Smart technology can be a lot of fun, but how can it be used to improve the security of your residence? From apartments in Houston, Texas to the most expensive homes in New York City, many residents are discovering the following ways to utilize smart technology to make their properties more secure.
After all, without security in place, your life at home can be far less enjoyable and peaceful.
Remote Property Monitoring
Wouldn’t it be great if you could tell if an intruder was at your front door just by looking at your phone? That’s exactly what you can do with the new smart security systems. Motion sensors and cameras connected to an app on your device will alert you to any usual activity. These systems are so much better than traditional alarm systems where a call center first received the notification that there was a possible problem at your property.
Garage Door Openers
Yes, these have been around for quite a while, but the new smart technology builds on what was already available. With a smart garage door opening app, you can open your garage door from anywhere in the world, if, for example, a neighbor has to get in to borrow your lawn mower. And, statistics show that many burglaries originate through a garage door, and your smart system will notify you immediately if trouble is occurring.
Lighting
When you were younger, right before you went on vacation, your dad probably pulled the dusty mechanical timer out of the attic, connected some extension cords, and set a couple of lights to go on and off at the same time every day. At least that might have given the appearance of life at your home, but a savvy burglar could figure out the patterns and ascertain that you were not home but on vacation.
Smart lighting apps are certainly better than that old timer, because they allow you to control lights in any room at any time. Sure, you can do all of the presets you want, but you can also manually turn on and even dim lights as you deem necessary.
Keyless Entry
It’s not necessary to go to the hardware store to get keys made for the neighbors anymore because with a keyless coded entry system, you can merely give the door code to anyone who needs to get in. These systems have come a long way from complicated and almost mechanical programming platforms and the best can be used with a smartphone. Of course, these locks will also open with keys if your phone runs out of power.
Smart Doorbells
One of the best smart security innovations is the smart doorbell. The best units have cameras inside of them that will show you who is attempting to enter your home. Motion detectors can alert you to intruders, and a microphone in the doorbell can be used if you want to let would-be intruders know that you are aware of their presence.
Home security is always an overriding concern, and the days of hoping that your home security system sign will scare the bad guys away can be a distant memory if you avail yourself of the newest smart technology.
And remember, if you’re a first time home buyer, prices on these items come down every year, so be sure keep an accurate list of what you need so that you are ready to purchase those items as they become more affordable.
