The Must-Have Security Upgrades for Summer Break
Protect Your Property and Maintain Peace of Mind While Traveling
Your kids are out of school, and the sweltering temperatures are hitting New Orleans without mercy. There are no better excuses for an extended vacation and weekend getaways. As you start planning your next trip, we don’t want your security concerns to hold you back. It doesn’t have to be stressful to leave your home unattended.
Our smart security systems will safeguard your property when you’re away and let you check in at any time. If there is anything out of the ordinary, you’ll receive an immediate notification on your smartphone. We take care of protecting your property, so all you have to worry about is finding a vacation spot that the entire family will be hyped about.
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Make Your Home Look Lived-In
Surveillance cameras, alarms, and locks are the foundation of a great security installation, but your measures shouldn’t stop there.
We recommend using lighting automation to simulate activity in your home while you’re away. Most thieves will scope out properties and look for empty spaces that are easy targets. Smart lighting systems like those from Lutron use a “Vacation Mode” to mirror your family’s daily patterns. Along with lights, motorized shades can also be programmed to open and close to simulate activity throughout the day.
Simply activate the scene on the way to the airport or schedule the day and time it should start as soon as you book your tickets. This should also activate perimeter lighting each evening to avoid dangerous shadows.
Keep an Eye on Your Property
With our security systems, you can access live video feeds from a smartphone or tablet from anywhere in the world. Don’t want to interrupt your vacation reviewing footage? Our AI-enabled cameras distinguished between pets, vehicles, and humans to reduce false alarms. You only receive push notifications if a person enters a pre-defined zone on your property. Recognize the person at the front door as your dog walker who forgot their code? Communicate with them directly through gate stations and provide them with access from your phone.
Don’t Leave a Key Under the Mat
If you are expecting a dog walker or house cleaner to come over while you’re gone, you don’t have to risk making them copies of your keys or hiding some by your front door. Instead, give them unique, trackable entry codes. You’ll have an activity log showing you entered your property and when they left, with an accompanying video to prove it was them using the codes. If you need to, you can revoke their access at any time.
Avoid Costly Water Damage
We can add sensors that detect water leaks from AC units or appliances during the humid summer months. When there is excess moisture, the system automatically closes the main water valve to prevent flood damage. All without you having to interrupt your vacation. You’ll get a notification of the leak and the action taken to reduce damage.
You should be able to decompress during your summer vacation without worrying about what’s going on back home. We’ll help you reinforce your security just in time for your next trip. To schedule a consultation with our security specialists, give us a call or fill out our contact form.
