Smart Home Security

News and updates from Alarm Systems about home security, smart home automation, and alarm monitoring and safety.

January 3 2023

Home Security Trends for 2023

In recent years we have seen a rapid increase in the adoption of home security systems and are proud to say we have helped many users add innovative products to their homes that are not only protecting them but making their homes smarter.

Security systems are becoming more complex and easier to use. Modern home security systems are no longer about simple motion or intrusion sensors. Today’s systems are capitalizing on the smart home movement to give users full control over their homes from smart locks to thermostats to lights.

All of this is propelled by new technologies that are making homes safer and more efficient and more comfortable. Here are the trends that are driving smart home security adoption in 2023.

What are the 2023 Trends in Home Security?

Hands-Free Control

Touchless security is one of the biggest shifts over the past year and will continue to grow in 2023. 1 in 4 Canadians already owns a smart speaker. These speakers are driving the development of voice-controlled features from voice search functionality on websites to your home’s lights and security features.

Newer home security systems can also leverage this technology allowing users to activate features without lifting a finger. Smart doorbells activate when approached and can send live video to your device. You’ll know when your deliveries arrive and can answer your door from anywhere. In the office, biometric-driven access control allows us to go touchless.

Smart Lights

Sure, it’s cool to be able to turn on the living room lights from your phone but you could be doing more. Many smart home devices can be automated to activate at certain times. With a smart home security system, you can also program your system to adapt to your schedule. Now your living room lights don’t just come on at 6 pm, they turn on when you come home. Your system knows when you come and go and adapts.

We are seeing more and more users take advantage of these kinds of geofencing features. Many of them are also creating elaborate “scenes” to set the mood.

Programming your smart home means being able to shift to romantic dinners or movie nights with the lights down with a single command.

Water Conservation

One of the big trends in smart homes recently has been a growing focus on water conservation. There are several ways that homeowners can reduce their water usage and your smart home help. Add a water flow meter that allows you to track water usage.

Moisture sensors can help identify leaks before they cause damage and water shut-off valves can help you take control of your water even if you aren’t home.

AI

All of our devices are becoming more intelligent. Smart thermostats can automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you leave. When it is hot outside, it can turn itself down or minimize waste if you have left a window or door open. A smart home saves you energy and money.

Your security system doesn’t simply react to unexpected motion or intrusion. It can now better assess the context of your home and notify you of a variety of things with AI. It can recognize when you leave the house and alert you to unlocked doors or open garages.

Home Security Cameras can leverage AI to differentiate people, animals, or vehicles and send you customer alerts about what is important to you.

Your security system can be the powerful and secure foundation for your smart home. Making homes more efficient and giving homeowners more power peace of mind. If you are interested in upgrading your home security this year, contact us for a free quote from one of our security experts.

December 15 2022

Home Automation For The Holidays

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

Make the holidays a little smarter this year. Home automation with your security system can help make things safer and easier this season. That means more time to relax and enjoy your holidays. Here are 5 home automation tips to help you get more from your Smart Home Security system.

A Smarter Tree

One holiday tradition we want to ditch? Crawling around behind or under the Christmas tree to switch the light on.

Thanks to smart switches & plugs, you can turn the tree lights on with just a tap on your smartphone. You can even automate your tree to light up at sunset, or when you arrive home and disarm your security system, then turn itself off automatically at midnight so you never forget. Just add a smart plug to your system and connect your tree lights, and you’re ready to go.

Protect Your Porch

With deliveries, visiting guests, or even the occasional caroler, there’s a lot of activity around your front porch this holiday season. Keep an eye on the action with a smart video doorbell that will send instant alerts to your smartphone.

You can customize your alerts with triggers that record only when there’s certain activity – like the front door opening or even motion. In the event of an alarm, by the way, you’ll always get pre- and post-alarm footage automatically.

You can place a camera that looks out through a window, or you can choose an outdoor camera that can handle the dropping temps and snow storms. Our team will find the right position to capture all the action and make installation easy.

The Santa Alert

Add some extra magic to Christmas morning with a customized smartphone alert confirming that Santa visited. It takes five minutes to set up and it’s easy to do – click here for step-by-step instructions.

Heat the Halls

Whether you’re visiting family, entertaining guests, or just enjoying some downtime this holiday, a smart thermostat will keep up with your schedule.

