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We keep hearing about the benefits that come from owning a smart home these days, and for the tech-minded individual with an eye on the future it’s easy to see why. If you mention smart homes to most people, they tend to think in terms of operating the lights without using switches, having music follow you from room to room and switching the oven on half an hour before you get home, but there’s so much more to enjoy. It’s slick, it’s convenient and it has almost endless possibilities.
It should be noted as well, hover, that smart home technology can greatly improve the security measures that you have in place. Given the continuing threat of theft and vandalism in properties all over the UK, it comes as no surprise to hear that more and more people are asking questions about smart homes, and how they can make us all feel safer.
Perhaps the most obvious aspect of such technology lies in the installation and usage of CCTV and surveillance equipment. These days, it’s easy to view the images your cameras are providing instantly in real time, and you don’t even have to be at home to do so. If you’re at work and are concerned about the property, for example, you can use an app on your phone to view the pictures from all the cameras you have at your disposal.
Doorbell technology has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years as well. It’s easy to answer the door remotely now, and to clearly see who’s there. If it’s someone you know and trust, you can even remotely allow them into the house if you wish. It’s also possible to issue a friend or relative with a temporary access code to enter the property on any specific day. It’s reassuring to know that leaving a key under the doormat – never a good idea, by the way – can soon become a thing of the past.
And of course there’s more to smart home security than a camera or two. If you hear noises outside, or even if a sensor picks up unexplained and unwanted movement, you can flood the exterior of your home with light. If you have cameras fitted as well the subsequent clarity of recorded and monitored images in the middle of the night can act as a strong deterrent. Smart homes can and will feel safer and more secure than conventional properties did in the past, that’s for sure.
If you’re looking to give your property better protection via smart technology, our team of specialists would like to hear from you. Integrated alarm systems, instant remote CCTV monitoring and programmable access control options are only part of the picture, so call today on 01382 330 606 to find out more. Embracing the very best that modern technology has to offer could bring you the peace of mind that you’ve always been looking for.