Creating a Safe & Secure Home Before Leaving on Summer Vacation
Today’s Smart Home Security Systems Provide the Ultimate Protection
It’s that time of year when we get our calendars and the phone number of our travel agent and start planning summer vacations. For some, the decision is easy and stress-free. For others, it’s laced with some hesitation. Will their home be safe and secure while they're away, or will it become another summer vacation statistic?
With summer being the prime season that thieves case out homes, now is the time to evaluate your home security systems. Experience the peace of mind that comes from knowing your Nashville and Middle Tennessee home is protected while you're away.
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Remote Monitoring
Today’s smart security systems allow you to view live security camera feeds from anywhere and manage the system remotely. Integrated with smart sensors, you can receive an alert when they detect movement, broken glass, or something unusual.
Whether lying on a tropical beach or exploring the European countryside, you’ll always know what’s happening at home.
Packages left outside are a sure giveaway that a house is vacant. Your security system will alert you when a delivery is made. Remote access lets you open the garage door, and two-way communication allows you to talk to them.
An Intelligent System
Video analytics search data and visuals with mind boggling speed and remember information. This latest AI technology transforms home security, enabling intelligent cameras to learn as they watch. They come to know the difference between a tree waving in the wind and a person behaving erratically. They know if it’s your car pulling into the driveway or a stranger’s.
That knowledge ensures you don’t receive notification after notification, false alarms that could easily disrupt your time away. Instead, you receive an alert and a video clip only when warranted, enabling you to enjoy your vacation while staying connected.
Should a security event occur, these systems integrate with your lighting fixtures. Tap your smartphone, and the outdoor lights start flashing, alerting neighbors that something is amiss.
A Proactive Measure
When choosing their target, criminals look for vacated homes. They’ve learned that lights that turn on at the same time every night are usually set by timers, a sure sign that no one is home.
A better approach, and one recommended by law enforcement, is presence simulation. At Prodigy, we partner with Control4, a leader in smart home automation. This system enables our experts to program an ‘Away’ button on a keypad by the door. Press the button when you leave, and your smart home creates the illusion that someone is present, performing many of the same actions as when you’re there.
The motorized shades raise and lower throughout the day. The lights turn on and off. The TV or music system turns on at random times. It’s some of the best technology out there for securing homes.
Are you ready for the peace of mind smart security brings? To learn more about cutting-edge home security systems or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Prodigy today.
