A smart home helps to protect against unwanted guests – for example with remote-controlled light sources. As a supplement to burglar-resistant doors and windows, controllable lighting, shutters and music devices simulate presence and deter thieves on an exploratory tour. With appropriately programmed building automation, lighting control or the apps of smart lamps and lights, movement in the house and the presence of an occupant can be simulated by switching the light on, off and on again. The advantage over timers: The lighting switches on at different times and a fixed pattern cannot be recognised from the outside. The settings can also be adjusted remotely using voice control or a smartphone.
 
Motion detectors scare people off – and away
Well-lit outdoor areas are no-go areas for potential burglars, who like to operate in secret. licht.de recommends installing luminaires with motion detectors in places that are difficult to see, such as basement entrances. It is important that the outdoor luminaires are installed correctly and that their sensors are correctly aligned.
 
Outdoor luminaires must be suitable for outdoor use and have a minimum protection rating of IP 44. As a general rule, the higher the number, the more resistant the luminaire.