Hire A Professional to Install Your New Smart Alarm System
Gain peace of mind knowing that a professional integrator expertly installed your smart alarm system
You’re finally ready to upgrade your home security to a smart alarm system. Now the biggest question is, should you install the new system yourself or hire a professional? You’re leaning toward a DIY project, because how hard can it be to hook up an alarm system and throw up a few cameras?
As it turns out, there are several considerations that you haven’t anticipated, especially when it comes to equipment, placement and monitoring. That’s why we recommend you trust the job to a professional integration company like Electronics Professionals in Lafayette, LA. Below are 5 benefits you can expect to gain from a professional security installation.
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1. A Whole-Home Security Assessment
One of the pitfalls of embarking on a DIY home security project is that you may not know what kind of security your home needs. A professional integrator can evaluate your entire property and make safety recommendations based on your space’s size and location, the most vulnerable areas of your house and the presence of valuable items you want to protect.
Along with a smart alarm system with motion sensors, an integrator may also suggest surveillance cameras, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A professional can help you build a whole-home security solution that protects your family from dangers both inside and outside the house.
2. A Complete Installation With Proper Equipment Placement
Did you know that a motion detector mounted too high will leave blind spots at the ground level? DIY security projects can be tricky when alarms and motion sensors must be placed correctly to ensure they effectively protect your property. An integrator can also help you mount outdoor security cameras and handle the complex wiring to connect to your indoor system.
3. Guidance on How to Use Your System
The wrong time to find out that your new alarm system isn’t working is during a false smoke alarm or undetected break-in. The right time to troubleshoot potential installation problems and learn all the functions of your new security system is during the installation process itself. A professional integrator can make sure that all your equipment is connected and functioning correctly. Your integrator can also answer any questions you may have and show you how to use specific system functions.
We know how frustrating it can be to rifle through handbooks, squint at poorly drawn diagrams or turn to Google for help troubleshooting common security issues. Let a professional give you peace of mind knowing that your system is working as it should.
4. Professional Monitoring Service
Many professional installations include a professional monitoring service. For you, that means another layer of protection for your property. If something triggers your alarm system — like smoke, an intruder or an unsafe level of carbon monoxide — a monitoring service will act quickly to alert you, your family and emergency services.
5. Integration With Your Home Automation Platform
An integrated smart alarm system provides additional safety measures to keep your family safe and your property secure. With home integration, you can set smart lighting, audio and surveillance to respond to security situations. For example, if your alarm is triggered at the front door, the hallway lights can blaze on and the front door surveillance cameras can start recording. These measures may be enough to deter a would-be intruder.
A professional integrator can integrate all your home security devices under one platform that you can access and control via a smartphone, tablet or remote. Already in bed for the night? Pull up your system on your tablet to turn on the alarm and lock the doors with one tap of a button.
There’s no better time than today to make sure your Lafayette, LA, home is safe for you and your family. To learn about our custom security solutions, call us at 337-268-9753 or fill out an online contact form so we can schedule a consultation. We also offer live chat in the bottom righthand corner of your screen.
