Keep Properties & Families Safe with Home Security Systems
2 Innovative Ways to Use Your Alarm System
The winter months in Montana are upon us, and so is the task of preparing homes for winter. Cleaning gutters, checking the chimney for debris, and winterizing pipes are all common tasks completed this time of year, but have you considered evaluating your home security system as well?
A security system ensures your family and Kalispell-area property are safe and secure, not just from potential thieves but from weather events, too. Integrating your alarm system with your home automation control system makes your home an intelligent ally that can survive anything that Mother Nature tosses at it.
Read on below to learn two innovations made possible by pairing your home’s security system with home automation functionality.
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Power Outages
Occasional outages are typical, especially with wintry winds that down powerlines or tear down tree limbs. Many security systems rely solely on your existing broadband service to communicate with the central monitoring station and law enforcement response teams when security breaches occur. With a redundant connection that adds a dedicated cellular line, your home remains protected despite a power outage.
This means that smart locks and window and entry sensors still work without power. If locks or windows are tampered with during an outage, you will still receive a text notification on your smartphone, and our central security station is notified. Just because the power is out does not mean that your home has to go unprotected for any amount of time.
Water Leaks
Busted pipes are one of the leading causes of water damage in homes, and this damage costs insurance agencies and homeowners $9 billion each year. Expertly placed water leak sensors installed in vulnerable areas will send push notifications to your smart device when water is detected or if a pressure change occurs in the pipes. Laundry rooms and water heater closets are ideal locations for water leak sensors.
If you are not at home to address the water emergency, you can use your smartphone to unlock the smart lock on your front door so that a trusted friend or a plumber can respond on your behalf.
Automated smart devices are more intelligent when paired with your home’s security system. For a security consultation at your Kalispell property, connect with us using our online form or chatting with us at the bottom of your browser. We can’t wait to help!
