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Did You Know

Most residential crimes result from victims leaving their home or vehicle unsecured. People who have never been a victim of crime take for granted the necessity of securing their home and property. Thieves are aware of this and actively search for easy unsecured access points. They often access homes and garages through doors and windows that have been left unlocked. The effort is minimal, and it makes their presence more difficult to detect. Once inside, the average thief takes only three to five minutes before getting what they want and leaving.

Did You Know

60% of burglars said the presence of security cameras is a significant deterrent. Neighborhoods with large amounts of security cameras have fewer reported residential break-ins than neighborhoods with little or no cameras. There is no need to lay cable when installing wireless security cameras, making them easy to install. The ease of installation, burglar deterrent factor, and ability to remotely monitor have made demand for wireless security cameras higher than ever before.

Did you know,

In the late ’90s, smart homes, also known as home automation, began to increase in popularity. As a result, a new market for home automation technology emerged. With growing demand and more buying options, smart homes started to become a more affordable option.

The smart homes of today are designed for comfort, security, and living with more energy efficiency. Today’s smart homes are the most sustainable and safe home in human history. What’s changed most is the degree of connectivity and interactivity today’s smart homes offer homeowners. Remote mobile control, automated lights, automated thermostat adjustment, scheduling appliances, emergency support, and remote video surveillance have transformed the home automation experience.

Smart Homes are Now for Everyone

Not that long ago, the thought of controlling your home with your phone was unthinkable. But with the rapid innovation of wireless technology, the smart home is here and adding a level of convenience and security to homeownership that has never been experienced. Whether you’re at home, work, or across the globe on vacation, you can always know the status of your home. In the early days of smart home innovations, only people who could afford the new technology were benefiting from smart homes. Now, smart home tech is available at affordable prices for all homeowners.

Increased Safety

Not only are smart homes making homeowner’s lives much more comfortable, they’re dramatically increasing safety. A smart home starts taking action in an emergency situation before the homeowner even realizes there is an emergency. For example, in the event of a fire, the homeowner will be woken with a fire alarm, and at the same time, the doors will unlock, and the fire department will be notified.

Energy Efficient Homes

Smart homes are also more energy-efficient. Systems like Z-Wave and ZigBee can put themselves into “sleep” mode when not in use, and “wake up” when needed. Monthly electric bills are reduced when lights are automatically turned off when people leave a room, and room temperatures can be automatically adjusted based on who is in the room and pre-set times. You can track how much energy your home is using and program it to use less.

Helping the Elderly and Disabled

A smart home can be a tremendous help for an elderly or disabled person who lives alone. A smart home can notify the homeowner when it’s time to take medicine, alert the hospital if the resident falls, and even track how much they are eating. If the resident is forgetful, a smart home can perform tasks like shutting off water before a tub overflows or turning off the oven. Loved ones who can’t keep an eye on their loved one when they’re not able to be close by.

Make Your Smart Home Secure  

Some homeowners are concerned about how secure a smart home really is. They wonder if the system can be vulnerable because it’s based on technology and traditional things like steel deadbolts and window bars. This is a valid concern, and there are things you should do to maximize your smart home’s security.

Consider your Wi-Fi router the “front-door” of your home’s security. Like any front door, it should be solid and equipped with strong locks. Your Wi-Fi router connects all your devices and makes them work together. Getting the best Wi-Fi router you can find, then securing it is critical to making your smart home secure.

• Give Your Router a Name – Make sure to change the name that is unique and doesn’t give away personal information. Don’t leave the name as is, because it identifies the make or model.

• Use a Strong Encryption Method – In your router settings is a good idea to use WPA2 for security when you set it up. This will help keep your network and communications secure.

• Set up A Guest Network – Keep your Wi-Fi account private, and set something up for visitors, friends, and relatives.

• Change Default Usernames and Passwords – Cybercriminals may already know the default passwords that come with man IoT products. It makes it easy for them to access your devices and possibly information on them. Make sure to always change the manufacturer’s username and password.

• Use a Strong and Unique Password – Don’t use common words or passwords that are easy to guess, such as “password” or “123456.” Use unique passwords made up of letters, numbers, and symbols.

• Check Your Device Settings – Many IoT devices come with default privacy and security settings. Consider changing them, because some default settings could benefit the manufacturer more than you.

• Disable Features You Don’t Need – IoT devices come loaded with a variety of services like remote access that may be enabled by default. If you’re not using it, make sure to disable it.

Keep Your Software Up to Date – Don’t put off installing software updates on your devices. Often, it’s a patch for a discovered security flaw.

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