At one time, any type of automation system was extravagant & invasive to install.
I looked inot the opportunity for the sake of decreasing security.
I live alone & am away from home too often to own a pet. I liked the idea of surveillance cameras, windows sensors & an alarm, then however, wireless possibilities had not yet become available. Installation would have required drilling holes in walls, and the unit was rather sizable & uncharming. I knew that once the system became aged, making improvements would be strenuous & pricey! Just recently, I once again researched home security systems & came across home automation systems! Smart homes are becoming more popular & reasonably priced. The features are wireless, making them quick & straight-forward to set up. The simplicity of updating the software makes the system virtually future-proof. The security aspects of the automation system are easily impressive. I have glass-breakage sensors on all the windows, motion-activated lights around the exterior perimeter & alarms on all exterior doors. The surveillance cameras supply real-time footage, & I can check the video through an app on my home at any time, however whether or not I am on the premises, I can reassure myself that the home is safe & secure. I have it set up so that when my automobile pulls into the driveway, the garage door automatically opens & the lights come on. The control device registers the location of my smartphone & adjusts indoor temperature to conserve energy when I’m away & ensure perfect comfort when I’m at home, then everything from my water heater, sump pump & lights to the root carona maker, washing unit & humidifier are incorporated into the automation system.