What Is Geofencing & How Can It Improve Home Security?
We often think of GPS tracking as something that a person uses to find another person. But GPS tracking can also be used to let your home security and automation systems know where you are.
That’s part of an advanced feature called geofencing that’s now being added to many smart systems on residential properties.
How does geofencing work? And why would homeowners and residents want to use it? Join us as we explore this cutting-edge technology and how it can provide extra convenience and security for you.
What is geofencing?
Geofencing is creating a virtual “fence” on a map. A geofence can help AI or automation systems understand how we perceive different areas.
For example, you can use a geofence to tell your smart home systems where the borders of your property are. Then you’ll install an app on your phone and enable GPS tracking. Your security system or other home systems will then be able to understand when you are “at home” and when you aren’t.
As you can imagine, this function has numerous important applications for your convenience and safety.
Geofencing and lighting controls
When you think of home security, you might not immediately think of automated lighting systems. But in fact, considerations about lighting are important for any home security plan.
With geofencing, you can tell your smart lighting system to turn on the lights as soon as you cross the virtual fence around your home. When you enter your home area, your home can turn on its lights automatically. That means there’s no need for you to fumble with an app if you’re busy handling bags or rushing to get inside during a spell of rain.
Why does this matter for security? Because when you’re outside your home trying to unlock your door in the dark, you’re vulnerable. And motion detecting lights may turn on when you’re close to your door, but it’s even better to have lighting around you as soon as you approach home.
Geofencing with intruder alarms and locks
Intruder alarms offer a huge boost to home security – both by deterring crime and by raising an alert in case of intrusion.
But if you’d rather skip the step of arming and disarming your security system when you enter or leave home, geofencing can help. With this feature, your security system knows when you’re at home or away, so it can turn intruder alarms off or on accordingly.
What’s more, if you forget to turn on your intruder alarm system when leaving home, an alarm system with geofencing can detect that you’re away and arm itself automatically. That can make all the difference to your home’s security and your safety.
Likewise, you can use a smart home security system to automatically lock your doors after you leave. Again, that’s a massive help to you on busy days, and it provides peace of mind that your home is safe.
Get the latest home security technology
If you’re looking for the latest home security solutions in Bermuda, take a look at your options for gate operators, intruder alarms, security cameras and more from us at Selectron. And for a system that offers security as well as energy savings and convenience, try our lighting control and automation.
Whichever you choose, you’ll get the top-tier reliability and security that Selectron is known for. To get started, just call our helpful team at +1 441 236 4181, or just request a fast quote online.
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