Living in a smart home is a great thing. It’s fun and it’s convenient. It allows you to save on your energy bills by automatically adjusting the thermostat to the weather conditions, or disconnecting electronic devices that are not in use. A smart home also knows at what time you arrive home from work, and is already waiting for you. It may turn on the lights the moment you turn the corner, and unlock the front door for you as you arrive. The temperature inside the house would be set perfectly, according to your preferences, and while you make dinner in the kitchen, the garden would be watering itself automatically.
However, a smart home is not only a convenience. It also makes your home secure. In fact, according to our latest research, security is the main reason people want to upgrade their dumb homes to smart ones. And with good reason.
There are three ways in which home automation will improve your home and family safety:
Sweet dreams
A smart home will help you sleep peacefully at night. Instead of fretting about maybe having left the garage door open, you will be able to check it right from your smartphone, and remotely lock all the doors and windows in the house. Also, you will be able to turn on the alarm on the lower floor without getting out of bed, or schedule it to automatically turn on at a certain time.
Travel without worries
You can travel the world without worries, knowing that your home is safe and sound. You can check how everything is going at any time, from anywhere. No news is good news! If anything happens, you’ll know immediately. An alert on your smartphone would warn you of any intrusion, water leakage or smoke detection, allowing you to react on the spot and take immediate action.
No more key under the doormat
A smart home replaces the need for keys with a smart lock that can be opened remotely from your smartphone. If a technician arrives at your door while you’re at work, you will be able to open the door from the office (and even see him at work through your cameras), and then lock the door again the moment he’s gone.
As you can see, a smart home is not only meant to make your life easier, but also safer. What do you think? We’d love to hear your thoughts!
