Central locking on cars is now commonplace. Smart home technologies make it possible to achieve the same type of functionality in the home.

Electronic locks can be installed as part of an integrated control system, increasing the security of the property. Biometric locks are available using, for example, fingerprints as the “key”, reducing reliance on mechanical keys.

Electronic key technologies permit different levels of access within the house. CCTV cameras are able to provide visual access to the home, allowing central and remote monitoring of the house.

These functions can be set up to provide input signals to a security system, alerting the home occupier to unauthorised entry, whether they are present or absent from the house. Mobile phone technology is a medium for delivering alert signals to the home occupier in the event that there is an alarm while they are away from the dwelling.

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Building Sustainable Design