How to Make Your Smart Home Secure
A smart home system can make life more comfortable for every member of your household. More importantly, it can provide extra protection for you and your family, 24/7/365. In this brief article, we discuss how to make your smart home secure: what additional security measures you can take when you have a smart home system installed in your property.
What Is Smart Home Security?
Smart home security is any type of home security system that can be controlled and monitored via a home Wi-Fi network. It may consist solely of a CCTV installation or it could be a fully-featured system with cameras, motion sensors, smoke detectors and audible alarms. It is possible to buy home security bundles with a certain number of devices or you may have a system designed especially for your home, with custom features that provide the highest level of protection possible. A traditional home security system may include many of the same features but, without internet connectivity, it will not offer the same degree of control that a smart security system offers.
Automating Home Security: How to Make Your Smart Home Secure
Whether you already have a smart home system or you are thinking of installing one in the near future, the best way to secure your smart home is to work with a team that has an in-depth knowledge of the available technologies and how they may best be integrated into your home automation setup.
CCTV – With internet-connected CCTV, you can log into your system and see what is happening in and around your home at any time, from any location.
Remote Activation – A home security system with remote activation enables you to turn on your alarm from almost anywhere. This is a very handy feature if you should happen to forget to activate it on your way out.
Central Locking – With central locking, you can lock every external door in your home with the click of a button.
Activity Alerts – You can configure your smart security system to send an alert to your phone or email account whenever someone arrives at your home or in the event you leave an appliance on.
For more information on how to secure your smart home, contact Connect Automation now. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have – such as “What is a smart security camera?” – and to arrange a free consultation if desired.