What makes a smart home smart? Home security systems, lighting timers and programmable thermostats are nothing new. In recent years those technologies have evolved, becoming integrated into comprehensive, Internet-connected systems that give you an unprecedented level of control when you’re away from home. Home automation services like ADT PulseSM, Comcast’s XfinityTM Home and AT&T Digital LifeTM offer features like remote video monitoring, alarm alerts, appliance monitoring and much more. Using a smartphone or tablet app, you can keep an eye on what’s happening at your home, turn lights on and off, lock and unlock doors, and set your thermostat so the house is warm when you get home. Forgot to close the garage door? What if your teenager loses the house keys? Not sure if you left the oven on? With a home automation system, these could be problems of the past. The upside of this technology is obvious—it offers a tremendous amount of convenience and control. But, is it right for you? Whether you choose to install a smart home system in your home or not, it seems that the age of web-connected home technology is just beginning. American Home Shield is providing the information for general guidance only. Due to the general nature of the property maintenance and improvement advice in this material, neither American Home Shield Corporation, nor its licensed subsidiaries assumes any responsibility for any loss or damage which may be suffered by the use of this information.
Posted on: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:03:54 +0000
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