Technology continues to brighten the lives of millions of people in ways never before imagined. It has improved how people communicate. It has improved how people travel and most recently, how people monitor and control the happenings in their homes. With a home automation system, for instance, people can optimize the environmental conditions of their homes remotely. They also bolster security of homes, conserve energy, and help to detect plumbing and electrical problems early, before they cause irreparable damage. If you own a home and like millions of people, want to enjoy the foregoing and other benefits of installing home automation systems, here is a detailed review of the top 10 best systems that you should buy:
10. Insteon 2852-222 Water Leak Sensor
Water damage is a common household problem that costs home owners millions of dollars in repair annually. To detect this problem early, consider installing Insteon’s 2852-222 water leak sensor in your home. Once placed on the floor, this one-of-a kind device monitors the moisture content of the floor and alerts you via text message, email, or by visually altering the lights in the affected room automatically. This way, you can rest easy knowing that your basement is free of water damage and that your bathroom’s expensive wooden flooring is safe. Insteon 2852-222 water leak sensor is easy to use. It is also space efficient, reliable, and attainable cheaply in offline and online stores.
9. Smarthome INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor
Home security is of primary importance, especially in today’s society where cases of burglary and break-ins are rampant. If you have been a victim before and want to deter intruders from entering your home henceforth, this Smarthome INSTEON wireless motion sensor can help. It detects motion over a 150-foot radius and turns of light or any INSTEON controlled appliance in your home that you have connected it to. You can adjust its sensitivity and the time it takes to turn off after motion stops. You can also set it to night-mode only to prevent it from detecting motion and responding as programmed during the day.
8. SmartThings Know and Control Your Home Kit
Traditional home security systems are expensive and often inaccessible to people with shallow pockets. Fortunately, this know and control your home automation system is cost-efficient. It also efficient and considered to be one of the best brands in the market in many top 10 best home automation system reviews 2014 for the following reasons: first, this home kit has a sensitive motion sensor that alerts via SMS when a person or animal is in your home. It can control appliances, control lighting systems, and even warn you of impending disasters such as water leaks, carbon monoxide build-up, and smoke. It can also open or lock doors, monitor room temperature, and take photos or video evidence automatically, whenever it detects motion. Interestingly, you do not to sign contracts and or pay monthly fees to enjoy the foregoing benefits. Simply buy, install, and use it hassle-free.
7. Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Honeywell smart thermostat is an all-in-one temperature and weather control system that can optimize the environment of your living areas for maximum comfort. Once installed, it monitors the temperature of your home and then adjusts its air conditioning and heating systems automatically, to a level you are comfortable with. It is simple to install and use and has many other programmable smart feature that many users find invaluable. If you love the outdoors, for instance, this one-of-a-kind thermostat also has an app-based weather system that gives minute by minute account of the changing weather conditions in a locality. It also has a humidity sensor, a customizable color scheme, and smart response temperature timing feature that works well.
6. Revolv Smart Home Automation Solution
Do you have many smart automation systems in your home? This product can help you to unify them via Wi-Fi and control them from a central location using a smartphone app. You can create scenes easily, optimize settings, and change schedules of automated smart systems in your home automatically, even if you are in another country. Pros: this home automation solution is functional. It is also easy to install, is compatible with many home automated systems, and requires no monthly fees or contracts to work well. Once you install and connect it to your systems via Wi-Fi, you can start controlling them immediately.
5. GE Z-Wave Wireless Lighting Control Duplex Receptacle
How many times have you woken up at night only to bump your leg on furniture because you cannot find a light switch? The GE Z wireless lighting control duplex receptacle solves the foregoing problem and more. Once connected to the electrical system in your home, you can control light bulbs on demand with your smartphone or computer. Apart from light, you can also control other small appliances in your home remotely. Pros: this home automation system works well. It is durable, easy to install and use, and has blue light LED indicator that illuminates its location in the dark. You will not regret buying one.
4. GE 45603 Z-Wave Technology Wireless Lighting Control
Like the GE Z-Wave receptacle discussed above, this home automation system can help to you to control lighting and small devices. You can also control groups of lighting and other home automation systems using your computer or smartphone. The Z-wave gateway it uses to connect to computers and smartphones is efficient and rarely fails over its lifetime. It is also space efficient, very easy to install and use, and is compatible with most standard wall plates in homes.
3. Mi Casa Verde VeraLite Home Controller
Mi Case Verde is an affordable and powerful gadget that enables you to control other home automated systems that you have installed. It is durable and easy to install. It is also compatible with many devices, works well with all browsers, computers, and smartphones, and uses a convenient Vera network that rarely malfunctions. Like other systems on this list, you do not have to sign any contracts or pay monthly fees.
2. RainMachine Smart WIFI Irrigation Controller
If you are like many home owners who adore lush green backyards and thriving flower farms, this RainMachine smart Wi-Fi irrigation controller is a must have home automation system. Once installed, this system forecasts weather and then advices you when and when not to water your lawn or garden. With this smart system, therefore, you will be able to plan efficiently, save a lot of water during the rainy season, and keep your lawn and or garden(s) looking lush always.
1. GE Simon XT Wireless Alarm System
SafeMart’s GE Simon XT wireless alarm system is the best home automation system in 2014. If installed well, it monitors the environment of your home and sends a notification to your smartphone when it detects a motion. It can also take video evidence, lock or open door, or even turn on the lights depending on how your program it. Finally, it can monitor the composition of the air in your home (carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and smoke), its humidity, and even detect water leaks early in the specified rooms.
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