| Home automation involves automation of many | | | | wireless counterparts. |
| tasks. One of these is the security of your dwelling. | | | | Many types of security devices exist. Door alarms |
| Home automation security is an important feature for | | | | and emergency exit alarms are vital. Even though |
| your safety and well being. Home automation security | | | | burglars may break in through windows, doors must |
| provides security and peace of mind for many homes | | | | be secured. Door alarms work on one of two types |
| and businesses. Basically, home automation systems | | | | of systems: a closed circuit or an open circuit system. |
| make it look as though vacant homes and businesses | | | | This same idea is also used in window alarms. In |
| are in fact occupied. This is achieved through the | | | | either if the circuit breaks or in the latter when the |
| timed used of televisions, lights and other methods. | | | | circuit completes upon the opening of a door, an |
| Home automation systems can be the difference | | | | alarm is sounded. |
| between your home being hit by a burglar and your | | | | Security cams are also good. First you must decide |
| home being passed over by one. | | | | whether you need an indoor or an outdoor system |
| One can either use wireless technology or hardwired | | | | and whether or not to use closed-circuit or wireless |
| security systems. Wireless is gaining popularity in an | | | | cameras. Day or night use will also affect the type of |
| attempt to do away with complicated and confusing | | | | camera you by, some have built in infra-red that |
| wiring operations. Wireless transmitters, receivers, | | | | allow them to 'see' in the dark. |
| and controllers can add the convenience of wireless | | | | One can also install instant calling to specified numbers |
| sensors. Using wireless transmitters and receivers you | | | | in case of a break in which will contact such numbers |
| can easily place sensors in out of the way or | | | | for help. Also other devices such as taped dog |
| hard-to-access areas, without having to run new | | | | barking upon approach by an intruder can be installed. |
| wiring. Wireless security cameras are also extremely | | | | Adequate lighting is also important. One can put |
| useful. | | | | motion sensors lighting up the path if someone |
| Hardwired security costs lesser but its installation is | | | | approaches your gateway. Keep burglars at bay with |
| time consuming. It requires the ability to hide wires in | | | | heat-sensitive motion sensors, door/window sensors, |
| walls for a neat installation. Wireless alarm systems, | | | | ear-piercing sirens, etc. |
| on the other hand, are more easily installed and can | | | | Essentially a home automation security system must |
| be added to or moved to a new location with ease. | | | | be reliable, cost effective and deterrent. It must be |
| Typically, hardwired systems are installed during a | | | | able to give you a good night's rest and assure your |
| new construction and are more reliable than their | | | | safety. |