Now that home automation has hit the mainstream, you can find systems at your local big box electronics store, online at popular sites like Amazon.com, and from a variety of professional installation firms. Given the range of automation providers and the assortment of products available, you’ll have no problem finding a place to purchase a system. The question is, from whom or where you should buy? The answer will depend largely on your budget and your expectations. Here are the pros and cons of each shopping option.
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Internet of Things Branches into Home Security: Smart sensors turn everyday products into home monitoring devices
When most people think of sensors, they envision a home infested with pesky pieces of plastic adhered to doors, windows, ceilings, and walls. They see them as detectors of doom, of technology that triggers ear-piercing sirens. Needless to say, they’re the type of technology people wish they didn’t have to buy. But as the cornerstone of residential security systems, sensors are an essential element of any smart home. It’s a shame they have to look so unappealing and act so obnoxiously. Or do they?
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