system, check who’s at the door, monitor your home
while on vacation, see if the kids made it home from
school safely and more.
“We tied it all together in one place and made it
customizable to meet different needs and lifestyles,
and as easy as possible,” says Scott Sandall, director of
product marketing at Cox.
You can control features individually or create
scenes that combine a number of activities, such as
turning off all the lights, turning the heat down and
arming the security sensors when it’s time for bed. In
addition to security cameras, the safety options are
plentiful, including motion detectors, water sensors and
carbon monoxide detection. You can also add 24/7
professional monitoring.
If you have Cox Contour, you can give voice com-
mands through your TV’s remote control. “Customers
like that feature for privacy because it’s not an always-
on device,” Sandall says.
In every corner of the home, technology can bring
greater convenience, potential energy savings and, yes,
increased wow factor. ◆
OPPOSITE PAGE: Smart refrigerators are great for watching tv, checking recipes and even displaying photos and
more. THIS PAGE, FROM TOP: The GE Hub range hood has a dual camera system and allows you to not only chat
with family while cooking, but also stream video as well as take photos of your food for quick sharing on social
media; keep an eye on furry family members when you’re away for the day with the Cox Homelife camera.