a warning or a notification
Owners can get instant alerts when motion sensors are set off.
automatically
happening independently or starting on its own
He answered automatically.
control panel
an electrical device with a flat surface that controlsother electrical devices
Smart homes often have computerized control panels on one or more walls.
equip
to provide (something) with a particular feature orability
The school is equipped with four computers.
grocery
items bought at the supermarket, like food andcleaning supplies
A smart refrigerator can order groceries as they are used up.
portable
able to be carried
Smart homes can be controlled through portable computers.
priority
a very important thing, compared to other things
An ambulance must have priority over other traffic.
remotely
from a distance
Smart homes can be controlled remotely through smartphones.
science fiction
a type of story about life in the future or in outer space
Smart home technology may sound like science fiction, but it is not.
usage
the amount that something is used
A smart home can reduce energy usage.