Your home is your safe space. One of the worst nightmares for a homeowner is imagining someone forcing entry into their home, so you’ll want to ensure you do everything you can to protect your property and your loved ones. Luckily, there are new technological advances in home security all the time, and smart devices are making it easier than ever for homeowners to secure their property. Here are some smart technology solutions you may want to consider for your home.
Trip Wire Technology
Not quite the trip wire you see in movies, this kind of smart technology is set up so that when someone enters a certain point in your property, an alert is sent to your phone. You can then quickly assess whether the person is a genuine visitor or whether something more worrying is going on.
If you don’t see the live video in time, don’t worry. The video is automatically saved on a hard drive so you can review it in future.
Alarm Deterrents
Deterring people from trying to break into your property is one of the best ways to avoid forced entry. While you can use secure locks on doors and windows, there will always be ways to get around them. That’s why a deterrent is so important. Simply having CCTV can make your property less attractive to potential thieves. They tend to target homes that are easy to break into and enter without being noticed.
An alarm deterrent is part of a smart CCTV system and allows you to set up automatic alarms and lights when someone gets too close to your property. It means that anyone who tries to break in will instantly draw attention to themselves, which should have the effect of making them quickly move on. You’ll also have CCTV footage you can pass on to the police if you wish.
App Controls
In the past, some home security systems have been quite complex, requiring you to learn how lots of different technologies work. However, today you can have an entire network of indoor and outdoor cameras, alarms, and motion detectors that are all connected to a single hub. You can then control this hub via an app on your phone, making it so much easier to monitor and change the settings on each device as needed.
If you’re someone who thinks of themselves as a bit of a technophobe, don’t worry. Smart home apps are designed to be as easy as possible to use. If you order your alarm system through Casa Security, we’ll install and set it up for you so it’s ready for use and keeping you safe right away.
Video Doorbells
Video doorbells have become extremely popular in recent years. Drive down the average neighbourhood, and you’ll see many houses fitted with one of these devices.
Most video doorbells have two features. They tend to have motion detectors that start recording when there is movement in sight, and they have a doorbell that sends an alert to your phone when pressed. If you’re not at home or don’t want to come to the door, you can talk to the person through the doorbell’s speaker.
Video doorbells are inexpensive, but they do have a few limitations:
- The camera only tends to cover a small area, such as the view immediately outside your front door
- They can be too sensitive, with the camera getting triggered easily by things like wildlife or pets
- They rely on a stable internet connection and don’t always have a great battery life
While video doorbells can be a good option for basic home security, it’s worth investing in something that’s specifically fitted for your property. A smart CCTV system can be tailored to suit your needs, and solutions can be found for specific issues. For example, if you have pets and need a motion detector that won’t constantly pick them up, or if you want to cover a specific area of your property in an awkward place.
Smart doorbells have to be monitored by you, whereas CCTV systems can be fitted with 24/7 monitoring by the alarm company, which means you don’t have to be on your phone whenever it pings.
Smart Locks
Smart locks are an excellent alternative to traditional key and lock door handles, providing an extra level of protection. They’ve come a long way in recent years, with the ability to either open your door through a fingerprint, through an app or by using a keypad.
Traditional locks can be easy to pick, including some of the most popular types you’ll see in any neighbourhood. However, a smart lock is much more difficult for an intruder to breach and can also work as a deterrent due to its complexity.
Curtain Motion Detectors
Curtain motion detectors are another smart feature that has been added to many alarm systems in recent years to cut down on false alarms. These motion detectors only detect movement along the outer wall of your house, including doors and windows, but not inside the room. This means that when they’re switched on, you can move freely around your house, and the alert is only activated when someone breaches the perimeter, such as opening a window or door. If you’re worried about getting a smart home system because you have kids and pets or just get annoyed by false alarms, this cuts them down and only alerts you to the important stuff.
Smart Lighting
Security lighting systems have been around for a while, but thanks to new advances in smart home technology, they’re easier than ever to use. Your lights can be controlled via an app on your phone, so you can turn lights on and off even when you’re not inside the property. Many people use these systems when they’re away to schedule lights to turn off and on at different times, making the property look occupied even when it’s not.
Smart home technology is fast-evolving, and there are lots of solutions out there that can help you protect your property. From simple solutions like smart cameras to more complex motion detectors, there’s something for all budgets and different home sizes.