Kuna and Smart Home Security

Home security is a dynamic and rapidly changing industry. Spurred by emerging technology, home automation and home security are experiencing convergence. Gone are the days of high-priced, outsourced, and bulky security systems and services.

Today’s technology for national security has trickled down to home security. Home security now consists of sophisticated smart systems that allow homeowners to view surveillance video footage from wherever they are through the Internet.

Connected, Smart Homes via the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things brings a home network of connected objects that makes life easier.

At Kuna, we think the Internet of Things is a natural fit for home security because it reduces user error (like false alarms) and gives homeowners more control over how they monitor their properties. The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of connected objects that communicate with each other via the Internet to serve a common purpose. These smart objects can interact with the environment through sensors, and react based on rules or settings chosen by the user. Home automation promises dependability, reliability and potential cost reduction. Plus, its popularity is booming.  Gartner estimates that the growth in IoT will far exceed that of other connected devices, to about 26 billion units 2020.

Comscore reports that in 2015, 187.5 million people in the U.S. owned smartphones

Mobile devices, like smartphones, have become so ubiquitous that they are the obvious choice as the platform for home security monitoring. A  Mobile Mindset Study of US adult smartphone owners finds that 73 percent of men and 63 percent of women check their phone at least once every waking hour. It’s no wonder that security systems now come with apps that send alerts and let you make changes to your setup on the go. Kuna’s app goes a step further by sending you push notifications when it records people. This lets the homeowner check whether the cause of the alert is serious, and decide for themselves how they’d like to react. The Kuna app also allows you to speak with people outside via an intercom, monitor your property via the camera’s live feed, and sound a built-in alarm.

Prevention Versus Reaction

A smartphone is all you need to be connected to your home security system.

Traditional security systems are reactive. They may trip an alarm when set boundaries are infringed upon, such as when a door is forced open or a window is broken. This alerts security system company personnel, who then determine the appropriate response. This type of service gives homeowners little control, and often comes with a steep monthly fee.

Today’s home security philosophy has shifted to a proactive approach of addressing and deterring potential threats, as opposed to hiding and waiting. Technology has allowed homeowners to manage their own home security via their mobile device. Kuna’s features allow you to deter potential intruders from breaking in by letting you know who’s on your property in real time, and giving you tools to interact with them in a safe way. Preventive security is far superior to reactive security because it can prevent break-ins before they happen. Additionally, because there is no team of external security personnel waiting for alarms to sound, the recurring security costs are significantly less.

Style and Elegance

Today’s security systems seamlessly blend in to your home’s appearance.

Many of today’s security systems don’t have extra wires, which reduces the need to punch holes in your walls. Bulky cameras, wiring and signs detract from the aesthetic of your home and serve as a constant reminder that can cause fear or paranoia.

Matching security systems to your home’s design or style can be challenging. Many security system manufacturers offer a “once size fits all” design which may be all too common, or easy for the wrong people to recognize. Traditional cameras and wires stick out like a sore thumb, disrupting the harmony of a home’s appearance. Kuna is built into a decorative lighting fixture in three different designs and two colors, to match most homes. A good security system should not be visible; it should blend in, visually unannounced.

Home security is vital for your peace of mind and your family’s safety. Investing in a modern home security system is a wise choice that pays off by protecting both your property and all the people you love.