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Friday, 20 January 2023

Smart Home Security Offers Real-Time Alerts and Two-Way Audio

We’re fortunate to live in an incredible city with vibrant neighborhoods, intense beauty, and endless ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, as with most big cities, crime does not elude us. In 2022, for the first time since 2018, Salt Lake City, UT, returned to the top 100 most dangerous cities in the U.S., according to Fox 13.

Despite this rating, most of us feel quite safe here, and that sense of safety can lead to procrastination. Fortunately, today’s technology makes securing your home and protecting your loved ones easier than ever before.

Let’s explore the latest in smart home security.

Seeing Through the Eyes of a Burglar

According to the National Council for Home Safety and Security, break-ins are more likely to occur during the day when people are at work or running errands. Burglars also aim for homes without a security system, with statistics showing that these homes are 300% more likely to be burglarized. Many of these criminals also choose the patio doors for entry, followed by windows and the front door.

Securing Your Home with Proactive Measures

The most important security measures are the ones that deter potential criminals before they strike. This may include installing security cameras where they are visible and making your home appear occupied, even when your family is away.

Interior and exterior security cameras allow you to keep an eye on your home no matter where you are. Additionally, smart cameras may come with two-way audio, motion detection, night vision, and wide-angle viewing.

If you’re home and someone comes to the door, speak to them through a two-way intercom that’s part of your security system, ensuring they’ve taken notice that you’re protected. When you’re away from home, we can program lights and motorized shades to turn on and off and rise and lower at random intervals, making your home look occupied.

Today’s Smart Security Systems

The latest security systems have come so far from the once-blaring alarms that went off only after someone broke through the door. Today, systems are smart, learning as they watch over you.

They come to know that the dog walker stops by every day at 1 p.m. and, therefore, their presence doesn’t activate a smartphone alert. On the other hand, if a stranger walks up to the garage or around the back, you’ll receive a push notification that sends a view from the security camera and lets you know a stranger is present.

Strategically placed body heat and motion sensors are also more sensitive and smarter than their predecessors. These sensors can tell the difference between animals and humans and add an extra layer of protection—surrounding your home and sending an alert before an intruder can get to the house. Digital tripwires also act as an effective warning for toddler intrusions, letting you know if your little one heads to an “out of bounds” area like the spa, medicine cabinet, or upstairs landing.

At AMT Integration, we specialize in creating a secure, enjoyable, and easily managed home. To learn more about smart home security or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact AMT Integration today.

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