Network Security means more than protecting your laptop; it encompasses adapting practices to prevent, detect, and monitor access of your private information. Home automation can enhance your household safety, add convenience when you are away, and provide premium peace of mind. When the important elements of your daily household needs such as the thermostat, lights, security cameras, locks, and appliances are able to efficiently be managed, you can achieve a truly connected home. The future of home security is in the palm of your hand with new smartphones and other mobile devices providing home automation and surveillance options. What is more formally known as Smart Home Automation has proved to greatly benefit homes across the globe with their high-tech functionality. In this article we are taking a closer look at the benefits of Home Automation.
This refers to the ability to schedule and control household functions from remote devices. For example, if you are going away on vacation you can schedule lights to turn on and off, which can deter potential intruders. More commonly, you can monitor household security cameras while you are at work. Users enjoy being able to connect to any network and control or monitor their fire alarms, smoke detectors, thermostats, and door opening or closing notifications. Additionally, you can receive notifications when a vehicle or individual is detected on your property. Home automation gives you access to control devices in your home from a mobile device anywhere in the world.
Our homes are where our valuable possessions are kept, including mobile devices that can contain information related to our jobs. Home Automation allows you to manage not only your network security, but the overall safety of your home. These types of security systems connect to motion detectors, surveillance cameras, lights, and automated door locks to help your residence so if there is any minor sign of a threat, you can detect it promptly. You can tailor notifications to fit your preferences, such as notifications to your phone and laptop or additional mobile devices for others in your family. Monitor your property in real-time and also access video surveillance from days to weeks prior, depending on your specific system.
Maybe you are expecting an important package or simply want to make sure your child get home from school safely; home automation connects to your network and allows you to view moment to moment what occurs at your residence. You can also keep and view the history of what surveillance cameras pick up. Whether you are at home or away, you can gain a sense of security knowing if the lights are on and doors are locked.
In any type of network security, access control is a crucial element. As it sounds, access control monitors who has current access to devices and also can limit or allow access as decided by the owner. This includes door access control such as utilizing key fobs or pin codes. Experts recommend using key fobs or codes with sensors that can pick up any movement.
Safety starts with your network! Learn more about Network Security in our previous post, What is Network Security and How it Works.
Resources:
https://www.otelco.com/resources/smart-home-guide/
https://www.asmag.com/showpost/27161.aspx
