Before spending the money on a security system for my home, I did some research.
I wanted to determine whether or not the investment was worth it.
I was worried about paying monthly fees and dealing with false alarms. However, I also wanted to be sure that my family is safe. While my kids are old enough to get off the bus by themselves and spend a few hours alone before my wife and I get done with work, I was worried about their safety. One really helpful aspect of home automation is that I can use the mobile app to watch what’s going on at home through the video doorbell and security cameras. I can easily make sure the kids arrived home, got inside and are right where they are supposed to be. With electronic door locks, I remotely unlock to allow them inside and there’s no worry over losing a key. Another benefit of the security system is that it discourages a home invasion. It has an alarm that should scare off the majority of potential burglars and the monitoring company notifies the local authorities if someone does attempt to access the house. A recent study found that as more people in the neighborhood install home security systems, the number of robberies significantly decreased. The home security system I chose offered a variety of different features. Through an app on my phone, I’m able to monitor, make adjustments and receive alerts from a smart thermostat, keyless door locks, smart lighting, security cameras, sump pump, carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm.