Terminology : How Well Do You Know these 45 Terms of Smart Home
Jul 23, 2018 Home Improvement
Anchor - Alok Bhagat
Photo Courtesy : Pexel
Photo Courtesy : Pexel
The world of home automation is emerging, changing and converging. The more we are likely to spend our time with technology , the more there is a need of understanding its basics. As the concept of smart home designing is growing popular and demanding, here are some home tech terminologies to understand home security in an effective way :
- Access control
Also referred as access or entry code, an access control is a series of numbers that provides access to a home as opposed to traditional keyed entry. In spite of numbers , some advance home tech companies also have provided finger print and face lock options as lock opener for the home. - Alarm Event
Alarm event are home security system alerts with high sound waves to alert occurrences cause due to burglary, panic, medical or fire. - Artificial Intelligence
AI systems are the intuitive components of smart home devices which understand its homeowner behavior and transforms sensor data into experiences that matches its user need. - Automation
Automation term refer to a system in which automatic execution of tasks complete without any periodic interference. It includes anything, like from shutting off appliances to closing the main gates , locking door to adjusting room temperatures. - Backup battery
A backup battery system provides power to a device, system, or home when the primary power source is unavailable or non-functioning. - Bandwidth
The amount of information or frequencies hold at a given time is usually referred as Bandwidth. For example, an Internet connection with a larger bandwidthcan move around more information at a faster rate than a connection with a lower bandwidth. - Biometrics
Measurements or calculations that reference distinct human characteristics , like facial recognition, fingerprint, iris recognition; biometrics can be used for identification or access controls. - CO detector
CO or Carbon monoxide detector, is the smart air pollution detector. Its main function is to determines the presence of this toxic gas and sounds an alarm to notify home occupants to prevent poisoning from exposure. - Chime
A ringing sound on an electronic device, providing an audible method of alerting users to a notification or alarm so they can respond to any concerns or potential emergency situations regarding their home and security system. - Cloud
A remote location for storing and accessing data via the Internet rather than on a computer's hard drive-essentially "the cloud" is another term for the Internet. - Comprehensive home security
A system for protecting the home that integrates multiple, wirelessly connected devices such as security cameras, sensors and detectors, and provides automation of key components along with remote monitoring. - Digital surveillance
Monitoring of data, computer activity, data transfers, or even physical activity with CCTV security cameras. - Disarming
The means by which a homeowner deactivates their home security system using the control panel or, in some cases, a mobile device if the system connects to a mobile app. - DIY security
As the name itself initiates - "Do It Yourself" security system. A security system wherein the owner himself/herself have to install individual hardware components and sensors and ensure everything is connected and working together. - Door sensor
Detects when doors are opened or closed, sounding an alarm if triggered while a security system is armed. - DVR
Digital video recorder aka DVRare the home security system that digitally records footage from surveillance cameras when motion is detected. - Ethernet
A system for connecting a limited number of computer systems on a local area network (LAN) with protocols in place for the sharing and transmission of information. - False alarm
An incorrect report of an emergency situation or notice of a serious occurrence that fails to happen. - Field of view
The angle through which security cameras and sensors can see and detect motion. - Flood sensor
A sensor designed to detect and send notification of extreme shifts in moisture. - Guest codes
In access control boards ,special individualized access codes for visitors are provided to enter into homes with keyless smart locks. - Heat sensor
A sensor designed to detect and send notification of extreme changes in temperature in the home. - Hidden camera
Hidden cameras record outside as well as inside the home which captures activity undetected with many features like motion detection, night vision. - Home alarm
A security device designed for the home that detects intrusion, sounding an alarm to preempt potential burglary, theft, and property damage. - Home automation
Also known as domotics, involves the control of home electrical and electronic materials, appliances, activity, and security with a central control hub, voice automation, or controller on mobile device. - Hub
The control panel for a smart home that allows users to control the entire electrical and electronic system from one intuitive dashboard, including devices like security alarm system, home lights and door locks. - Integration
Consolidating multiple home security devices to operate together seamlessly on a single platform is mention by a term, commonly known as "Integration". - IP
Short for Internet protocol. It is a set of rules dictating the format of wireless data transmission, via Internet or other convenient process. - IP address
A numeric label assigned to any electrical device e.g., computer, switch, printer, internet router connected to a computer network that communicates via Internet protocol. - Key fob
A wireless, remote control device not unlike the controls that come with a car, or you can say, key fobs for a home security system can arm and disarm a security system and include a panic button that sounds an alarm and notifies monitoring support in the event of a break-in or other emergency. - Live video feed
If you are installing security camera at your place, this might be one among the common term you are frequently encounter with. Live video feeds are real-time video footage from security cameras on a mobile device or control panel. - Medical alert
A system designed to alert healthcare or emergency personnel of a potential medical hazard or emergency; with some home security systems, homeowners can use the control panel or a dedicated personal medical alert device to contact monitoring and obtain assistance with a medical emergency. - Motion sensors
A device that detects motion, particularly human movement . These detectors generally as part of an overall home security system that sends alerts or notifications to users. - Night vision
For a perfect and secure smart home experience , night vision is an improvised technology that improves users' ability to see in dark and low-light conditions. - Panic pendant
A small, portable, remote device designed to transmit a signal from any location within range of the alarm system so the user can receive help and assistance during an emergency situation. - Perimeter protection
Fortifications such as security fencing and gates, video surveillance and detection, access control, and intrusion detection, for example, designed to help prevent intrusions and potential criminal activity such as theft and burglary. - Repeater
A device used to boost the wireless signal between cameras or sensors and the control panel of a home security or home automation system. - Resolution
The image clarity of indoor or outdoor security cameras is commonly defined as resolution. The higher the number of pixels, the greater the resolution. - Router
An electronic device that connects a network of computers to the Internet wirelessly or with hardware. - Silent alarm
An alarm that is inaudible to an intruder but notifies the authorities and the home security provider of the intrusion. - Status
The state or condition of circumstances or things; several home security systems offer a mobile app that provides status of a user's home through alerts and notifications sent directly to their mobile device. - Two-way talk
Enabled by a microphone and speaker, the ability to have two-way conversations via a camera and a mobile device from a remote location. - Water detector
Sensor that notifies you of extreme shifts in moisture within the home, not just water levels, making it possible to preempt severe flood damage. - Window lock
Device used to secure windows to prevent intrusion as part of a home security system; some windows come with locks while others require installation to increase security and safety. - Zone
In Smart home terminology, Zone denotes the overall coverage a single sensor provides . For example , while installation of a home security system, spaces are divided into zones, so when one alarm is triggered, users are informed as to which zone is under duress.
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