completely. These systems will allow you to control lights, locks, security cameras, thermostat, etc. You can control these systems with your smartphones.
5. Remote monitoring using security cameras
Before the advent of the internet, it was not possible to keep an eye on your home while you are at work or on a trip. But now remote monitoring has become possible.
You can get video feed and photos of the home even if you are miles away. You can connect the security cameras to your smartphones and have a view of your house. You can check on your home whenever you want. If someone tries to meddle with the security system, you will get the notification. There are some services which offer features of arming or disarming the security system. Some apps will help in sending any fire alarms as well.
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