Enhance Home Security through the Holidays and New Year
As we approach the new year, it’s an ideal time to reflect on our priorities and look for ways to enhance the security of our homes.
Protecting our families and premises should always be a top concern, and there are several effective strategies you can implement to fortify your home.
Among these strategies, one innovative solution stands out: Monitoreal’s video security assistant ecosystem.
Bolting onto Existing Security Systems
Our AI-powered video analytics devices and accessories seamlessly integrate with existing security camera and alarm systems. This allows you to upgrade your perimeter security without significant expense and hassle, helping you prevent security events before they even happen.
But before we delve deeper into this cutting-edge technology, let’s explore some other essential security measures you can consider.
1. Install a Comprehensive Security System
A robust security system comprises various components, including door and window sensors, alarms, and cameras. These elements work in harmony to alert you to potential intrusions and enable remote monitoring. However, even the most advanced traditional systems can benefit significantly from Monitoreal’s enhancements.
2. Fortify Your Locks
Take a proactive approach by ensuring all your locks are secure. Regularly inspect the locks on doors and windows, upgrading to high-quality options, especially for exterior entry points. A robust lock system is your first line of defense against unwanted intruders.
Don’t forget to lock internal doors if you’re planning to be away from home for the holidays, to slow down any intruders in the event that they do manage to get inside.
3. Maintain Your Landscape
Overgrown trees and bushes may unknowingly provide cover for potential burglars. Keeping them trimmed back not only enhances the curb appeal of your home but also eliminates potential hiding spots, making it easier to monitor the area around your property.
4. Embrace Light Timers
The illusion of an occupied home can be a powerful deterrent against break-ins. Utilize light timers to create the appearance that someone is home, even when you’re away. This simple trick can significantly enhance your security.
5. Harness the Power of Smart Home Devices
The rise of smart technology has brought an array of advanced security solutions to the market. Smart locks, smart security cameras, and other devices offer added convenience and control. You can use your smartphone to lock and unlock doors, monitor your home remotely, and receive instant alerts if any suspicious activity is detected.
6. Foster Neighborly Connections
Building strong relationships with your neighbors is not only a rewarding community-building practice but also a practical security measure. By looking out for each other and promptly sharing information about any unusual occurrences, you collectively enhance the safety of your neighborhood.
7. Educate Your Household
Lastly, ensure that everyone in your household is well-informed about emergency procedures and security protocols. Having a well-defined plan in place ensures that everyone knows what to do and where to go in the event of a break-in or other emergencies.
Monitoreal’s Video Security Assistant Ecosystem: A Game-Changer
While these traditional security measures are invaluable, Monitoreal’s ecosystem takes your home security to the next level.
By seamlessly integrating with your existing security camera and alarm systems, Monitoreal proactively identifies and prevents security events before they happen. Our powerful system goes beyond standard detection, recognizing over 24 object categories, including humans, vehicles, wild animals, pets, and accessories, to provide a comprehensive understanding of your surroundings.
Draw specific zones of interest in your cameras’ field of vision, so you can ignore any detections from the road, your neighbours’ properties, or bushy areas. Instead, focus on potential points of entry.
With Monitoreal, your data is always safe and private as our solution works on-premise, eliminating the need for cloud-based storage and ensuring that your sensitive information remains absolutely inaccessible to third parties.
Receive immediate notifications about what’s going on in and around your property. Trigger automatic, semi-automatic, or manual relay actions based on object detections with a wide range of customisation options. From activating smart lights to tripping alarms and managing gates, Monitoreal offers a world of possibilities at your fingertips.
Alternatively, visually verify activated security alarms with Monitoreal snapshots sent straight to your mobile device, whether you’re at home or away. This innovative technology acts as your vigilant guardian, offering unparalleled peace of mind.
As you embark on the journey of enhancing your home’s security in the new year, consider the synergy of traditional security measures and the cutting-edge protection offered by Monitoreal’s ecosystem. Together, they create a comprehensive defense strategy that safeguards your home and loved ones, ensuring a safe and secure future.
Invest in your home’s security today with Monitoreal’s innovative solutions, and welcome the new year with confidence and peace of mind. Your safety is our priority!