Did you know that a home without a burglar alarm system is three times more likely to be robbed? It’s a shocking statistic, made all the more frightening when you consider the number of false alarms police have to deal with. False alarms can be emotionally and financially devastating. But since smart security is essential to residential safety, major manufacturers like Alarm.com have worked tirelessly to minimize their potential.

At Safe Home Security, we take every aspect of your safety into account when designing a security system for your Orlando, FL property. In this blog, we’ll show you how Alarm.com continues to combat false alarms, and some simple steps you can take to avoid them.

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Smart Signal

In 2012, between 94 and 98 percent of alarm system calls to the police were false. Today, that number has been reduced by over 98 percent thanks to a single, simple concept: confirmation.

Modern smart alarm systems — in particular, the ones supported by remote monitoring services — will notify you directly before contacting the authorities. The user can then review surveillance footage and cancel the alarm if nothing is wrong.

But Alarm.com wanted to help reduce the risk of a false alarm even more. That’s why they released Smart Signal. The new feature, available as part of an Alarm.com system, allows you to receive alerts and cancel them directly through the app.

While it may seem like a small change, Smart Signal has shown significant results. At this year’s CES, the Consumer Technology Association named Smart Signal the 2019 Security Product of the Year. That means you can rest easy knowing your system won’t accidentally call the police.

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How You Can Prevent False Alarms

The most effective deterrent to false alarms is you. Here are a few easy ways you can help reduce the risk.

Educate Your Family: Many false alarms are caused by simple, preventable issues, like leaving a door or window open, a pet exploring the home while you’re not around, and simple day-to-day activities that are otherwise harmless. Modern smart security systems have built-in protections so most of these issues won’t trigger an alarm, but there’s no replacement for a simple, straightforward conversation about it.

Everyone Knows Their Codes: Make sure your kids, spouse, and anyone else who lives in the house knows what their codes are. Individual codes to disarm the alarm system, via a keypad or smartphone, can let you know when specific people arrive and leave. But forgetting to punch one in can set off the alarm and cause a headache. 

Work with a professional: A professionally installed system will provide you with greater control, simpler interfaces, and the right technology to keep you safe. Today’s technology is easy to use and gives you a range of options to choose from, making your home safer than ever.

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The possibility of a break-in at your home is a nightmare scenario nobody wants to face, but a burglary over the holidays is even more painful to consider. Whether you’re planning to travel this winter or not, you want to know your home and your family are safe and secure. An easy way to give yourself greater peace of mind is to install a burglar alarm system from Safe Home Security. We’re the home security experts in the Hartford, CT area and throughout the country, and we’ve put together this blog to show you all the benefits a smart burglar alarm system has to offer.

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A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO SECURITY

Because they’re primarily designed to be triggered after someone has already broken into your house, burglar alarm systems have largely been a reactive tool in the past. With a smart burglar alarm system from Safe Home Security, though, you can be more active in managing the security of your home.

The main advantage a smart burglar alarm has over earlier systems is the ability to give you real-time updates. No matter where you are, smart alarm systems let you check the status of your space on your mobile device in seconds.

This means no more surprises when you return home after a long vacation, and if an incident does occur, you will be notified in moments along with the appropriate authorities. If you want additional layers of security, a network of cameras and sensors around your home can create a strong safety net, and all of them can be tied to your alarm system.

WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK

A smart burglar alarm is a great tool to improve your home security, but there are times when you’ll want to know everything’s OK without obsessively checking your phone. Fortunately, Safe Home Security offers monitoring services in addition to installing smart alarm systems to give you even greater peace of mind.

With burglary, fire and smoke alarm services, you can rest easy knowing someone’s watching over your home when you are unable to do so. This also means a faster response time if something happens and helps ensure any system hiccups can be corrected promptly.

MORE CONTROL AND CONVENIENCE

Smart alarm systems are great tools for keeping people out of your home, but they can also be useful for letting people in if need be. If your alarm system includes a smart doorbell, you can get a live video feed to see who’s at the door, unlock the door to let them in, then lock it behind them when they’re gone. This is a great feature when it comes to package deliveries or other moments when someone needs to get inside your home when you aren’t there.

Similarly, a smart burglar alarm gives you much more information on how the system itself is running at any given moment. Instead of having to check each door or window individually before leaving your home, glance at a display to see where any doors or windows might be open. Once you’re satisfied, turn the system on or off in seconds from your phone or other device.

GET AHEAD OF YOUR SECURITY CONCERNS

We’d all like to think we’ll never be the victim of a burglary, but there’s no harm in preparing for the possibility all the same. If you want to know more about Safe Home Security’s alarm systems, call us at 800-833-3211 or visit us online.

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