If you are a homeowner, you don’t want to mess up everything that pertains to your home security. This guide will go over the ten different mistakes you might be making right now. You may not even be doing them intentionally.
You and your family’s safety is important. So it would be a good idea to keep your home protected. Getting rid of the vulnerabilities that exist will be your top priority.
Smith Thompson features some of the best home security systems in the business. These will come in handy when you need to keep tabs on what’s going on at home. With that said, let’s take a look now at the following list below.
Standard locked doors actually deter burglars
We begin with this shocking revelation. You may lock your doors when you leave the house. But are they reliable enough to stop a burglar?
The shocking answer is no. Not only that, you may not know for sure that you’ve locked the doors. Smart locks will be perfect for this purpose.
You’ll be able to lock and unlock doors remotely. You’ll be able to pull out your phone and know for sure if and when the doors are locked. If you forget, it takes one touch of the button to mitigate the issue.
Keeping the alarm panel outside of the house
Outside is the last place you ever want to place your alarm panel. Because the smartest burglars can spot your key code. They can even destroy the panel and break in.
If you need to install the panel itself, you’ll want to make sure it’s indoors and away from the view of others. This way, only you and your family know the code. Not someone who happens to be a very observant criminal.
Installing static lights
Static lights might be best for your home, right? Wrong answer. Not only are they beneficial for burglars, but they can also be a nuisance to those in your neighborhood.
Not to mention, they can really bully your wallet into submission. Specifically, we’re talking about energy costs. Instead, you’ll want smart lights that will turn on when there is motion (and off when no one is around).
It’s always a good thing when you have lights that will be energy savers. And can kick on when someone arrives in your home, regardless if it’s a guest or a suspicious person.
Installing fake security equipment
You may think that fake cameras will fool a criminal. But keep in mind, there are skillful ones out there that will know the difference between what’s real and fake. One of the more popular pieces of fake security equipment are cameras.
Even those ‘Beware of Dog’ signs won’t be a good deterrent. Consider installing real security equipment rather than waste money on something that is designed to fool someone. Besides, it may also be one sign that you care less about your home security than you normally do.
Posting your whereabouts on social media
This is a bit of a head scratcher for you. Whether you’re traveling on vacation or spending a night out, posting your location away from home is a mistake. So much so, that someone will know about where you live and find it to be the perfect opportunity to break in.
There may be someone you know who is aware of the valuable items you may have. And they can break-in at any time when you are away. Sadly, it’s hard to trust people these days.
But if you have to travel somewhere, let a trusted friend or neighbor know so they can check the place out.
Failing to update security system software
The good news: there are security systems that can update their software automatically. The bad news, some of them will need you to update it manually. If your security system is the latter, you’ll need to update it on a regular basis.
Make sure your security system has updates regularly. If they do, install them. Otherwise, you may be inviting a different kind of invader.
These invaders don’t even have to set foot inside your home. They will usually use computers to hack your security system. Software updates will get rid of any security vulnerabilities that exist.
Not activating the alarm when you leave
It’s common sense to activate your alarm prior to leaving your home. You think everything will be fine. However, your home may be the target of a burglar who is going on a spree.
No matter what, make sure you have your alarm active and online. It’s important that you make sure you arm your security system either at home or remotely (in case you forget). Either way, doing this will need to be a common task as you’re leaving home every time.
Not automating your security system
There are security systems that allow you to schedule when your locks will be armed. Or turn the lights on or off. It’s great for you to make sure everything is set in place each day so you don’t have to waste time doing tedious tasks.
You just set everything and forget it. You’ll have confidence and peace of mind knowing that you’ve covered that angle of your home security.
Not checking in regularly
It’s always a good idea to see what’s going on whenever you’re away from home. It can be great for you to access your camera and your security system with the help of an app on your phone. Check in on the place on a regular basis.
If there are notifications, check on them to see what’s going on.
Not checking for vulnerabilities
It’s important that you check for security vulnerabilities on a regular basis. Things in and around your home can change. With these changes, new vulnerabilities and issues may arise.
This can mean expanding on your current security system. If you need it done, you can contact a security professional to do an assessment for you.
