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Smart Home Features For Your Next Security System

15 September 2016 by Edward Smythe

If you're anything like most people, you have smart devices all around you. Phones, tablets, and even vehicles today all come with smart features installed. So why not your security system? If you have an older security system, it may be time for some intelligent upgrades.

GPS and Location-Based Tracking

Does your home know where you are? While it may at first seem like science-fiction, modern homes can track your proximity via GPS. Smart security systems use GPS and other location-based tracking (such as WiFi) in order to determine whether they should be on alert. Systems can be programmed to automatically turn on things such as motion sensors and alarms once you're out of the house -- so that you never forget to engage your system again.

Text and Voice Alerts for Home Emergencies

Most security systems today come with fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. But what happens if one of these goes off while you're not home? Apart from calling the local emergency numbers, smart systems can also send you alerts wherever you need them. That way you'll know whether your alarms have been tripped or whether you might be walking into a potentially hazardous situation.

WiFi Access for Security Cameras

Have you ever wondered what's going on in your home while you're out? New smart systems let you check in on your security cameras through your smartphone or other mobile device. And this isn't just for those who are out. There are new features that let you check your front door while you're elsewhere in your home, so you can decide whether someone at your door is a risk or not. 

Setting Off Your Alarm Remotely

Finally, many new security systems now have "panic" settings, so that you can set off your alarm remotely if you need to. Accessed via a smartphone, the "panic" setting of your alarm will easily scare off any potential intruders -- and it can also be set to alert emergency services in the event that you feel threatened. No system, even the best security system, is completely foolproof; there may be times when you need to set off your alarm even though it hasn't been automatically triggered.

There are many modern security companies that specialize in smart systems for home safety. By integrating your home security system into your technology, you will be able to keep better tabs on your property and respond faster to any emergent threats. Contact a company like Amped Security for more info.

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