If you’re headed out of town, you can instantly override your usual schedule by turning on “away mode” for savings. If you have houseguests who like to fiddle with the temperature, set up an instant alert so you know right when the target temperature is changed. You can discreetly adjust it back to where you like it using your mobile app.

The Thirsty Tree Tracker

Letting a Christmas tree dry out makes more than a mess – it can become a fire hazard. Add a water sensor to help you keep an eye on it and help prevent your tree from drying out.

Our water sensors were designed for early flood detection, but with a little creativity, they have a great holiday use too. First, place a water sensor in your tree stand’s tray. Then, plug your tree lights into a smart plug. You can now create a rule that if your water sensor reads “dry, your tree lights will switch themselves off. Keeping you safe and reminding you to top up the tree.

Your Smart Home Security system can help make the holidays safer and easier. From smart lights and thermostats to video doorbells and sensors; your home can be a helpful home.

Alarm Systems wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season.

July 12 2022

Why Purchase a Smart Home Security System?

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

You live in a safe neighbourhood, and you’ve never had any issues, why do you need a home security system? Today’s security systems are about more than deterring break-ins. Today’s systems are capitalizing on the smart home movement to give users full control over their homes from smart locks to thermostats to lights. Combining security, safety, and home automation into one smart home device provides peace of mind for homeowners and their insurance providers.

Protecting Your Home

Home protection and family safety are the primary purposes of a home security system. While this includes detecting burglary, a security system also detects several other threats, including smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide poisoning. A security system combined with professional monitoring can potentially save you and your property by notifying emergency services quickly.

Water sensors can detect leaks and help you avoid costly water damage by notifying you immediately. By adding a smart water valve to your system, you could even shut off your water remotely in an emergency.

Deterring Crime

home security camera analytics can detect people Obvious signs of an alarm system, such as stickers, yard signs, and outdoor cameras, have been proven to deter burglars, whose crime is often one of opportunity.

If an intruder has ignored those signs, a system equipped with a siren or floodlights can help scare them off. These deterrents draw attention to the property and increase the risk of being caught. Basic systems can be equipped with sensors to detect motion and trigger an alarm. Security systems with smart cameras can differentiate between humans and animals, protecting your property while reducing false alarms.

Saving on Insurance

Many insurance companies offer a premium discount if you have a professionally monitored security system installed. Some offer even higher discounts for systems that include environmental monitoring to detect fire, smoke, and water damage, in addition to intrusion monitoring.

Additionally, if you have security cameras, video footage can help when it comes to filing insurance claims.

The convenience of Home Automation

Modern home security systems feature home automation capabilities that offer convenience and energy savings. Smart lights and thermostats paired with a security system can adjust themselves to save energy when the system is armed, while smart door locks and connected garage door openers allow for hands-free access and disarming (perfect if your hands are full).

Using your home security system as the foundation of your smart home ensures your system is secure. Z-wave-connected devices are encrypted and don’t interfere with your home’s Wi-Fi signals making your smart home more secure and convenient.

Smart Lights & Appliances controlled via an app

Providing Peace of Mind

A smart home security system provides peace of mind knowing that your home is protected whether you’re away or sleeping soundly. You can control and check in on your system at any time from anywhere with a network connection. You no longer need to have second thoughts about what is going on in your home. Did you lock the front door? Did you arm the system? Has that package been delivered?

Smart home technology is becoming easier and more affordable every day. There are thousands of smart home devices and gadgets currently on the market, all of which are designed to add convenience and flair to your life. However, not all smart home technologies are created equal and as more of our devices are connected, some users may be concerned about the security of their Smart Homes.

Learn more about how smart home security can protect your home from intruders and environmental threats, speak to a security consultant today!

May 26 2022

Your Smart Home Starts with Smart Security

Laura Thurston News, Smart Home Security

31% of homes in Canada already have Smart Home devices, a number that is expected to rise above 53% by 2026. There are thousands of devices on the market making lives easier and turning our everyday household items into Smart Devices. The challenge comes in finding better ways to integrate these devices, so you don’t have to juggle a dozen different apps.

Your security system should be the foundation of your Smart Home. A Smart Home Security system not only protects your home but allows you to control it entirely.

One App, Total Control

A Smart Home Security System is no longer simply intrusion detection. Your system can integrate with systems throughout your home such as: smart thermostats, water sensors for flood detection, smart locks, lighting, and a host of other network-connected devices in your home.

