Both homeowners and renters need to consider these statistics when it comes to protecting their families, roommates, and possessions. One potential deterrent to home burglaries is a home security system, which, according to statistics, does have an effect on whether or not a burglary will be successful.
Despite any numbers or fears of break-ins, only 14 percent of U.S. residents have an anti-burglar alarm protection system installed in their homes. With crime rates increasing in metro cities especially, now is the time to decide if investing in a security system is the right decision for you.
Today's Modern Security Systems
Back in the day…many older home security systems were 'analog' systems that relied on a standard telephone line. These older models used a computer modem. The system would then use your telephone line to notify your home security monitoring center that an intrusion alarm has been signaled. Today’s home security systems go beyond alarm panels, sensors and keypads.
TODAY’S SMART SECURITY SYSTEMS DELIVER
What’s driving the change? Advancements in technology and homeowners wanting more from their security systems have led to sweeping changes in security. Today’s smart security systems go beyond traditional home security to provide a new level of control, accessibility and connection.
Homeowners of these "smart" security systems are able to utilize features that allow for remote access, at any time and from any location, using a smart phone or personal computer. What’s more, today’s newer systems integrate home automation systems, are customizable to fit busy families schedules and can meet unique needs.
FEATURES CAN INCLUDE:
- Arm and disarm your security system remotely.
- Easily automate lights or change them remotely for your arrival.
- Adjust the thermostat to help save on utility bills or to have a comfortable environment to greet the kids when they return.
- Access appliances like the coffee maker or set schedules to automate them.
- Set up your system to get notifications through email, text, phone or real-time video clips of alarms.
- Receive email or text message of selected events.
- See who’s at the door, what your pet is doing or watch as the kids come home, from your phone, computer or mobile device.
- View stored video clips of events from monitored areas of the home.
HOME AUTOMATION SYSTEMS LET YOU STAY CONNECTED
Connectivity and interactivity are driving the way families live and manage their homes. So while we are expected to be in more places due to business travel, children’s school schedules and social activities, these new smart systems provide cutting-edge connectivity to your household, even when you’re far away. And when the house is occupied, the high level of automation enables more convenience, control and safety from any part of your property. It all adds up to fewer worries and increased enjoyment of life, which is something we would all welcome.
Home Security Innovation
There has been a lot of advancement in home security innovation and with good reason. Burglary is big business. In the United States alone, a burglary committed every 10 seconds, according to the Metropolitan Burglar and Fire Alarm Association (MBFAA). That comes to approximately 13 million homes being burglarized each year.
From home automation to video monitoring, here are a few of the top home automation products and service trends:
Smart home integration: This hot home technology makes it easier to monitor and manage your home while you’re there or away. Smart systems such as ADT Pulse, let you can monitor such alarms as fire, carbon monoxide and personal emergency response systems remotely or from anywhere in your home using your computer, smart phone or iPad.
Broadband video monitoring: This technology makes it possible for your home security system to call your cell phone or send video to your smart phone or laptop at the first sign of trouble. Now you can see what is happening in and around your home while you’re away.
Interactive automation: Home automation is enabling homeowners to manage energy properly with programmable lighting and climate that helps scale back energy usage when they’re not home. You can set these sophisticated systems, you so come home to a comfortable, well-lit home. They also work great to stop your home from looking abandoned when you’re away.
Home security trends continue to evolve and progress and we’ll continue to report on developments in technology. Wondering what our favorite new trend is? More and more people are taking an active role in obtaining the best home security innovation that is right for their family. Make security part of your everyday routine.
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