Embedded intelligence is becoming more important than ever before. In 2024, smart video doorbells and exterior cameras will be able to discern between people, packages, animals, and cars, so homeowners receive only the relevant updates.
The shift toward more climate-friendly living will influence home security as more residents implement home automation to reduce energy expenses. Tools like smart thermostats can be governed by a home security app and put on schedules to optimize energy usage.
Artificial Intelligence
With a growing focus on sustainable living, expect to see more homeowners pursue home security trends in 2024 that incorporate home automation. Tools like smart thermostats that set back the temperature when you’re out of the house can reduce energy consumption and help cut down on HVAC costs, while ensuring that your home is still comfortable for your return.
Additionally, popular doorbell cameras with AI will be able to reliably differentiate between people, packages, animals and cars, so you’ll receive only the alerts that matter. This will cut down on nuisance alarms and false positives, such as when your mailman drops a box on your front porch or you get a call from your child’s school.
For the best experience, seek out systems that are compatible with other devices and aren’t locked in by closed platforms. i-PRO recommends looking for open, interoperable solutions that can evolve to match advances in artificial intelligence and analytics without the need for costly forklift upgrades.
Machine Learning
Technology is advancing so quickly that it’s often difficult to keep up. However, that’s also good news when it comes to home security systems. Many homeowners now choose to get security solutions that are integrated with smart home devices.
This enables them to monitor their property from the comfort of their phones or tablets. Whether they’re traveling for business or simply want to know how their houseplants and pets are doing while they’re gone, these devices offer peace of mind for absent homeowners.
In addition, they can customize their system settings and receive alerts that suit their unique lifestyle. For example, they can set the sensitivity of their motion sensors or create whole-home scenes that update several implements at once (like setting back their thermostat when they’re away from the house). They can even ask Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant to activate certain features like locking doors and activating “away from home” protocols. This enables them to save on energy usage while also saving money and avoiding false alarms.
Voice Control
Having a smart device that knows your voice commands is a huge convenience. When linked to automation tools, these devices can turn on lights, adjust temperature settings and lock your doors – hands-free. They can also create whole-home scenes that update multiple implements at once. Homeowners will continue to upgrade to these advanced, convenient solutions in 2024.
Cybersecurity for IoT Devices
The number of connected devices has grown dramatically, resulting in an increased focus on cybersecurity to prevent hackers from accessing data or using it against you. Newer security technologies now include robust security protocols that protect against potential threats.
Increasingly, security systems are moving to the cloud. This offers a more streamlined end-to-end experience and data redundancy. It’s also more scalable, which makes it an attractive option for growing businesses. These benefits are encouraging more homeowners and small business owners to move to the cloud.
Home Automation
A growing trend in 2024 is home automation that goes beyond locking the doors. Internet-connected sensors like the Vallhorn from Ikea detect motion and can activate smart light bulbs or even a speaker for hands-free listening and talking. This is especially useful for absent homeowners who can check on pets, houseplants and even the lawn in their absence.
Another popular feature is leak detection. Strategically placed internet-connected water sensors can send alerts if they detect a potential problem, allowing for quick response to prevent costly water damage.
Other security systems incorporate biometrics like facial recognition and retina scanning for heightened security that keeps authorised people in and unwanted visitors out. Popular doorbell cameras can also tell the difference between a person, pet and package to avoid unnecessary alarms. And thermal imaging on perimeter sensors and restricted area cameras can help deter intruders by detecting heat signatures.
