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80 Lowe's Xfinity companies you wouldn't associate with home security but all three are jumping into the market bringing high-tech features along with them this San Francisco residents was outfitted with an Xfinity home system we have control of things like lighting we have energy management with the use of our new digital thermostat Wi-Fi devices enable the security system to communicate with appliances and electronics users can set up the system to do a variety of things from turning on the lights when a specific door opens to reminding them about mundane chores take the trash the cameras installed throughout the house can be viewed on any mobile device which means that whether you're 5 or 500 miles away you can keep an eye on what's happening at home eight tease digital life offers some unique conveniences such as the ability to lock and unlock doors remotely from a smartphone or tablet you'll have a water sensor under your water heater and if it senses any water at all you have pre-programmed the digital life system to turn off all the water in your home all appealing features but are they compelling enough to trust an unknown entity in home security we're using the latest in security technology that makes it more secure than traditional security systems but also all the data is encrypted buyers should still read the fine print for example some companies like Xfinity and AT&T will contact police to respond to alarms but not all offer the feature in San Francisco I'm Sumi das cnet.com for CBS News