This allows you to control all aspects of your Smart Home from one app. You can program “scenes” that simplify it even further, activating or deactivating multiple devices with a single click. Activate lights and thermostats when you come home, lock up and turn off lights for the night from bed, or turn down your lighting to set the mood for date night.

More Devices, More Control

The internet of things (IOT) is one of the biggest driving factors in Smart Home Adoption. More and more devices can connect to our networks and be controlled remotely.

Water Sensors

Security Cameras

Thermostats

Home Irrigation

Smoke & CO Detectors

Lights & Light Switches

Locks

Power Sockets

Smart Vacuums

TVs

Garage Doors

Appliances

A.I. Driven Control

Controlling your home is only the beginning of Smart Home Automation. Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) is helping smart homes manage themselves. Your system can improve the energy efficiency of your home by automatically adjusting for weather conditions, when you leave, and in anticipation of your return home.

A.I. is also making your home safer. The software in your video doorbell or security camera can detect the difference between people, animals, and vehicles and respond appropriately. A critter visiting in the backyard doesn’t warrant much attention at 2 am, but a person could trigger lights and an alert to your phone. That means fewer false alarms and better awareness of what is happening around your home.

Control, Even When You’re Away

Remotely controlling the devices in your home is about more than turning off the lights with your phone because you’re already comfortable on the couch. With a Smart Home Security System, you can easily check in on your home from anywhere with an internet connection.

Checking home security cameras while away camping

Your Smart Home can automatically adjust your lights to give the impression someone is home even if you are on a beach in a different country. It can also help you stay aware of what is going on, when children arrive home from school or when packages are delivered. Your system can send real-time notifications for unexpected activity, you can remotely view your cameras, see who is at the door, or even grant access to your home through the app.

A Smart Home Security System not only protects your home but allows you to control it from one app. Making your life more convenient and safer. Speak to a security consultant today about upgrading your home to a Smart Home.

January 5 2022

Home Security Trends for 2022

Laura Thurston Alarm Systems, Smart Home Security

In 2022 we will be celebrating 50 years in the Security Industry. That is a lot of experience protecting our clients and the things that are important to them. In recent years we have seen a rapid increase in the adoption of home security systems and are proud to say we have helped many users add innovative products to their homes that are not only protecting them but making their homes Smarter.

Systems are becoming more complex and at the same time easier to use. Modern home security systems are no longer about simple motion or intrusion sensors. Smart home technology continued to grow rapidly in 2021. Today’s systems are capitalizing on the smart home movement to give users full control over their homes from smart locks to thermostats to lights.

All of this is propelled by new technologies that are making homes safer and more efficient and comfortable. Here are the trends that are driving smart home security adoption in 2022.

AI

Our devices are getting smarter. Smart thermostats can automatically adjust your home’s temperature when you leave. When it is hot outside, it can turn itself down or minimize waste if you have left a window or door open. A smart home saves you energy and money.

Your security system doesn’t simply react to unexpected motion or intrusion. It can now better assess the context of your home and notify you of a variety of things. It can recognize when you leave the house and alert you to unlocked doors or open garages.

Security Camera AI — Home Security Cameras can leverage AI to better identify people, animals, or vehicles and send you customer alerts about what is important to you.

Your home security cameras are even smarter. They can differentiate between people, vehicles, and pets. They will send you custom alerts when someone approaches your home or if Fido is on the couch when he shouldn’t be. AI is making your entire security system smarter.

Hands-Free Control

Touchless security is one of the biggest shifts over the past year and it continues to grow in 2022. 1 in 4 Canadians already owns a smart speaker, up 66% since 2019. These speakers are driving the development of voice-controlled features from voice search functionality on websites to your home’s lights and security features.

Newer home security systems can also leverage this technology allowing users to activate features without lifting a finger. Smart doorbells activate when approached and can send live video to your device. You’ll know when your deliveries arrive and can answer your door from anywhere.
In the office, biometric-driven access control allows us to go touchless.

Automation, Making Your Life Easier

Yes, our homes are full of smart devices, but many users are not fully utilizing them. Many more devices are becoming “smart” via z-wave wireless technology. This makes them more secure than simple wifi-connected devices protecting your privacy.

We are seeing more and more users take advantage of these kinds of geofencing features. Many of them are also creating elaborate “scenes” to set the mood. Programming your smart home means being able to shift to romantic dinners or movie nights with the lights down with a single command.

