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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.
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
Infrared has become the industry standard. Sensors detect moving objects penetrating the protective grid and the alarm is triggered
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.