3 Ways That Smart Home Control Will Enhance Your Security

Are you utilizing your smart home technology to the fullest? Home automation can do more than just add convenience to your life. Protect your family and your property by combining your security system with smart technology. Lighting, motorized shades, and more will offer you unparalleled peace of mind. Read our latest blog to learn how smart home control will enhance your home’s security, whether you are in Clarence or the greater New York area.

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Lighting

Believe it or not, smart lighting can increase the security of your home. Install motion sensors in your outdoor spaces so that your lights will turn on when there is movement, ensuring you know who is on your property and where they are. You can schedule your lights to turn on when you get home in the evenings, so you don't have to unlock the door in the dark. Lights can act as a deterrent to potential criminals, as a well-lit house is more challenging to target than a dark one. When you are on vacation, your system can turn your lights on and off throughout the day to make it seem like you are home, and outdoor lighting can be used to light up windows and entryways so that no one tries to access them while you are away.

Motorized Shades

Window treatments can also help you to protect your home. You can schedule your shades to close when you are at work so that no one can canvas your home while you are away. Conversely, when there is a fire or carbon monoxide leak, your sensors will tell your motorized shades to open so that emergency responders can see into your home. Much like your smart lighting, your shades can be programmed to open and close throughout the day, furthering the illusion that you are home. Automated window treatments are also much safer for children and pets. Corded window treatments pose a choking risk, as vulnerable family members can become tangled in them.

Smart Locks

How many times have you spent your commute wondering if you remembered to lock the door? Or worse, how many times have you gotten home only to realize that your kids forgot to lock the door? When you integrate your smart home system with a smart lock, you can check whether your doors are locked from your smart device, no matter where you are in the world. If the kids forgot to lock the door, simply lock it with a single tap.

At Sound & Theater, your New York home automation company, we’re here to help you with all your smart technology needs. Whether your home is in Buffalo, Clarence, or beyond, we will work with you to find home automation solutions that satisfy all your home and lifestyle needs. Learn more by contacting us here!