Q. Can automation make a home safer?
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Yes, it can, and it can achieve that in ways you may not have realized. Take security systems and lights for an example. If you’re away from home, a smart security system can send you a notification if it detects any suspicious movement. You can then use the networked cameras to check for suspicious activity around the house, and if you find something, you can turn on all the lights in the house and even sound an alarm, assuming you have one installed.
That might drive the criminals away before you’ve even called the cops, and it’ll warn your neighbors that something fishy is going on. And it’s just one of the ways a security system can be used alongside smart home solutions to allow you to be more proactive about keeping your home safe. Also, if you have a smart lock, you can unlock the door using your phone to allow a neighbor or the cops to go inside.
It’s also worth noting that setting all of this up isn’t that hard. Especially now that there are companies in the market entirely dedicated to home automation projects, as is the case with PD Building Automation.answered by lucyrodden