How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Security System

You have finally chosen a home security system and have it in place. What should your next step be? Continue to find ways to reinforce your home’s security. More? Yes, there is never enough. Remember, home security systems are a huge part of keeping you safe. They greatly lower your risk of being a victim of crime. However, nothing is 100%. Criminals continue to look for weak areas, and they find ways to keep up with the technology too. What are other items to look at where you might add some reinforcement? 

Don’t Hide Your Home

Find ways to strengthen your home security system. Do a walk around your home. Look for plants or bushes that may be blocking the view of your entry points, such as outer doors and windows. Trim back bushes and trees. You don’t want to leave a way for intruders to sneak in. In addition, while you are walking around the outside of your home, glance through the windows. Put away any valuables in the home and keep them out of sight. In that same line of thought, be sure that the perimeter of your home lights up at night. Good lighting discourages theft. Motion-activated lights work well, or maybe solar lights to save energy. 

Don’t Underestimate

Many burglars just walk past unarmed home security systems and through an unlocked door. Don’t help them out by leaving a key under the mat, or in an easy-to-guess spot. Thieves seem to have a knack for finding ways into the home. Think your second-floor balcony is safe? Actually, they need the same door and window locks and contacts as the first floor. In fact, put all those yard tools away since that ladder may come in handy to reach the balcony. 

Don’t Assume Things Are Safe

Have you educated the kids on the importance of not touching something, like the medicine cabinet or a gun case? How about not going into the pool area without supervision? It is vital not to assume they will keep the rules. At times, curiosity or impatience causes them to overstep the boundary. This is also part of the protection you can get from home security. Use your window and door contacts on the cabinet doors or lockboxes to alert you to any activity. Also, the same with the pool area door, plus, placing a camera in this area will let you know if someone wanders that way. Home alarm systems are there to keep your whole family safe.

Don’t Forget to Use It

At times, when things get inconvenient, it seems easier to just skip the process. Don’t forget the reason you have a home monitoring alarm in the first place. To avoid discouragement when using your home security system, familiarize the whole family with its usage. Make sure everyone knows how to arm and disarm easily. It needs to be one of those good habits to get into. 

To Conclude

In other words, home security systems are there to protect you. Use it to its full potential. Look for ways to maximize its protection and not work against it. CRS Home Security assists you in putting together the best package for your home. Then, they make sure you know how to operate it completely and offer continuing support when you need it. Call today to find out more!