Your security system can be the powerful and secure foundation for your smart home. Making homes more efficient and giving homeowners more power peace of mind.

December 8 2021

Smart Home Security for the Holidays

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

Your Smart Home Security System doesn’t just protect your home. It can help make the holidays even better. Its home automation features can help make the season just a little easier, and devices like a video doorbell can help protect your packages. The Alarm.com App that drives the system has something extra special to help you capture some Christmas magic this year.

Capture Evidence of Jolly ‘Ol Nick

It’s tough to impress kids these days with technology, but this should get their attention. You can spread the magic by sharing it with friends and family too. With the seasonal Santa Security feature on the Alarm.com App, you’ll have incontrovertible evidence that Santa was in your house: a digital photo, taken by your security cameras the night before, of the jolly guy himself, in your home, delivering their gifts.

Between now and December 31^st you will be able to use this holiday feature to add a little magic to your holidays.

How to Catch Santa on Your Smart Home Security Camera This Year

Note: To catch Santa in your home, you’ll need the latest version of the Alarm.com app, and a compatible Alarm.com home security camera.*

Open your Alarm.com app. Select a live video feed from a compatible Alarm.com security camera in your home.
Tap the Santa icon in the video feed to get a still image from your security camera.
Choose a Santa from the menu to add to your snapshot. You’ll see full-colour images of the real Santa for a daytime snapshot, and black and white options for the night. You can resize and move Santa if you need to.
Delight your family. When your children wake you up at 5:30 am on Christmas morning, show them your snapshot.
Share the magic! Share your Santa snapshots with family and friends by email, text, and social media (Don’t forget to tag us @alarmsys).

Light It Up with Home Automation

Crawling around behind or under the Christmas tree to switch the light on is one holiday tradition we can do without. With a Smart Home Security System you can turn the tree lights on with just a tap on your smartphone. You can even automate your tree to light up at sunset, or when you arrive home and disarm your security system, then turn itself off automatically at midnight so you never forget. Just add a smart plug to your system and connect your tree lights, and you’re ready to go.

Heat the Halls

Whether you’re visiting family, entertaining guests or just enjoying some downtime this holiday, a smart thermostat will keep up with your schedule. Adjusting automatically when you are at home longer than normal or if there are more people in the house. If you’re headed out of town, you can instantly override your usual schedule by turning on “away mode” for savings.

Smarter Christmas Lights

Don’t waste money leaving those beautiful Christmas lights running all day long and avoid the unenviable task of unplugging and re-plugging for a month. Use home automation scheduling to keep your lights aglow, when you want them, this holiday season.

Protect Your Packages

The holiday season often means more online shopping. As packages pile up at doors, opportunistic thieves risk ruining the festive season. A video doorbell can help dissuade thieves and let you know exactly when your packages arrive.

November 29 2021

PowerG: The Power of Wires, Without The Wires

Laura Thurston Commercial Security, Smart Home Security

Cut out the wires and plug-in peace of mind with PowerG, the leading wireless security technology for today’s homes and businesses. PowerG offers all the benefits of traditional wired security, without the hassles and vulnerabilities of wires.

Secure

PowerG devices use ultra-reliable, two-way 128-bit AES encrypted communication. This iron-clad protection blocks interference delivering unparalleled cyber protection – ensuring reliable performance with minimum false alarms.

PowerG Sensors take proactive measures against malicious attacks like Radio Frequency (RF) jamming by using a practice known as Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS). This process involves splitting the RF bandwidth into multiple channels.

The transmitter (the PowerG Sensor) and the receiver (the alarm panel) both agree on a set of channel hopping sequences that will take place and they can switch between channels rapidly. A potential intruder would never be able to adjust a RF jamming device quickly enough to effectively block a signal.

They are also certified with ULC Wireless Commercial Burglary Listing 1, 2 and 3 – an industry first in Canada! The approval means these products have been certified under the highest level of requirements for commercial applications.

Did You Know:

RF jamming is any malicious technique that prevents wireless signals from reaching their intended destination. This is accomplished by blocking the receiver with a stronger signal at the same wireless frequency as the device that is legitimately trying to communicate with it.

When this is done on an alarm system, the system doesn’t receive the incoming signals from sensors, and no action is taken during a security breach or an unfavourable environmental condition. Early wireless sensors did not take this into account, and this made RF jamming an effective way to defeat an older wireless system.

