How A Smart Home Can Keep Children Safe

21st-century technology and child safety.

As smart home technology becomes increasingly popular, the benefits of it are becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity, especially for parents. As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your children and your home safe. With a smart home, you can alleviate many child safety concerns, whether you’re in the home or not.

There are 5 basic benefits of smart home technology that many parents may not be aware of.

• Know Who’s at the Door

Have you ever noticed door peepholes are taller than the average child? With a smart home system, it’s possible to see who’s at the door without answering the door. With a video intercom system, anyone can see who’s at the door through any of the touchscreens spread throughout the home. When the doorbell rings, an older child, after determining the caller is a family member or friend, can unlock the door remotely.

• Be At Home Even When You’re Not

Currently, more than 40 percent of children are left home alone at least part of the time, according to industry statistics…