Your home protects you and your loved ones, but are you
protected from burglars and other emergencies, like floods or fires? Here are a
few amazing smart devices that can help you secure and protect your home.
Smart Lighting
Smart lighting is a home automation system that gives you
remote control of your home's interior and exterior lights. Automated lighting
helps protect your home from intruders because you can turn lights on and off
even if you're away. Nearly three-quarters
of burglaries happen when a home is empty. A well-lit home is a great way to
deter burglars and others intent on gaining entry to your property.
Smart lighting is possible in your home either via smart
bulbs or smart light switches. Smart bulbs simply replace traditional light
bulbs throughout your home whereas light switches may require some wiring. Both
methods will require a hub and Bluetooth to control.
Either option gives you several lighting benefits:
- Turn
lights on or off while you are at work or on vacation.
- Create
lighting schedules to coincide with home activities.
- Dim
and brighten lights for mood lighting.
You can purchase and install many types of smart bulbs
yourself. However, smart switches are less expensive because one switch can
control several fixtures, depending on your home's wiring. If you do opt for
light switches, make sure to have a professional install them for you.
Smart Smoke Detectors
Another smart device you should consider are smart smoke
detectors. Smart smoke detectors are a step up from traditional home smoke
detectors.
All smoke detectors alert you to the presence of smoke with
a loud beep; however, smart detectors can alert you to smoke in your home no
matter where in the world you are. This feature is helpful if you're at work,
on vacation, or buying milk at the store and a fire breaks out in your home.
An app on your phone works with your smart smoke detectors
to warn you of smoke and carbon monoxide. Some models can even tell you how
much smoke there is and where in your home the smoke is. You can pick battery-powered
models with an app that notifies you regarding battery life and avoid annoying
low-battery chirps, or you can choose hard-wired options that communicate with
one another.
However, don't mix and match different models. Make sure all
your hard-wired smart smoke detectors are the same model to facilitate proper
interconnection.
Smart Water Sensors
A smart water sensor detects the presence of water and
notifies you via an app on your phone. When several sensors are used together,
you can detect water leaks at their source throughout your entire home. Hot
water heaters, washing machines, sump pumps, and sinks are only a few locations
where a small leak can cause huge problems if it goes unnoticed.
Extra moisture activates an alarm and lets you know
something is wrong. The ability to stop a leak early can save hundreds of
dollars in water damage.
Smart water sensors are useful when you're not home to
notice a leak. Instead, you can quickly make arrangements to remedy a potentially
massive leak, or you can also opt for a water sensor that automatically shuts
off water sources to prevent damage.
You and your family can rest easier when you know your home
is protected from break-ins and emergencies like fires and floods. If you're
interested in smart protection but are unsure of your own electrical abilities,
call us at Express Electrical
Service
.
We can adjust your home's electrical wiring to accommodate many
different types of smart technology designed to secure and protect your home.