Convenient

The Long-range wireless transmission enables easy, quick wire-free and repeater-free installations. Adaptive transmission stretches time between battery changes and reduces service costs.

Extended Range

Devices communicate up to 2km/1.24 miles line-of-sight, which is 4X the distance of traditional wireless.

Long Battery Life

Adaptive Transmission Technology automatically adjusts transmission power & maximizes battery life.

Easy to Install

PowerG Devices simplify installation by reducing the cabling that needs to be installed.

PowerG offers arguably the best wireless range in the security industry. Its powerful signal can help you overcome the range issues that other sensor lineups may experience. It is great for use in detached garages, barns, multi-building complexes, and even large industrial buildings.

PowerG devices include a range of panels, intrusion detectors, safety sensors, and more. Speak to one of our Security Consultants to learn more.

November 22 2021

Smart Home Security: Water Protection

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

A few minutes. That’s all it takes for a leaking pipe or split washer hose to flood your home and cause thousands of dollars in damage. Now your Smart Home Security system can protect you from water damage and help you save water.

Stop Water Damage

Water damage often starts where you can’t see it: under sinks, behind washers, under water tanks and in attics. Protect your home’s most vulnerable areas with wireless water sensors. They detect moisture and alert you.

For more severe water problems such as a burst pipe, a Smart Water Valve can make a world of difference. Installed at your home’s main water supply, its high-tech internal meter quickly detects large leaks and alerts your smart home security system. The system then activates the device’s onboard actuator, closing the valve and shutting off your water to minimize damage.

Did You Know?

Water damage is the number one cause of insurance claims.

Prevent Water Waste

Our Smart Water Valve+Meter also detects a range of other issues that cost you money. Its smart meter will help you detect persistent leaks or running toilets that cause water bills to skyrocket over time. It can alert you to excessive water consumption at home or at a rental property

Because it’s integrated with your security system, it knows when you’re home or away and responds accordingly. For example, if someone is taking a long shower and your system knows you’re home, you’ll get an alert but the water will stay on. However, if you’re away and one of your toilets is constantly running, the water will shut off to help save up to 200 gallons of wasted water per day.

Stay Ahead of Frozen Pipes

A frozen pipe is a flood waiting to happen. Keep ice out of the picture with your Smart Water Valve+Meter’s water temperature monitoring and your system’s remote temperature sensors. If your basement needs a blast of emergency heat, you’ll know.

Using the Smart Water Valve+Meter couldn’t be simpler. Once installed, you’ll find the controls right there in your Alarm.com app—next to your security system, smart locks, smart thermostat, security camera feeds, and everything else. Speak to a security consultant today about adding Smart Water Protection to your home.

November 1 2021

5 Tips to Save Energy this Winter

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

Did you leave the thermostat heat too high when you left for work or the lights on in your living room when you went skiing for the weekend? There are plenty of ways your home may be wasting energy, water, and money.

A Smart Home Security System doesn’t just protect your home it can help improve your home’s energy efficiency and save you money. Here are 5 Smart Home Automation tips that can help save you energy.

Take Control of Your Home’s Heating

Your home’s heating and cooling system consumes more energy than any other appliance. Reducing unnecessary use can translate into savings each month. Smart Thermostats can help homeowners conserve between 16-23% energy, translating into savings on your monthly utility bill.

Smart thermostats and temperature sensors can adjust to your home’s energy needs. Lowering the temperature when no one is home and activating again when you return to eliminate waste. Coupled with additional sensors, your Smart Thermostat protects your home by detecting freezing temperatures or humidity in your home and adjusting accordingly.

A Smart Thermostat can also be remotely activated, so you can adjust it even when you are not home.

Avoid The Big Freeze

Temperature sensors don’t just keep you comfortable, they can save you a lot of frustration and expense as well. If you are away and your home gets too cold you could risk frozen and burst pipes. No one wants to come home to a flooded basement. A Smart Home Security system can monitor vulnerable parts of your home and help protect it. Adjusting the heat or notifying you if there is an issue that puts your home at risk such as a winter power outage.

Drip Drip Drip

Another smart device that can not only save you money on your water bill but could also save you from a big cost is a Water leak sensor. These can be installed under sinks, hot water tanks, and laundry rooms to detect the presence of a leak. They can text or email you about a water problem, so you are aware even if you are not at home. Early detection can help avoid wasting water or having to deal with potentially serious flood damage.

