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Smart home technology promises to make your living space more comfortable, more convenient and more secure. We put those claims to the test — so you find the right technology for your home.
Three goalsSmart home devices make individual operations in your home run automatically, or let you control them remotely. That includes wireless thermostats and wirelessly controlled motion detectors, but also the switches and sensors that bring ordinary household appliances into your smart home network.
The term covers a variety of devices and systems whose goal is to improve living comfort through automated operation. Innovative technologies enable networking, remote control and programming of every function in the home.
The benefits of home automation fall into a few clear categories — and every one of them shows up in the day-to-day.
Smart thermostats and smart bulbs save energy and cut utility costs over time. Some technologies monitor water usage too, helping prevent unexpected bills — and certain devices even qualify for rebates.
Much of home automation sits under home security. Automated lighting deters would-be burglars, motion sensors light doorways and hallways at night, and cameras give you remote monitoring of deliveries or real-time video of visitors.
Because the technology performs routine tasks automatically, the convenience is immediate. Devices work together — set your smart locks to turn on the lights when you unlock the front door.
Know what is happening inside your home at all times, and control it from wherever you are.
Record shows, play music through the house, and create an atmosphere with intelligent, adaptive lighting, sound and temperature.
Check on a sleeping child from another room. Verify you closed the garage after you left. The reassurance is the product.
Tell us about the space and how you use it. We will tell you honestly what is worth automating — and what is not.
