“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security…”
- Jodi Rell
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Crime is a reality. And if we are not vigilant enough, we may fall victims of these unlawful acts without even realizing it… It can happen everywhere whether you’re at home or away. All it takes is an opportunity for criminals to break in to your comfort zone and you’re in danger. That’s why we have to think one step ahead and do the necessary actions to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
So please read further as we are going to tackle some tips to prevent crime from ever happening and to improve your security (as well as convenience at home) by means of smart home automation systems.
Necessity Is The Mother Of Opportunity, But Sometimes Some People Use It To Cause Harm To Others…
The most effective way of crime-proofing your house is to know how a criminal/burglar thinks. Thieves will always look into “cracks” so they can exploit these areas and use it against you. So the best way to counter their efforts is by taking your home security very seriously.
Here are some of the best ways to crime-proof your residence:
Secure your premises – The main objective is to give outsiders an idea that your house is always occupied. This can be done by either closing the window blinds before you go to sleep to prevent criminals from scouting the house interior and check on your belongings or locking the doors before you leave at all times.
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Yet, at times we tend to forget to do these things and only remember them when it’s too late. So it is recommended to automated home security as these can be easily controlled by home automation systems.
Other things you can do to make your home appear occupied include:
- Schedule a time when the indoor lighting should be switched on and off
- Turning on the radio while you’re away
- Lock the windows from the inside
(Again, these can be easily done by smart home automation systems)
Monitoring your valuables – Another helpful way of crime-proofing your house is by keeping track of your belongings. If possible, do an inventory of the valuable stuff that you own and make sure to check on them from time to time. And furthermore, it would be wise to put distinguishing marks on your belongings that only you can identify.
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In the event that won’t be able to keep track of your belongings manually, you can simply monitor your stuff remotely by installing CCTV cameras in designated areas within your residence. Home automation systems usually include this feature so you can check on your stuff using your mobile phones or tablets anytime, anywhere in real time.
Yet, at times we tend to forget to do these things and only remember them when it’s too late. So it is recommended to automated home security as these can be easily controlled by home automation systems.
Crime-proofing the perimeter area – Another proven method of securing your home is by “fortifying your perimeter defenses” with a 24-hour CCTV monitor camera. In addition to this, you also need to install alarm system in specific areas where thieves are expected to break in.
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Although it is not 100% assurance that your house will be crime-free after doing this, statistics have shown that homes with CCTV cameras and alarms (preferably linked with highly capable home automation systems) are less likely to be burglarized than homes without any type of security system.
In the same manner, alarm systems can also help prevent fires, gas leaks, and other sorts of incidents from exacerbating as it sends notification messages to you and proper authorities and get help as soon as possible.
Aside from that, here are some other things you can do to secure your outside premises from forced entry:
- Avoid leaving dim-lighted areas where the burglars can easily sneak in.
- Secure glass windows by coating them with polycarbonate (or replacing them with tempered glass instead).
- Check if the door pin hinges cannot be removed from the outside.
- Regularly cut the shrubbery so it won’t block entry points (burglars usually prefer these areas as they are most likely undetected when they sneak in).
- Change your locking system (use deadbolt locks if possible).
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Additional Tips
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- Lock the door at the garage at all times.
- Dispose properly all mails and bills in such a way that thieves cannot use any of your personal information.
- Don’t compromise your safety. Don’t even leave everything to chance…Act now before it's too late and install a security system at home today so you can monitor your residence 24/7 through professional home automation systems from AV Solutions Pro Inc.
