Why Purchase a Smart Home Security System?
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
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.
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!
