Being at home should evoke feelings of safety and security. At the same time, the home should be a comfortable place to live. This is where smart home security solutions come into play: they add layers of protection to your house and fit your lifestyle at the same time. With the five tools you’ll read about in this article, you will not have to sacrifice convenience for safety. In fact, your Lakes Region home will run smoother than ever. From smart locks to whole home lighting control, these technologies will make your days simpler and safer. To learn how, read on. 

Smart Door Locks

With smart door locks, you can know exactly when someone enters your home. The locks allow you to enter by entering a code on a keypad, or with your smart device, like a cell phone. The locks also link to your phone, which will notify you whenever someone accesses your house. So, you will gain that extra peace of mind knowing exactly when the kids get home from school.

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Doorbell Camera

A camera on your doorbell works very well with a smart lock; not only will you know when someone enters the house, you can also see exactly who that someone is.  From your smartphone or mobile device, you can see streaming video of the front stoop whenever the doorbell rings, even if you aren’t home. This knowledge brings power; now you can determine if you would like to open your door to this individual.

IP Surveillance Cameras

Adding extra surveillance cameras throughout the rest of your home and outdoor spaces is a perfect way to monitor more than the front door. Once again, these cameras can stream live video to your phone or tablet, that way you’ll know what’s happening wherever you are. Whether you want to check on a rambunctious new pet or keep eyes on a vacant house, surveillance cameras are your best guard against threats. 

Motion Sensors

Motion sensors are another great security tool. You can place these inside or outside the home to make sure no one is meddling where they shouldn’t. If you have areas of your house you would like off limits to the kids or guests, place a motion sensor there. Then, if someone is in that space, you can program the sensor to notify your phone. Another great use of motion sensors is to attach them to outdoor flood lights. This way, if someone or something is on your property at night, the lights will turn on, and you’ll be able to see if it’s a just pesky raccoon or something more dangerous.

As you look over these options, remember, each of these devices works best on a coordinated team. They can all be easily integrated into your smart home system to ensure that you have total control over your home’s security. To learn more about how to incorporate these devices into your lifestyle, contact us, we can help.