Why Is Every Light in The House On?

Smart lights allow you to take control of your home’s lighting from anywhere. You can turn off a light in the kitchen from bed with your phone or turn up your living room lights with voice control. You can create scenes, or preprogrammed lighting, triggering numerous devices with a single command. Turn down the lights for movie night, lights out at bedtime, or any number of combinations for your convenience.

Smart lighting fixtures and bulbs are not just more convenient, but they can help improve energy efficiency. Your Smart Home Security system can be programmed to turn off lights when you aren’t home and turn them on again when you return. No more fumbling in the dark and no more wasted energy because you left a light on.

Watch Out for Energy Vampires

Many home electronics are always drawing energy, even when they are not in use. The worst of these “energy vampires” are smartphone and laptop chargers and devices with active-standby modes, like TVs. Unplugging these devices while they are not in use can eliminate this drain, but it is a hassle. A smart outlet or power strip automatically detects and cuts off power to devices in standby mode or not in use.

The total energy expenditure of miscellaneous non-essential appliances accounts for approximately 20% of the energy use in an average home. By switching to smart plugs and outlets, this plug load can be reduced by as much as 50%!

Coupled with energy-efficient appliances and properly sealed windows and doors Smart Home Automation can make a big difference in your home’s energy consumption. This will help save you money on your energy bills and is good for the environment. Speak with one of our Security Consultants to learn how you can leverage Smart Home Automation in your home.

October 20 2021

5 Tips for Improving Home Security

Laura Thurston Smart Home Security

Forget the “Hide-Away-Key”

For decades homeowners have safeguarded against being locked out by hiding spare keys around their home’s entrance. A hide-away rock, in a planter, even under the mat.

key hidden under a mat at the back door

The trouble with this system is almost anyone knows what to look for when checking for a spare key, including experienced burglars!

Instead, consider a smart lock. Most door locks can be replaced with a digital lock that not only secures your home but adds many convenient features. Smart locks allow users to lock or unlock doors remotely. If you forgot to lock up on the way out, you can easily do so. Or grant access to someone. You can also create unique user PINs that limit when a user can visit while logging their entries (great for dogwalkers or neighbours’ housesitting).

Don’t Let Them Know You Are Gone

One of the best ways to protect your home is to avoid the classic signs that a homeowner is away. Ask neighbours to collect papers, temporarily stop mail delivery, or leave a few select lights on. The trouble with these solutions is they are inconvenient and ultimately unreliable.

A smarter solution to consider is home automation. Smart Home Automation allows you to create schedules that make your home responsive to the time of day. Instead of leaving the porch light on for two weeks straight, activate multiple lights within your home and have them shut off at pre-set times to appear more natural than static lighting.

An added benefit is you can check in on your system anytime.

Keep an Eye on Your Home from Anywhere

Checking home security cameras while away camping Smart cameras allow you to check in on your home anytime from anywhere, as long as you have network connectivity. They can do so much more to enhance your home security. New home security cameras feature video analytics software that transform your cameras from passive recording devices into active watchdogs. Smart home cameras can identify the difference between people, animals, and vehicles and respond appropriately.

You may not care if the local wildlife passes through your yard, but a potential intruder is another story. Video AI features can identify people where they shouldn’t be and activate your lights to scare them off and send real-time notifications to your mobile device.

24/7 Monitoring

Being able to check the status of your security system is helpful to put your mind at ease, but you can’t watch your home all the time. We can. A smart home security system links multiple devices such as smoke detectors, glass break sensors, motion detectors, and more to a central monitoring station keeping your property secure.

The encrypted wireless sensors securely transmit when activated, alerting our monitoring station immediately. With professional monitoring, you can set pre-programmed responses in the event of intrusion, fire, flooding, or another emergency. Even if you are away on vacation, someone is looking out for your home

Protect Your Packages

A video doorbell gives you a safe, smart way to see who is at the door, no matter where you are. It is automatically activated when someone approaches your home before they even ring your doorbell. You’ll be notified when it has been activated and be able to see when your packages are delivered. That way you can ensure that your precious deliveries do not sit too long on your front porch where potential thieves can spot them.

young professional woman checks on a delivery through her alarm.com app

Because our doorbell cameras can be fully integrated into your smart home security system, they’re able to work with other devices in your home and your mobile phone. That gives you and your family more ways to incorporate your doorbell camera into everyday life.