4 Home Automation Ideas to Keep Kids Safe

Home is the safest haven for kids. Smart home automation ideas create a safer home for them. While most of the home automation ideas and features make the life of adults easier, there are many smart devices that can be incorporated to make homes secured and comfortable for kids also. Here are some of the smart home automation ideas that parents can use for smart parenting:-

1. Light it Up:-

Lighting is very important inside the house, especially, if you have kids at home. Kids love to run around the home. Some like it at night in the dark when all other members of the family are in deep sleep. The chances of accidents and falls also increase in dark passageways and hallways. Automating lighting systems at these places of your home will ensure your kid's safety. Here’s why:

• It is a good idea to use lights with motion sensors in hallways and staircases. These lights with turn on whenever the sensors are triggered off by detecting motions in the region. Hence you kid might not have to run around in dark.
• Kids rarely remember to switch on the lights when they are playing. And after dusk, it becomes dark inside the rooms. Automated lights that can be controlled using an app is a logical choice. They allow you to access the lights of your home from a remote location. You can schedule the time when all the lights of your home will light up. Or you can do it yourself with one tap on your phone.

2. Control TV Timing

Kids love watching television. And while it can be a good mode of entertainment, too much of television will take their focus away from homework and other priorities. Home automation will allow you to take control of their entertainment. Here are a few ideas to help you control tv timings of your kids:

• The smart home controller is a good investment to take control of your TV. Television can be configured into the hub which lets you control it from anywhere you want. The smart home app then allows you to access the device connected to the hub through your phone.

• Another good idea is to use your smart home app to set schedules for your television. It will switch off the TV automatically when the time is up.

3. Remote Access of Appliances:-

Appliances such as ovens, microwaves, stoves, etc. can be dangerous for kids. To create a safe environment for your kids, you must invest in smart kitchen appliances and a smart controller that lets you control your appliances remotely through an app. How does it help? Let’s check out:

• If your kid accidentally switches on any appliance, you will get the notification on your smartphone app. You can immediately take action and switch it off through the app itself to avoid any potential mishap.

• You can control your cooking appliances using your smart home app if you have forgotten to turn them off while you are away from home leaving your kids behind.

4. Keep a Tab. Any Time. Anywhere:-

If possible, parents would love to be with their kids in person to ensure their safety. But that is not always possible. And parents have to leave their kids alone at home either in the care of elderly members or babysitters. In such situations, parents feel helpless. With smart home automation, you can keep a tab on your kids and ensure their safety even if you’re away from home. How? Let’s check out:

• If you want to be aware of what is going in and around your home when your kids are alone,  smart home cameras are a good choice. Indoor cameras especially the ones with sensors let you check on your kid’s activities. These sensors cameras integrated with smart home apps will send you a push notification with captured images to keep you aware all the time.
• A video doorbell is a perfect addition to your front door if you want extra safety for your kids at home. The features of smart doorbells put you in control of your kid's safety. The smart home app connected to video doorbell will send you a notification when your kids get home. You get alert when someone is at the door which lets you guide your kids whether they should open the door or not.

Apart from all these, you can also install motion sensors, leak detectors, etc. to ensure your home is free from danger. Thus by installing a few essential smart home devices, you can provide your little angels a safe and comfortable life they deserve.