With the ever-evolving technology, it seems a new app comes out every day to try and make our lives easier. From security to personal assistants, there are many smart home automation apps and devices available to make everyday tasks less of a chore.

Personal Home Automation Apps

Hey Siri, is a smart home really a happy home? If you find yourself asking a lot of questions outloud these days, and waiting for a device to answer you, you probably have one of the many personal assistant devices from one of the top digital companies. Google, Apple, and Amazon all have home automation app devices to keep you informed, entertained, and connected. These devices can also sync with other smart devices around your home to adjust the lighting, temperature, and more.

Here are some examples of personal home automation apps:

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Wirelessly adjust the settings and monitor usage remotely.
• Lighting. Set you timers and turn lights on or off even if you’re not home.
• Smart monitors for energy usage. Gauge and adjust regular usage around your home.
• Smart appliances. See inside your fridge, set oven temperature, control solar panels, run your washing machine—all through an app.
• Smart TVs. See all your favorite shows, listen to music, search the web, connect to social media—all through your television.

Home Automation Apps for Security

Home surveillance is becoming easier to acquire with systems that easily sync interior and exterior cameras through a wireless network and monitor through a digital interface. Here are some other examples:

• Surveillance. Sync cameras to remote access and/or third party security networks, and adjust alarms or contact help when needed.
• Smart detectors. Set up remote access and notifications with smoke and CO detectors.
• Make the home safer for elderly and disabled family members with alert systems.
• Track pets through surveillance or tag GPS.

Whether you want to make your home safer, more convenient, or both, there’s an app for that and Security Five can answer any questions on how you can get started, or make your home even smarter.

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