SECURITY & ACCESSIBILITY
Discover how a smart home system can offer you peace of mind that your dwelling – and its inhabitants – are safe and well
An external lighting scheme, like this setup from Brilliant Lighting, can deter intruders as well as create a cosy atmosphere for you to enjoy indoors and out
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Integrating security with the rest of your smart home means that you can benefit from all your systems working in tandem. Stick your property on holiday mode, for example, and watch as the lights turn on and off in the evenings to simulate occupancy. There are benefits for safety, wellbeing and inclusivity, too.
Smart security
Design your system with this element in mind from the outset to ensure you’re making the most of its functionality. “Outside, automated lighting solutions can provide security by setting lights to turn on when motion is detected, or welcome guests as they approach,” says Steve Detmer from Lutron. Even better, you can monitor everything remotely, integrating alarms, lights, cameras, video entry systems and door locks, so that you know exactly who is coming and going at your property, and when.