Heading up north, making it out to family reunions and going on camping trips or family vacations is par for the course during the precious months of summer. While you’re away from home this summer, few things will let you kick back and relax like a home security system. From full-home automation to a basic security package, giving your home the level of security you want will give you the peace of mind you need.
A security or home monitoring system lets homeowners enjoy the peace of mind that only home automation can deliver. Instead of wondering if you left an appliance plugged in, set the motion light for the proper schedule or locked the back door, a home automation program allows you to check on the status of these concerns as well as change their status from a remote location.
Options for home security are extensive, including:
- Simple door and entry alarms
- Strategically placed motion sensors
- Security cameras
- Window contacts
- Glass break sensors (alert when glass is broken)
- Security screens (alert when a screen is sheared)
A home security system from WH Security can also give you the peace of mind that comes from knowing your house is safe from non-crime related worries. Additional options for system alerts include smoke, water, flood and carbon monoxide detection.
Home security system technology has advanced to provide more convenience to homeowners than ever before. Advancements like wireless control panels (cell dialers) and Internet connectivity allow customers without landline phones to have complete control over their security systems. Wireless control panels can also serve as back-ups during power outages, and online access gives homeowners remote control of their systems, letting them control and monitor live images from security cameras, adjust their thermostats and turn lights off or on from mobile devices and computers.
E-mail and text notices can be sent directly to your inbox or phone based on customized alerts that you program into your system. When you are on vacation, the last thing you want to do is fret about whether you left the porch light on. With a few key strokes on your smart phone or laptop, you can adjust dozens of settings to prepare your home security system just the way you like it.
With security comes savings. Homeowners’ insurance policies often offer an 8 to 15 percent discount on homeowner policies when a home security system is installed. That can equal significant reductions in your monthly insurance payments.
Can you put a price on the security of your home while you are away?It may be simpler to choose a customized home security and automation plan to give you the peace of mind you need to enjoy a worry-free summer.