Home alarm and security system companies have always eagerly embraced technology to improve their products. Electronic sensors, video surveillance systems and digital control panels are just a few of the technological advances home security companies have pioneered to help millions of Americans feel safer in their homes. Along with advancements to home safety and security have come the value added benefits of convenience and home automation.
Home automation & energy management
At its most basic level, a home security system is an alarm that goes off if a door or window is broken in your home. Today’s expanded variety of home security system options includes an entire suite of home automation and energy management tools that will help your home run safely and efficiently. Remote access to your home, video surveillance systems, electrical outlet control, and energy-use reports can easily automate nearly all of your home’s safety features.
Some useful home automation options include:
- Custom lighting schedules.
- Thermostat controls.
- Electrical outlet control
Remote security control
Online applications and mobile phone apps allow you to monitor and control your home security system from anywhere. You can now connect to your home like never before—by actually interacting with the safety, home automation, and home monitoring systems that you have installed.
Useful examples include:
- Remotely monitoring and controlling your home security system from anywhere.
- Receiving security alerts. Your home security system can send your cell phone text and email alerts, notifying you of arrivals to your home, when your door is open too long, of a water leak, and countless other occurrences.
- Lock and unlock your doors remotely. Remote door locking always keeps you in control of your home’s security.
- Electrical outlet controls. Deactivate outlets when you’re away from home that may have a coffee maker, toaster or iron plugged into them. Receive peace-of-mind knowing these appliances are no longer heating. Also, save energy knowing electronics such as a TV or computer are disconnected from power, and not wasting energy and money while sitting unused.
- Fire alarm monitoring.
- Window sensors.
Medical alerts
Home safety now extends to the medical safety of you and your family. You can protect yourself and your loved ones with a medical alert system. WH Security medical alerts are activated by the simple push of a button. Our alert buttons are located on two-way calling stations, necklaces, bracelets or belt clips, and when activated they contact WH Security’s monitoring center immediately. Dispatchers will attempt to reach you through the calling station. If there is no response, WH Security will immediately dispatch emergency personnel to your address.
Consider taking advantage of a more sophisticated home monitoring and automation system today. Call WH Security at 763-477-3664 to set up your free home safety consultation.