Somfy One

$229 (£187), www.somfyprotect.com

What’s this, T3? Another voice-activated home assistant?

Nope. This is the Somfy One, an all-in-one home-security solution that’ll handle video surveillance of your gaff. It comes with intrusion detection, an integrated 100dB siren, a central alarm and multi-user security profiles.

Where in my house can I use it?

Any space that needs monitoring. The Somfy One has a Full HD wide-angle-lens camera with night vision, and uses motiondetection technology called SomfyVision to spot intruders. When motion is detected, a ten-second video is recorded and stored in the cloud for 24 hours.

Will it spy on me when I’m at home, though?

This ain’t Big Brother! The Somfy One has a motorised shutter that can be activated to cover the camera’s lens and mic when you’re at home. Via the companion app, you can enable other users to customise the privacy settings, too – for example, automatic closing of the shutter when the Somfy One detects (via facial recognition) those users in the house.

And what happens if someone does break in?

The Somfy One comes with an IntelliTAG vibration sensor for doors and windows that, via vibration analysis, detects break-ins before they happen. If it detects such movement, the 100dB siren kicks in. You’ll also be alerted (via SMS, push, etc) as to what’s happening.

I like the sound of this. When is it out?

The Somfy One will be available this spring.