Mary Lives Alone and Works From Home
Mary is 59, a marketing consultant who lives alone in a downtown condo. She’s confident and capable — but safety is always in the back of her mind, especially at night or when traveling for work. She doesn’t want to rely on a building superintendent or neighbors to feel secure.
Her Smart Home Goals
Lock the door without getting out of bed
See who’s at the door without opening it
Turn on lights automatically when she walks in
Feel safer when she’s home — and when she’s not
Get alerts if someone’s outside or a door is left open
Mary Explored the Smart Kits and Chose the Starter Kit
Why Mary Chose the Google Smart Home Starter Kit
Mary works from home and lives alone, juggling meetings, errands, and long hours at her laptop. She’s new to smart home tech, but wanted something that would make her daily routine easier—without being overwhelming.
She chose the Google Smart Home Starter Kit because it checked three key boxes:
It works with her Android phone (which she already uses for everything).
It connected easily to her Google Nest Mini, which she received as a gift but hadn’t set up yet.
It’s simple and intuitive—she could set it up in under an hour, no tech degree required.
With voice control and automation built right into her existing Google account, Mary now controls lights, gets weather updates, and manages timers with just her voice—making her solo work-from-home life feel smoother, safer, and more in control.
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Her Smart Kit Includes:
Smart Door Lock (e.g., August or Schlage Encode Plus)
Keyless access and auto-lock when she leaves.Video Doorbell (e.g., Logitech Circle View or Nest Hello)
She sees visitors on her phone — or asks Alexa, “Who’s at the door?”Smart Indoor Camera
Motion-triggered recording and phone alerts while she’s out.Smart Lighting
Lights come on automatically when she arrives home or after sunset.Voice Assistant (Alexa or Siri)
Gives her voice control, night routines, and emergency calling if needed.
What Changes for Mary?
What Changes for Mary?
Before smart tech, Mary double-checked locks, kept a bat under the bed, and never felt totally safe alone.
Now, her home responds to her. When she walks in, the lights turn on. When someone rings the doorbell, she sees them instantly.
She can even say “Goodnight” and have the doors lock, the lights turn off, and the cameras arm themselves.