I need some input!

[cassiesmom]

I think a panic button for older adults is a terrific idea. One in the bathroom, one near the person's bed and maybe one she carries around or wears on a pendant.
For mobility-limited people, how about a door opener like the grocery store has? When I step on to the pad, the door swings open.
Program every clock in the house to the same time (daylight saving time or after power outages).
Cut power to my iron after a few minutes if I forget to unplug it.
Turn on not only the porch light, but a lamp inside the house as well (so I don't walk into a dark house).
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems. A thermostat that adjusts the heat and humidity in the house automatically.

[pomtzu]

My dear departed brother was an electronics and gadget nut, so he installed quite a few things in his home.

When a door to the outside was opened, a voice would alert so that anyone in the house would know it was open. He had one on each of the 4 doors, and it would say which door - "side door opened", "front door opened", etc. He had a rural style mailbox at the entrance to the driveway, and when it was opened, either by the carrier or someone else, a red light and a beep would be activated on an alert box inside the house to let him know either mail had been delivered, or someone that shouldn't be, was messing with it. Outside lights were motion activated so you wouldn't have to be in the dark when outside in the yard at night. He had closed circuit video monitoring of the house and property with 7 different cameras at strategic points, and a flat screen monitor on the bar between the dining room and kitchen, so he could see if anything was being tampered with outside by anyone who shouldn't be there. It paid off when the guys trying to break into his motor home were arrested. He also had a commercial ADT type security system too. He had other gadgets and alerts that are slipping my mind right now, but those I mentioned are what comes to mind right now. He loved his toys!

[DJFyrewolf36]

One thing I'd love around here is a notice when someone (or some critter) is messing around the garage. Even though it locks, I'd like to know if someone was trying to get in.

An alert on the back gate would be great too as well as a sensor to alert us when jerks are throwing trash over our fence.

[snakemama]

These are great ideas everyone!! I'm adding them to the list I've compiled. Thank you soooo much!

[Romeyrider]

Security cameras would be a good idea for the outside of the house.