Heading out on a vacation? Protecting your home while you are away is essential. Thankfully, advancements in technology have introduced smart devices that offer innovative solutions to safeguard your property, even from miles away. From smart locks and video doorbells to security cameras and alarm systems, these innovative technologies work together seamlessly to create a comprehensive security network.
Smart Alarms & Cameras: Your Eyes and Ears for Home Security
When it comes to protecting your home during the summer, smart alarms and cameras are invaluable tools that can provide peace of mind and enhanced security while you are out of town. Not only do smart alarms have the primary benefit of preventing break-ins and alerting you in real-time when any doors or windows are opened, they can also include life-saving features like carbon monoxide and smoke detection. With remote accessibility and connectivity, you will receive instant notifications on your smartphone, keeping you informed about potential security breaches or of potential life-threatening situations, even when you’re not at home.
Smart cameras allow real-time monitoring of your property through live video streaming via a mobile app or web browser. These cameras use motion-based capture technology to automatically record events, even when you are not actively monitoring them. The presence of visible security cameras alone can act as a deterrent, discouraging potential intruders and providing an additional layer of protection for your home.
Remote Entry and Monitoring
Ditch the traditional lock & key and embrace remote entry and monitoring with smart door locks. You can assign unique codes to each family member or trusted individuals, ensuring that only authorized guests can enter your home. This feature provides peace of mind, as you can easily track when your loved ones arrive safely. No more wondering who is walking through your door and when because you’ll receive notifications when their code is used, giving you real-time updates.
Alongside smart locks, video doorbells take home security to a whole new level. Equipped with a camera and speaker, these doorbells enable you to see and speak with visitors right from your smartphone. Whether you want to greet a delivery person, a neighbor, or deter potential porch pirates, video doorbells provide an effective means of monitoring, controlling, and communicating with whoever arrives at your doorstep – even when you’re not at home.
Create the Illusion of an Occupied Home
With a smart lighting control system and motorized shades, you can easily schedule and pre-program lighting scenes to make it seem like someone is always home. Setting up routines that mimic regular activity, such as lights turning on in the evening and off at bedtime or scheduling motorized shades to open and close at specific times, adds a sense of normalcy and enhances security for your home. For instance, you can create a cozy evening atmosphere with dimmed lights and partially closed shades, which not only adds authenticity to your home’s appearance but also deters potential break-ins.
Beat the Summer Heat with a Smart Thermostat
Imagine the sheer bliss of returning to a home that is perfectly set at your desired temperature. By utilizing the remote connectivity feature of a smart thermostat, you gain complete control over your HVAC system from any location. Whether you are lounging on a beach or exploring a new city, you can easily adjust the temperature settings back home to your liking.
These intelligent devices can also learn your heating and cooling patterns over time, adapt to your preferences and automatically adjust the temperature to optimize comfort and energy efficiency. This means you can enjoy a cool and refreshing space upon your return without wasting energy or overspending on utility bills.
For more information on how to safeguard your home with smart devices this summer, give us a call at 702-648-7474.
