Then you can get a hub that will announce the name of the person coming to your door, and a smart lock that will open when the familiar face is recognized.
Once you figure out your needs, remember to start small. The good thing about smart-home technology is that it’s synergistic, meaning each item you add will build to a sum that’s greater than its parts. If you purchase a video doorbell today, later you can buy security cameras that communicate with it. Then you can get a hub that will announce the name of the person coming to your door, and a smart lock that will open when the familiar face is recognized. And that’s not just a hypothetical example. Read our review of Google Nest Cameras to see it in action.