Deter Car Theft & Mischievous Kids with Home Security Systems

 

Smart Home Security Does Much More Than Protect Against Intruders

At Campo Better Living, we create tailored home security systems designed to fit your lifestyle and your specific security needs. These needs are drastically different, depending on your property, family, and activities. 

For instance, those who travel quite a bit will require occupancy simulation. Families with young children often want additional safeguards that help keep the little ones out of trouble of their own making.

It’s a lot to consider. And that’s where Campo Better Living comes in. We’ve earned our community’s trust by deploying the latest technologies that help keep them and their families safe. Here, we’ll explore some of the unusual uses for this technology that help deter theft and add another safety net.

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Detering Car Thieves

Many don’t think about installing home security cameras as a way to keep people from stealing their cars. However, according to recent reports by the New Orleans Police Department, there were over 4,000 auto thefts in 2022. In 2023, that number rose to around 7,000. Like many places across the nation, vehicle theft has become an epidemic.

But how can a security camera help prevent it? 

Just the presence of a security camera is often enough to stop theft before it occurs. Additionally, today’s smart cameras incorporate digital tripwires. By setting a security perimeter around your vehicle, you’ll receive instant notification if someone crosses it. We can also integrate lighting, prompting bright lights to illuminate the area when the perimeter is broken. Because these cameras are smart, they can tell the difference between a person, animal, and movement caused by a storm, resulting in few false alerts.

When you receive a notification, you can look at the live video feed to determine what’s occurring. Today’s smart security cameras also possess two-way audio, letting you speak to the person on camera. Should they make off with your car, the high-definition images can help support the investigation. Because these images support night vision, the image is crystal clear.

Digital Tripwires for Little Ones

Often, the technology we appreciate the most has little to do with its original intention. While digital tripwires were created to secure property, they’re also great at keeping the kids out of harm’s way. When the child crosses the perimeter, you’ll receive an instant notification. Several strategies parents use include the following: 

• Place a perimeter around your pool.
• Put them in front of the medicine cabinet, places where you store cleaners, and in front of the liquor cabinet.
• Place one at the top of the stairs after your children have gone to bed.

One of our partners, Alarm.com, has also integrated Unexpected Activity notifications. This AI-powered technology learns as it watches over your family and comes to recognize patterns. Should someone deviate, like opening a door or window at 6 a.m. on the weekends, you’ll receive a notification and can check it out before your little one wanders out to explore.

Are you ready to make your home, vehicles, and family more secure and protected? To learn more about today’s home security system or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Campo Better Living today.