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FRONT OF HOUSE Wireless or hardwired, a video doorbell can record anything happening around your front door, and store the results for a period of time in case you need to revisit the footage. It lets you ‘answer’ the door whether you're at home or away, giving you the chance to monitor visitors and parcel deliveries. You could pretend you're somewhere in the house even if you're not — handy if an opportunistic thief stops by. Add a smart lock and LEFT Make access to your home more secure and convenient with a smart door lock. Check out the range at bunnings.co.nz/ smart-door-locks you can be alerted when the kids get home from school; greet friends and send them a virtual ‘key’ to let themselves in if you're running late; or give your tradie an entry pin code, which can be changed when they've completed the job. For many people, the starting point for a smart home is a security camera. “The most popular options offer solar panels for long battery life, as well as 4k resolution for clearer night vision,” say Tegan. Some models now come with facial recognition technology that helps the device ‘learn’ to distinguish between regular guests and strangers, helping to avoid unnecessary alerts. They might be hardwired or solar- powered, and some have two-way audio to let you speak to visitors. But be aware that technology is moving fast, warns Tegan. “Resolution and night vision continue to improve, so if you're buying into wired cameras, they can be costly to replace,” she says. > -FUTURE FADS 1 Better functionality, increased ‘learning’ and broader compatibility are improvements we can expect from smart gadget producers, according to networking specialists Grid Connect. The company advises consumers to be aware of emerging technologies and keep abreast of the latest home automation developments on the horizon. These include the following. Increased integration between different platforms. © Artificial intelligence (Al) improvements that allow systems to learn from user behaviour and anticipate user needs. Energy management systems that will allow homes to optimise energy consumption based on usage patterns. @ Health and wellness integration such as monitoring devices. While Al exists in some smart home products, the Grid Connect team says the ‘learning’ facility is set to grow exponentially. For example, reporting back larger than usual water usage at your home might suggest a leak or dripping tap and prompt speedy maintenance. Products are likely to become more compatible, letting you create routines in apps that currently don't play well together. @ bunningswarehousenewzealand | ®) bunnings |G) bunningsnz | bunnings.co.nz 3
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