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Technology
Terrific
for the home
Leonard Bleth,
Home Tech and Construction Manager for Global Security
Every year, home technology continues to evolve. Features
that the average homeowner could only dream about a few
years ago are now affordable and easy options for any home.
Year of the App
Apps for the home have developed into comprehensive so-
lutions for managing almost any electronic device. It makes
sense that Smartphones and Tablets have become the leaders
in home management, as now 50% of all American adults
own a smart device. We now have apps that control lighting,
thermostats, alarm systems, garage doors, function as TV
remotes, volume control, and Front Door intercoms.
More than a Burglar Alarm
Alarm systems manufacturers have leveraged their exist-
ing space in the home and expanded into home automation.
These affordable devices now provide remote notification of
home activity via text message, expanding from just a tradi-
tional noisemaker that may call the police. These notifica-
tions mean parents know when children get home, or what
time a particular room was opened or closed. Alarm systems
also have Camera and Home Energy integration.
For the family on the go, IP cameras that interface with
Security Systems can provide a glimpse of home from any-
where in the world. Cameras are more than just a surveil-
lance device; they provide peace of mind when the kids get
Futuristic features are more affordable (and fun) than ever for today’s homeowner
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New Apps allow for
remote lighting and
thermostat control,
saving time, money, and
energy.