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Home automation or domotics is building automation for a home,
called a smart home or smart house. A home automation system will
control lighting, climate, entertainment systems, and appliances.
It may also include home security such as access control and alarm
systems. When connected with the Internet, home devices are an
important constituent of the Internet of Things ("IoT").
A home automation system typically connects controlled devices to a
central hub or "gateway". The user interface for control of the
system uses either wall-mounted terminals, tablet or desktop
computers, a mobile phone application, or a Web interface, that may
also be accessible off-site through the Internet.
Security Cameras
Perhaps you’re looking at all the elements of a successful home
security system and thinking a straight-up security camera would be
more than enough for you.
If that’s the case, you’ve got plenty of options covering indoors
and outdoors
Motion Sensors
Motion sensors have come a long way since the ultrasonic models of
the 70s prone to false positives but setting in motion the more
advanced passive infrared (PIR) motion sensors central to all the
best smart home security systems.
Infrared has become the industry standard. Sensors detect moving
objects penetrating the protective grid and the alarm is triggered
Alarm Systems
If you want an all-encompassing alarm system, you’re spoiled for
choice.
If you want everything in one complete wireless package with DIY
installation, you can get a range of starter kits with everything
thrown in.
DIY Alarm Systems or Professional Installations?
When you’re thinking about alarm systems, you might instantly start
wondering whether to go for a DIY set-up or to call in the
professionals.
Somewhere between these 2 options, perhaps you want to go for
takeover home security if you already have an alarm system in
place.
Regardless of the alarm system, the leading models allow you to use
Alexa or your preferred digital assistant to communicate. You’ll
also find a decent spread of support for IFTTT devices.
We’ll summarize the key advantages of each broad choice of alarm
system whether you want to do it yourself or call in the pros.
