Everyone knows that a good security alarm system can help protect your home from intruders, but since the first home security alarms, released in the 1850’s, technology has made giant leaps to make our homes even safer. Check out these recent advances in technology that can help keep you safe within your home.
Wireless Systems
Not long ago, many security systems came wired throughout the home. This made disabling the security system easy — all you had to do was cut the wires. Today, systems are less simple to disable because they use secure wireless technology. What’s more, wireless systems make it easier to pinpoint the area of disturbance in your house while setting off fewer false alarms.
Keypad Doorknobs
With keypad doorknobs, you can create more security in your home by eliminating the need for keys. This allows only the people who know the code able to get inside. For added security, these keypads set off an alarm after several attempts, and they even allow you to program various key codes for different people. If you don’t like the idea of keyless doors, then don’t worry because many keypad doorknobs also come with a key hole, so you don’t have to get rid of your keys completely.
Dual Defense Technology
For a long time, home security systems were easy to get around as long as the intruders knew what they were doing. Today, dual defense technology helps keep your system running at all times, even during power outages, internet failure, and cut phone lines. Companies like Lifeshield use four connections in their Dual Defense technology to keep you safe under any circumstances. Not only does this protect you from burglary, but it alos keeps your system alert, even when there is a fire, so that emergency response can get to your home in time.
Remote Monitoring
Not long ago, it was difficult to manage your security system away from home. Today, it’s simple to change alarm settings, see who’s at your door, and even let people inside you home all while away. With your smartphone, you can download security apps, such as LifeShield’s mobile app, and monitor your home at any time no matter where you are in the world. With apps like this, you can perform the following functions:
- Change your security settings
- Monitor activity in your home
- Store video from your security cameras
- Arm and disarm your system
Audio and Vibration Integration
When vibration sensors first came out, false alarms were common. An animal, such as your pet or an outdoor animal, could easily set off the alarm. Today, however, new security systems use audio sensors coupled with vibration sensors to determine if the vibration was common noise or was actually dangerous. This helps reduce the amount of false alarms while ensuring that your home is safe from the real dangers.
If you haven’t caught up to these latest technologies for your security system, it’s time to upgrade your system and make your home safer.