You rush out the door to work and finally sit at your desk when you suddenly wonder … did you lock the front door? Even if you double-check things like door locks, home alarms, and garage doors, those nagging worries that you forgot something can stay in your mind all day. But home automation can help.
Home automation can make your home safer and more convenient by integrating technology with your current security system. You’ll have total control over your home, even when you are miles away. So even if you did leave the door unlocked, you can secure it with the click of a button and focus on the rest of your day.
Learn more about the benefits home automations can bring to your property.
What Is Home Automation?
Home automation combines smart home technology with your home’s security system. It allows you to remotely control and automate various aspects of your home using an app or voice commands. Common home automations include:
Smart Locks
Never worry about leaving your doors unlocked again. You can lock or unlock your doors from a smartphone app, no matter where you are.
Smart Lighting
Set automated schedules for turning lights on and off, such as turning them on low when you first wake up or creating a “lived-in” look when you are away from home.
Smart Garage Doors
You won’t need to scramble out of the car on a rainy day or worry about the batteries in your remote opener dying. You can open or close the garage door via a button on your smartphone.
Home Surveillance
Watch over your property anytime, anywhere. You can place cameras inside and outside and then receive instant alerts on your smartphone when the cameras detect motion.
Smart Alarm Systems
Arm or disarm your system remotely, receive real-time alerts, and enjoy peace of mind from 24/7 professional monitoring.
One of the best features of home automation is how versatile it is. You can choose the features you want and the tools that suit your lifestyle. You don’t have to be tethered to your phone, either, as you can also control your home automations with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
Home Automations Make Your Property Safer & More Convenient
Home automation makes your home more convenient to control and monitor from a distance. But that’s just the beginning. Here are a few ways home automation improves your security and day-to-day living.
Enhanced Security
Go beyond the traditional alarm system. With remote monitoring, you can check live video feeds of what’s happening at home anytime, anywhere. Smart deterrence features like automated lighting that turns on and off will create an illusion that you are home and discourage potential burglars. Real-time alerts will inform you of what’s happening at home so you can take action if needed.
Customized Daily Routines
Automated lighting can adjust based on the time of day or even who is in the room, saving you money on your energy bills. Remote climate control allows you to create a comfortable temperature when you walk through the door or keep it at energy-efficient levels when you are away.
Improved Accessibility
Home automations are great for improving accessibility for those with limitations. Smart locks allow you to grant temporary access to trusted individuals like pet sitters, cleaners, or carers without the mess of making and exchanging keys. Voice controls allow for hands-free operation of lights, thermostats, and other smart home features, giving more control to those with mobility concerns.
Let PEAK Alarm Install Home Automations for You
PEAK Alarm has been a trusted name in home security for more than 50 years and we continue to use the latest equipment, techniques, and technologies to keep your family safe. We love to help our clients discover the most effective ways to make their properties safer and more convenient, and home automation is an essential part of that.
Let us help you take control of your home from anywhere in the world. Whether you want peace of mind from remote monitoring, the convenience of voice-controlled lighting, or the security of remotely controlled door locks, we have the solutions that fit your needs and budget.
Contact PEAK Alarm today for a free consultation and learn more about how we can design a custom home automation system that puts you in control, no matter where you are.
