If used Wisely, Home Automation plays a vital role in home security!
Burglars tend to avoid homes that appear to be occupied. Simply leaving a light on all the time doesn't do much to deter them. What really catches their attention are the patterns of light within a house. Lights turning on and off at random in different rooms create the impression of someone being at home. Nowadays, you have the convenience of controlling your lights remotely from your mobile device. You can set timers or schedule lighting to mimic your presence from anywhere in the world. You can even turn on your TV and music systems to make it seem like someone is around. Additionally, you no longer have to settle for boring, conventional light switches. You can replace them with sleek, capacitive feather-touch switches that can be disguised as your favorite pictures or elegant designs. This not only adds an extra touch of luxury but also enhances your home's security. The image above shows a customized switch panel with four touch switches and two fan regulators. In this de...