Features to Add to a Home to Increase Safety
Upgrading the safety of a home is always a good idea.
Upgrading the safety of a home is always a good idea. But it's also possible to add features that improve the safety of a property and its appearance. Residents who wish to make their home safer without turning it into a bleak fortress can consider these features below:
Security cameras
Security cameras aren't new on the market, but shockingly, many people still need to learn their importance. Occupants can have visual access to all home areas with a proper home security camera set.
New tech features make surveillance cameras more advanced and easier to use yearly. Now, smartphone-friendly apps let homeowners peek at lurkers around their property that their cameras have spotted or send a notification if something is suspicious.
Smart locks
The front door is often the main entry point for burglars. Smart locks quickly boost home security because they don't open with a key. Instead, there's a keypad and a code only the homeowner and their family know.
A smart lock has many features, like self-locking after a few seconds or minutes, remote locking and unlocking, and more.
Window security
Other than front doors, first-floor windows are another popular entry point for burglars. Thus, window locks should work properly at all times. Also, it may be worth getting glass break sensors that will send an alert if the window gets broken.
Video doorbell
There are many funny online videos of delivery bloopers outside a home's front doors. Well, these videos are recordings from a video doorbell system. These doorbell cameras record one-way video and two-way voice so homeowners can answer from their smartphones.
Homeowners can get alerts whenever a person approaches the porch, regardless of whether they ring the bell.
Professional outdoor lights installation
Outdoor lighting works wonders for the home's curb appeal, but this isn't its only function. The lights can also be lifesavers in terms of security. Landscape lighting and motion detector lighting allow the residents or neighbors to spot suspicious activity easier. Plus, lighting gives the impression that someone is always at home.
Home automation
Automate as many home improvement and security features as possible. For example, it's possible to gain instant access to security camera feeds, turn on or off the lights, adjust the home temperature, and much more by phone.
Garage door security
Garage door upgrades have a high return on investment and can be of tremendous help for adding to a home's security. Garage door automation is also an option, allowing for automatic locking and unlocking or receiving alerts when someone tries to break in.
Any home can be a safe home
Home features like outdoor lighting, smart locks, video doorbells, and other home automation functionalities help improve the safety of occupants. Contact local electrical service contractors to learn more about these features and schedule a professional installation to get the most out of the project.
If you need a fast, affordable electrician for your home or business, call RSB Electrical at 480-485-4284.
