Home Security Trends for 2022
In 2022 we will be celebrating 50 years in the Security Industry. That is a lot of experience protecting our clients and the things that are important to them. In recent years we have seen a rapid increase in the adoption of home security systems and are proud to say we have helped many users add innovative products to their homes that are not only protecting them but making their homes Smarter.
Systems are becoming more complex and at the same time easier to use. Modern home security systems are no longer about simple motion or intrusion sensors. Smart home technology continued to grow rapidly in 2021. Today’s systems are capitalizing on the smart home movement to give users full control over their homes from smart locks to thermostats to lights.
All of this is propelled by new technologies that are making homes safer and more efficient and comfortable. Here are the trends that are driving smart home security adoption in 2022.
AI
Our devices are getting smarter. Smart thermostats can automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you leave. When it is hot outside, it can turn itself down or minimize waste if you have left a window or door open. A smart home saves you energy and money.
Your security system doesn’t simply react to unexpected motion or intrusion. It can now better assess the context of your home and notify you of a variety of things. It can recognize when you leave the house and alert you to unlocked doors or open garages.
Your home security cameras are even smarter. They can differentiate between people, vehicles, and pets. They will send you custom alerts when someone approaches your home or if Fido is on the couch when he shouldn’t be. AI is making your entire security system smarter.
Hands-Free Control
Touchless security is one of the biggest shifts over the past year and it continues to grow in 2022. 1 in 4 Canadians already owns a smart speaker, up 66% since 2019. These speakers are driving the development of voice-controlled features from voice search functionality on websites to your home’s lights and security features.
Newer home security systems can also leverage this technology allowing users to activate features without lifting a finger. Smart doorbells activate when approached and can send live video to your device. You’ll know when your deliveries arrive and can answer your door from anywhere.
In the office, biometric-driven access control allows us to go touchless.
Automation, Making Your Life Easier
Yes, our homes are full of smart devices, but many users are not fully utilizing them. Many more devices are becoming “smart” via z-wave wireless technology. This makes them more secure than simple wifi-connected devices protecting your privacy.
Sure, it’s cool to be able to turn on the living room lights from your phone but you could be doing more. Many smart home devices can be automated to activate at certain times. With a smart home security system, you can also program your system to adapt to your schedule. Now your living room lights don’t just come on at 6 pm, they turn on when you come home. Your system knows when you come and go and adapts. 
We are seeing more and more users take advantage of these kinds of geofencing features. Many of them are also creating elaborate “scenes” to set the mood. Programming your smart home means being able to shift to romantic dinners or movie nights with the lights down with a single command.
Your security system can be the powerful and secure foundation for your smart home. Making homes more efficient and giving homeowners more power peace of mind.
