While most people focus on security inside their home, far too often outdoor security goes neglected. No matter what time of year it is, you should always pay close attention to your home’s outdoor space. Consider this: Your outdoor security is your home’s first line of defense against an intruder. So, how does your home’s outdoor security stack up? Will it deter burglars at first glance or force them to take a second look? If you want peace of mind inside the home, you’ve got to secure it from the outside. Let’s take a look at the different ways you can accomplish this:
Smart Security Camera Systems
Perhaps you should invest in a smart outdoor camera. Most smart security camera systems will let you know if there is any activity outside the home you should be aware of. If you have them connected to your smartphone, you can get this information whether you are on-property or not. You can usually even customize these systems with video alerts so that you are instantly notified.
Not only do you receive live and recorded footage, both stored and delivered to your device, but smart security cameras are a great deterrent. They convey a message to anyone around your home. They say, “I have a smart home security system,” which is generally effective enough to keep burglars away.
Utilizing Smart Lighting
You should also consider smart lighting around your home. Shadowy characters don’t like the spotlight, so maybe you should put the spotlight on them! Automated outdoor lighting, triggered by image sensors and smart cameras, ensures that the bad guys have nowhere to hide around your property. Consider how many shaded areas there are around your home and then come up with smart lighting solutions to shine a light on those areas.
Smart lighting is especially important for when you go on vacation. Even better, setting up a smart lighting schedule is not particularly difficult. Some systems allow you to connect your lighting to your home security system or app on your phone. That way you can even operate the lights remotely.
Contact Sensors to the Rescue
Contact sensors on doors and windows provide you with a critical amount of information. Wireless contact sensors immediately let you know if a door or window has opened, in which case your home security company or a member of law enforcement can be contacted. When school is not in session, parents can use contact sensors to keep an eye on their children. What’s not to like about knowing when your child comes and goes?
In the end, outdoor home security systems can ensure you don’t have to worry about whether burglars will make it inside your home. Deter them at the yard line and sleep and vacation in peace!