Protecting Your Family While You’re Away

Protecting Your Family While You’re Away

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Protecting Your Family While You’re Away

A couple of years ago, my husband received an unexpected promotion. We were both unbelievably excited until he found out about the terms of this promotion. He would need to work on the night shift at his company for a few months until an opportunity opened up during the day. Staying in our home at night by myself was harrowing. Those four months seemed like the longest ones of my life. If you must be away from your family at night due to job responsibilities, consider installing a security system. This convenient item will allow you to protect your family while you are providing for them financially. On this blog, you will learn how to shop for the best security system for your home.

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Home Security Is Now Really Truly Security

1 March 2017
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There was a time when home security equipment was not that great, and it really only gave a homeowner peace of mind. Just as an example, home security systems used to call the local authorities through a landline. Well, if the landline was cut, the local authorities would not be notified. This is just one instance of an older security system not being very secure. The equipment available on the market now can truly make your home more secure. Here are three pieces of security equipment that you should install in your home. 

Home Automation

Home automation is much more than a security system. Home automation gives you complete control over the security of your home. With home automation you will be able to turn your alarm on or off from your phone. You will also be able to get notifications on your phone whenever something happens within your home. It gives homeowners peace of mind being able to control the security system.

Automatic Deadbolts

There is no question that the best way to secure a door leading the outside is with a deadbolt. On the market there are now automatic deadbolts. This means that no matter where you are, as long as you have cell service, you will be able to deadbolt your door. This comes in handy when on vacation and you know that you need to let someone into your home. You can unlock the door, and then you can lock it when they leave. This enables you to have complete control over who goes into the home, and it makes it so you do not have to have an extra key made.

Cameras

Security cameras have come a very long way in the past decade. The security cameras on the market now actually move in almost a complete circle to get a near 360 degree picture of the goings-on in your home. They are also now equipped with infrared so they can record during the night. One of the most important aspects of security cameras now is that they record data off site. Burglars used to be able to take the camera with them and, thus, take all the evidence. The cameras now record to a secure website that you have complete access too. In fact, you can watch your camera in real time as well. 

Talk to a home security professional to learn more about these options and more.