Home Design Guides: Home automation, Security

Allowing your lights to be controlled by motion sensors can save you money, and also make your home more secure.

Sensors are an vital part of any smart home. They can be used to detect intrusions, to tell when it's getting dark, and to establish the temperature, among many other things.

Automated security systems are normally an integral part of a home automation system. Find out how they work, and what sorts of technologies they employ to keep your home and family safe.