- leaks
- Smoke or air-quality changes
The information can then be used to trigger another device or send an alert to the homeowner.
Imagine Your Home Responding Automatically
Consider walking into a dark room.
Instead of searching for a light switch, a motion sensor can detect your presence and activate the lights.
Or imagine leaving home and having the system automatically switch off selected lights or adjust the heating.
The technology behind these actions isn’t necessarily complicated.
It’s simply a combination of sensors, connected devices, and programmed rules.
Small Sensors Can Make a Big Difference
A temperature sensor, for example, can help a smart thermostat determine whether a room is warmer or cooler than expected.
A door sensor can notify you if a particular door has been opened.
A water-leak sensor placed near a washing machine or sink can provide an early warning if water begins accumulating where it shouldn’t.
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