Yes. Home automation makes sure that your home uses resources like electricity and water more effectively in order to reduce waste throughout the home. Besides increasing security and convenience, home automation can indeed make a difference in the environment and you will thus get smaller utility bills. You can save energy by using energy management devices like smart power strips and switches that can turn off lights and appliances when not in use, thus saving energy and reducing costs. For instance, lighting controls can be set on a timer and this will prevent lights from staying in the ON mode for the whole night or day. You can also get smart lightbulbs that work with motion sensors and respond to people leaving or entering a room, thus helping you to save energy and money.

No. A smart home automation system lets technology take care of your home and business. In just few clicks, life is made easy and every device connected to the home automation system can be controlled through a remote or an app installed on a smartphone or tablet. For instance – if you are going out, you can press “Away” and all the activities programmed while in Away mode is made to control instantly – it locks the doors, turns of the lights and other devices that has to be turned off, etc.

The 3 most sought-after devices that are integrated with any of the home automation system are lighting control device to turn on/off the lights as per the user’s requirement, heating control device to maintain temperature depending on the weather conditions which also helps to save energy and to control the television/music system.

If you need enhanced protection and surveillance in large areas, an outdoor security camera is likely the best option. On the other hand, if all you need is a basic way to keep track of who comes through your front door or gate entrance when you're not home, installing a doorbell camera might be more suitable.

Most doorbell cameras don't record 24/7. They record only when the camera is triggered. Then, they send a notification to your phone so you don't miss the clip. There are a few cameras that do record all the time.