Keep Your Home
and Family Safe While Saving Money by Adding a Home Security System!
We know that keeping your home and family safe is a top
priority. A home security system offers protection to both your property and loved
ones. Many of today’s home security systems act as both a home automation
system and security
system, which adds convenience and energy
savings. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of installing a
home security system this year.
Added Protection
To Your Home
The
benefit that first comes to mind when considering a home security system is
protection. It is not uncommon to know someone whose home has been burglarized or have gone
through it yourself. Initial feelings of fear and violation are then topped
with the added hassle of lost electronics, jewelry, and other high
value items. The tragedy is only made worse when you find one of the items lost
was an irreplaceable family heirloom. Home
security systems aim to protect your property and those inside from incidents
like burglary, home intrusion, fires and more. There
are two options when it comes to choosing the type of home security systems you
would like to install: professionally monitored or self-monitored. While self-monitored
systems still offer
protection to your home and family, you do have to monitor the system yourself
rather than relying on it to alert you or emergency services. Professional
monitoring systems can protect you and your home whether you are aware of the
problem or not, which can offer you added peace of mind. Even though a security
system is an additional expense, in the event of
a break-in, it could possibly pay
for itself, considering the average victim of burglary is estimated to
have a roughly $2,500 loss. According to the FBI, there were an estimated
1,401,840 burglaries in 2017 alone.
A Proven Burglar
Deterrent
Oftentimes alarm systems come with signage you can place around the
outside of your home, such as
yard signs, door and window stickers, and prominent outdoor cameras in hopes of
deterring a burglar altogether. Some research shows that a large percentage of
burglaries are planned at least a day in advance and that more often than not,
perpetrators look for signs of a security system in
advance as well. One study found that, as the number of home security systems
increased in an area, the number of residential robberies decreased in that
area, even for people who didn’t have their own security system. Having a
security system in place not only protects you but can help create a safer neighborhood
overall.
Added Peace of
Mind
Knowing that your
property is being monitored with a home security system allows you to achieve
greater peace of mind. Whether you're home or away, you can rest assured
knowing that your home is being protected. With today’s technology, you can
have remote access to your
home from anywhere in the world. Depending on the provider, security
systems can be set up to notify you and emergency services in the
event of an intrusion, fire, gas leak, water issue and more. You are also more
likely to have video or photo evidence to supply your insurance company, should you need
to place a
claim.
Energy Savings
Many modern home
security systems feature home automation options that allow you to
save money on energy costs by connecting to your home wirelessly. Oftentimes you
can pair smart thermostats, smart lights,
and smart keys for doors to your home and garage which can improve your home’s electricity
management and safety. You can even use this tool to turn lights on
and off while you’re on vacation to help give the
home the appearance that someone is there.
Reduced Insurance
Premium
As a homeowner, it is likely that you have homeowners
insurance. There are many homeowners insurance
companies that offer discounts
off your annual premium for installing self-monitored or
professionally monitored security systems. If your system includes features
like environmental monitoring to detect fire, smoke, or water
damage, you may even be eligible for additional discounts depending on your
carrier. This may apply to business insurance as well!
Keeping your home and family
safe is of the utmost importance. While a security system cannot
physically protect you during a robbery or other home security event, it can
deter burglars and alert you to contact authorities quickly. Now that you are
considering home security, it may be a good time to think about other ways in
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