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Your Contemporary Home Could Use A Few Security Upgrades

By Lisa Barnes


Not that long ago, you'd have been laughed off the face of the earth for for suggesting the idea of controlling household functions remotely. Now, however, technology has evolved to the point where automation is accessible to the average consumer. Which means there's never been a better time to turn yours into a smart contemporary home Dallas.

With all manner of devices available on the market, the possibilities for home automation are virtually limitless. Still, you'll probably agree that security's the best place to begin your journey. Smart technology will pay off not just by making your property safer, but also reducing your insurance premiums. Of course, it helps to know what elements you will need to focus on:

Smart Doorbell: This doesn't just alert you when someone is at your door; it also comes with a tiny-but-powerful camcorder located in the doorbell button. This means you can use it to monitor the front door area, talk with visitors, or even leave instructions for specific persons. But here's the best thing -- a smart doorbell can send alerts to your phone, thus allowing you to turn the chime off.

Intelligent Locks: As you've probably guessed, upgrading to these means you could toss your keys into an abyss and not even blink about it. No, seriously -- how many times have you headed back to the house after setting off for work to confirm whether you actually locked the door? Smart locks can be operated and checked remotely via a smartphone app. Some models also opt to keep the traditional key slot for familiarity's sake.

Cameras: It's tempting to assume you don't really need one if your house is already installed with standard cameras, at least on the surface. However, the fact of the matter is that modern devices are more than just facelifted versions of the latter. Most models are capable of recording high-resolution video across a wide field-of-view. Also part of the standard package are motion sensors, Wi-Fi connectivity and night vision.

Smart Lights: Imagine what it would be like if your lights could be operated from your phone. A lighting upgrade is all you need to turn this into reality. With LEDs, you could even introduce features like dimmers and motion sensors to your setup. The enhanced functionality aside, this would make your security lighting more efficient, effective and reliable.

Smart Alarms: These now come integrated with window and door sensors, as well as a wireless control module. More crucially, modern alarm systems are capable of detecting other hazards, including carbon monoxide and smoke. The most sophisticated models will even alert emergency response services.

There's a lot to love about security apparatus that don't just give you post-event details, but also allow for real-time monitoring of the situation. This can also be said of the ability to control them from anywhere. Just be sure to choose technologies that allow for future upgradability, of course taking into account your current needs.




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