I started out researching new thermostats, and i was no longer ecstatic with a plastic dial that needed to be manually adjusted. I began looking into smart devices that allowed temperature adjustment through an app on our iphone, however as I l gained more about the many features available, I observed that most of these thermostats are compatible with home automation systems, this led me to read about smart homes that combine control over multiple appliances and systems into a single hub. Since I already owned a smart washer and dryer, smart stove, smart refrigerator and smart dishwasher, I liked the idea of maximizing the potential of these new appliances. I found that I could incorporate control over the lights, sound system, tea maker, sump pump and all sorts of things into the home automation package. The sales rep that I worked with suggested that I consider their security package. At first, a security idea didn’t sound love something our family needed… Our home is situated in a really safe town and the two of us have a dog, however, the more I l gained about the security system, the more I wanted it. Having automated door locks that I can operate from our iphone not only improves security however is also convenient, no one ever gets locked out of the house. I can certainly unlock the door to the garage for delivery men; When the two of us are on trip, I can unlock the door for the dog sitter. The surveillance cameras situated around the outside of the home are especially helpful. At any given time, I can watch real time video footage. I guess who is laying on our front step. I can certainly see that the weird noise in the backyard is just a raccoon.