Am I Getting Enough From My Home Security?

AM I GETTING ENOUGH FROM MY HOME SECURITY? How to Tell When It's Time To Upgrade Home security is an important aspect of owning a home. While we all can't afford to have the latest and greatest home security gadgets, our home security system should help provide us with the peace of mind we need to sleep soundly at night. But sometimes, it's just not enough. In this infographic, we identify some of the ways you can tell if it's time to upgrade your home security system for the sake of your valuables, family, and peace of mind. Your Monitoring Solution Doesn't Meet Your Needs Not every home requires professional monitoring. Some homes can get by just fine with a self-monitored solution, but if your home security solution doesn't feature some monitoring component, you could be out of luck if a burglar comes knocking. 00:1000 10 minutes', average robbery tak meaning if someone isn't alerted every time your alarm is tripped, you're giving criminals a head start on taking your things. To help prevent this, make sure you've done a complete audit of your home so you know what monitoring solution is right for you: If you don't have many valuables and don't have children or pets who are often home alone, you can probably get by with a self-monitored solution that sends you notifications if your alarm is triggered. If you have a lot of valuables or your children are often home alone, it's probably smart to have a professional monitor your home to help ensure its safety. You Don't Know How To Use The System (And No One's Around To Help!) Everyone with a home security system has probably faced the same problem at one point or another: you think the system is working fine and it starts beeping for no reason. No matter how tech-savvy you are, you can't seem to figure out how to shut the thing up. What do you do next? If the answer is Google it or smash your keypad with a baseball bat, you should be demanding more of your home security provider. Good home security solutions shouldn't just help provide you peace of mind, they should also provide you with support when you're having difficulty navigating the system, including: A phone number to call if something goes wrong or you have questions Access to a technician A help center for you to get answers Your Key Entry Points Aren't Protected Windows and doors are the most vulnerable points of entry for your home. If your home security system isn't helping to protect these key entry points, then it's definitely time for an upgrade. Good home security systems include: Multiple lines of defense Motion Video detectors cameras By having these home security features, you can monitor your whole home remotely and can help protect everyone and everything in it. Learn from smart homeowners who have implemented home security effectively. Download our FREE e-guide, 5 Habits of Highly Proactive Homeowners, here: http://bit.ly/homepros If you're interested in upgrading the security on your home, make sure to give us a call at 1.800.580.1342. Sources: 1. http://www.safewise.com/you-got-robbed