Have you ever delved on the possibility of monitoring and controlling your homes via a smart phone, Internet connected computer or a tablet? Visualize yourself of being on your way back home after work at dusk. Just a touch of the button on your smart phone and lights turn on, the stereo starts playing music thus welcoming you as you enter! There are many more possibilities that you can think of. And it is the home automation system that makes all events happen to your comfort and convenience.

Many consumers are driven by the notion that it is an expensive affair to get the home automation system installed. But if you conduct a market research, you will find that it is not out of the reach of the average consumer. Numerous devices go into the configuration of a home automation system; these are available as a single kit. It requires the support of an expert to get the installation done. Consumers who have automated their homes have also installed security products such as door access control system, CCTV system, etc.

The home automation system comes with a PC-based software. You can add conveniences according to your preferences. Controlling of lights, HVAC, appliances, audio, video, etc. happens with the touch of a button on your smart phone. You can add any level of security you wish. Door Access Control System and CCTV system are the most popular electronic security products in the market today.

As a layman, if you are all geared up to buy the CCTV system for the first time, you may fall in a dilemma as to what to choose. Equipping yourself with some knowledge about such cameras will help you take the right buying decision. You will come across three main types of the CCTV system:
•Dome camera with high resolution images and having wide angle coverage
•IR camera (Infrared Red), designed for outdoor installation. It is weather proof and suitable for day and night vision
•Pan Tilt & Zoom (PTZ) camera, designed for the outdoors, especially for high end application.

How do you benefit from using the door access control? Installing this electronic security system in your home will help you keep intruders at bay. Yes, it provides access to authorized persons only. A door access control system can record and report in real time about the event of every entry within a home/facility.