Today's home security systems have evolved into tech-friendly devices that protect not only the inside of your home, but the outside and come with features you might not expect.
Essential Video Cameras Inside and Out
Homeowners are excited about one feature many home security systems are offering today at affordable prices—video cameras to monitor the inside and outside of their homes.
Outdoor cameras are also a great distracter to burglars who realize they may be seen or recorded so they often skip homes with camera devices. In addition, gone are the bulky and ugly cameras and if desired, outside cameras can be hidden or disguised based on homeowner's wants and needs.
Many homeowners also enjoy interior cameras for nanny, babysitter and even teenager monitoring.
PC, Tablet and Laptop Access
Security systems, based on model, also offer homeowners the ability to login to their home systems and view the home's interior and exterior via video cameras. Off-site monitoring also affords homeowner's the ability to arm or disarm the system.
These remote features also allow the homeowner the ability to unlock and disarm systems when out-of-town family guests arrive or to admit housekeepers or other service personnel, watch to ensure they aren't stealing and lock the home and arm the systems once empty.
These features are making homeowners feel much safer knowing they can access their home systems remotely and stay on top of what's going on when they're away.
The Ability to Control Other Home Devices
These techie features allow security systems to raise or lower thermostats, turn lighting off and on (inside and out), and even control entertainment systems whether you're home or away.
Many security systems offer two ways to do this by using the telephone and entering certain codes or by using the remote monitoring feature on laptops or PCs—even smartphones.
It's a good idea to research which security systems offer the most features and one can do so by exploring http://www.homesecurityinfo.com/home-security-systems/ to browse the models, features and how each system works.
Alarms Alerts While You're Away
If you've ever wondered if you locked the door or closed a window, some systems will alert you via text messages, emails or phone alerts. There's nothing better than an alert to ensure you head back to lock the door or close the window or even better, logging into your device remotely to disarm the system and asking a trusted neighbor to take care of securing the home for you.
Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detecting
Beyond just ensuring your home is safe from burglars, most security systems also keep your home safe with smoke and fire alarms and can detect unsafe levels of carbon monoxide.
Along with alerts from the system itself, the manufacturer's monitoring features can alert the police and fire stations to ensure you get out of the home safely and quickly put out fires to save your home.
Today's security systems are so technologically advanced it's easy to see why many homeowners are taking the plunge and purchasing affordable systems to ensure their dwellings are safe whether they are home or away.
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