3 Must-Have Smart Features for Your Home Security System
Bolster your home security system with smart features that offer better protection even when you’re not at home
The pandemic that swept the U.S. at the beginning of this year has turned everyone’s life upside down. In this stressful environment, it’s completely normal to feel an increased sense of anxiety, especially as businesses start to reopen and more people return to work. Before we enter the new normal in society, take the time now to make sure your home security system is robust and up to date.
At Electronics Professionals, we offer a range of home security services for homeowners in Lafayette, LA. Keep reading to learn 3 smart security features that are essential to safeguarding your property and valuables.
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1. Video Surveillance
Smart surveillance can help you keep a better eye on what’s happening in and around your property, and can help detect and identify burglars. With video surveillance, you’ll have visual evidence to aid in an investigation after a break-in. Smart surveillance systems come with cloud-based backup, so that you can store and access all recordings online. Even if someone tries to tamper with your cameras, your footage will be safe in the cloud.
You can program times for your video cameras to operate during the day, or you can link them to specific triggers, like a door or window opening. Another option is motion sensor cameras overlooking your driveway that turn on when someone comes within a certain distance of your house.
Before you get started with video surveillance, ask the techs at Electronics Professionals about the best types of cameras to use. Our experts can recommend weatherproof HD cameras that maintain clear picture quality in both direct sunlight and complete darkness.
2. Smart Door Locks
Smart locks add increased protection to the areas of your house where burglars most frequently target: your doors. The presence of smart locks that require codes to unlock may be enough to deter many intruders who rely on picking simple locks for break-ins.
Keyless access also solves a significant security vulnerability for your home. With smart locks, you’ll no longer need to make spare keys to give to dog walkers, housekeepers or friends and family, and you won’t need to leave a spare key under a doormat where a stranger could snatch it.
Instead, you can create special door codes for people who need access to your house. Using the smart lock control app on your smartphone or tablet, you’ll have total authorization to set codes and grant or rescind access as needed.
3. Remote Access
Remote access enables you to monitor your home security anytime, anywhere. Through an app on your smartphone, tablet or laptop, you can access and review all of your security devices and their statuses. Can’t remember if you turned on the alarm before you left for work? Pull up the alarm system on your app to check and arm the house from afar. You can also use your smart app to turn on video surveillance any time, watch real-time footage while you’re away, and use cloud-based storage to access and watch old footage no matter where you are.
Contact Electronics Professionals when you’re ready to upgrade your security system in Lafayette, LA. We provide several home security services, including alarm systems, video surveillance, life and safety monitors, smart door locks and more. We’ll evaluate your home and recommend a custom system that’s right for you. Call us at 337-268-9753 or fill out a contact form to schedule a consultation.
