Security-first families
Want locks and lights that follow arming habits.
Smart home · secondary to security
Home Automation That Supports Your Security Routines
Home Shield treats automation as a layer on top of solid security — not a replacement for it. Compatible locks, lighting, thermostats, and other Z-Wave or partner devices can be controlled with Alarm.com alongside your 2GIG Edge system when the equipment and plan support them.
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What it is
Scenes and devices that reinforce how you arm the house
Useful automation looks like lights that support Away mode, locks that report with your alarm, or a thermostat schedule that matches how you travel — controlled from the same Alarm.com experience you use for security when devices are compatible.
We start with HomeShield + 2GIG Edge, then add automation that earns its place. Not every smart gadget on a store shelf will enroll cleanly; compatibility is device-specific.
Who it’s for
Households that want convenience after the alarm is right
Remote managers
Travelers who adjust comfort and access from Alarm.com.
Upgrade customers
Homes adding automation after a stable Edge install.
Benefits
Automation with a security backbone
One interactive hub story
Alarm.com for compatible security + automation devices.
Edge as the wall hub
2GIG Edge includes Z-Wave 700 for compatible devices.
Scenes that help security
Lighting and lock routines that support Away/Stay habits.
Honest compatibility
We never claim every Z-Wave device works — verify by model.
Local install quality
Pairing and placement done by Ohio technicians, not DIY guesswork alone.
Secondary positioning
Smart home stays secondary to intrusion protection in our advice.
Equipment notes
Categories we discuss — SKUs confirmed later
Common categories: smart locks, lighting controls, thermostats, garage controllers, and select water devices when partner integrations apply. Edge’s Z-Wave 700 radio enrolls compatible Z-Wave products; some partner devices use cloud integrations instead.
Plan features for automation rules and notifications depend on your Alarm.com interactive package. We confirm during the quote.
Z-Wave on Edge
700-series radio for compatible locks, lights, and more.
Alarm.com rules
Scenes and notifications where the plan allows.
Verify each device
Bring model numbers — we check before promising enrollment.
Related
Smart home child pages
Dive into locks, thermostats, lighting, and Z-Wave.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need automation to have a good alarm?
No. Security stands alone. Automation is optional convenience on top.
Will my existing smart bulbs work?
Only if they use a compatible control path we can enroll. Many consumer Wi-Fi bulbs stay in their own apps.
Is Z-Wave required?
Many devices use Z-Wave with Edge; some partners use other integrations. We match the device list to what Alarm.com and Edge actually support.
Can automation disarm my alarm?
Certain lock and access workflows can relate to arming/disarming when designed that way — discussed carefully to avoid accidental disarm paths.
Free consultation
Layer automation onto HomeShield
List the devices you care about — locks, lights, thermostat — and we’ll map what works with Edge and Alarm.com.
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Security first. Automation when it helps.
Home automation from Home Shield Alarm — compatible devices, local Ohio support.