The warm summer weather has arrived. Summer plans have been established or are in the process of being planned. Between your kids’ activities, days at the pool and vacation travel, you’re going to be away from home more.
For peace of mind, maybe you are considering a smart home security system. You could install a smart device that will allow you know about suspicious activity at home. Connected cameras can send you smartphone alerts for example.
There are even security solutions with activity sensors that alert you if a door or window has been opened or left open.
Peace of mind, one alert at a time. However, consider these three questions:
1: Will you catch every alert?
What if there is a break-in at your home and you get an alert – do you miss it? What if you are on vacation, swimming, at the movies with your family or have your phone on “do not disturb.” You may be on an airplane or taking a nap?
If you don’t have a security system with professional monitoring, you may miss the activity at your house, therefore missing the opportunity to call for help when it is most needed.
2: Will you respond to every alert?
Investigating every alert, you receive for suspicious activity isn’t easy. You can become overwhelmed, especially with standalone devices that don’t understand enough context to recognize harmless activity like a pet sitter entering your home.
If you happen to be on vacation when you receive an alert, would you know what to do if you spot suspicious activity at home? If you are overseas, for example, dialing 911 won’t connect you to your local police or fire department.
3: Is there a better way to protect your home?
Smartphone alerts from home are a great way to stay connected to your home, however, they can’t assist you in a real emergency.
They may be able to let you know if everything is okay at home or that you need to call and check in with your teen but they can’t signal emergency response. Only a professionally monitored system can signal for help.
All of our security systems include this service. No matter where you are, or what time of day or night it is, you will have a trained security professional ready and waiting to respond. Once your alarm sounds, the monitoring station is notified and they notify your local police or fire department on your behalf.
Our alarm technology comes with other proactive safeguards too. You will get crash and smash protection and our dedicated cellular connection.
We also offer smart devices such as video doorbells, smart door locks, smart smoke detectors, and much more.
Want a smarter, safer summer?
Get a smart security system that you can trust. Professional Monitoring will give you and your family peace of mind no matter where you are this summer. Give us a call today to get started (409) 792-9212.
