Worried About Home Security? You're Not Alone.
How often do you worry about your home security?
If it's once a month or more, you're in good company. According to a new study of , US homeowners, two-thirds of all homeowners worry about home security and crime at least once a month. 42% experience worries once a week or more, while 16% worry about security every day. Everybody should have the comfort to feel safe and secure in their home or residence.
52% of homeowners check that their doors and windows are locked at bedtime.
39% make sure that their drapes or blinds are closed at night.
35% leave outdoor lights on at night.
22% leave indoor lights on at night.
24% check inside their closet before going to bed.
18% still check under the bed.
Set an alarm schedule.
If you’re the type of person that forgets to arm your alarm at night, then you’re in luck. Smart home security systems allow you to set an alarm schedule based on your habits. If you go to bed at the same time every night, you can schedule your alarm to set to “Arm Stay” at that time, automatically. The same goes for wake up time. You can schedule your security system to disarm on its own at the time that your morning wake up alarm goes off. No worries about false alarms. Life is busy enough; there’s no need to add more tasks to your schedule!
Keep your home the perfect temperature at all times.
Do you have temperature preferences for different times of the day or seasons of the year? Do you like it to be cooler when you sleep at night but warm when you get up in the morning. You can schedule your thermostat to automatically set to your temperature so that your home is never too hot or too cold.
Activate and deactivate codes to your door.
Do you have a dog walker that comes to your house? How about the cleaning company? There is no need for you to give them a key to your home. If you have a a smart door lock you can set a specific access code that only works during the time that they are supposed to be allowed access and on the day that they are supposed to be there. This means you also don’t have to remember to activate and deactivate the temporary access codes.
Every benefit of a home security system with remote access comes back to one ultimate advantage: peace of mind. No matter where you are, you always have access and control. Whether you have kids, elderly parents or a furry friend waiting for you at home, you can check up on them.
We all worry about our homes and our families. It only makes sense that we would fear for the safety of our loved ones, but does a home security system actually relieve this stress and worry? We can’t say that getting a security system will make you feel 100% safe all the time — peace of mind is something that varies drastically from individual to individual — but we can say that most of our clients feel a lot safer after having home security systems installed. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss the options for keeping your people and property safe!