What is Geofencing? And how does it Improve my Smart Home Security System?
A Smart Home Security System does more than secure your home. It integrates with devices across the house and can control lights, door locks, and your home’s temperature, among other things. Geofencing adapts automatically by using a Smart Home Security app on your smartphone to inform your system when you come and go. Having a home geofence results in endless possibilities to improve security and home life.
What is Geofencing?
Geofencing is a virtual perimeter, or boundary, around a specific location like your home. You set up a geofence by specifying this boundary in your Smart Home Security app. It uses your smartphone’s location data to trigger events or notifications. Geofencing allows you to program home automation functions based on your behaviour rather than a static schedule.
How Does Geofencing Work?
Geofencing is the technology used to let a smart home system know if you are in the house or away. By recognizing the homeowner’s location based on their smartphone your Smart Home can adapt to your schedule.
If the homeowner leaves and goes outside of the “fenced” area, the system adjusts accordingly. Then, the same thing happens when the homeowner re-enters that fenced area. You can program your Smart Home to open your garage, turn up the lights, deactivate your alarm and activate your thermostat automatically when you come home. That means you don’t have to worry about fumbling for keys or light switches when you get home later than usual.
What Devices Can Be Connected to My Geofence?
Geo-Services can control your smart devices in a variety of useful ways—the feature’s potential is only limited by the equipment you have and what you can imagine. Some of the most common integrations include:
You can always use your app to make manual adjustments to your smart devices remotely. But the geofence triggers events automatically so your home is secure when you leave and comfortable when you return.
With a well-programmed geofence, you won’t have to worry about forgetting to arm your security system or lock your doors. Geo-Services also make it easy for your home to be more energy-efficient. If you’re curious to learn more about integrating a geofence into your existing security system or installing a new security system with geofencing, we’d be happy to talk to you and explain the options and benefits.
