Use Home Automation

If you’ve been considering investing in smart technology, security is one of the most compelling reasons to turn your home into a smart home. Home automation provides homeowners with remote (or scheduled) control of lighting, door locks, security cameras, and other home safety technology.

Smart technology also sends real-time alerts when suspicious activity is detected, allowing homeowners to respond quickly to prevent potential burglaries.

Install Security Cameras

With numerous home security options for every budget and every level of security on the market today, it’s important to invest in high-quality security cameras for your home. To choose the best outdoor cameras for your home, assess the needs of your neighborhood, your house, and your family.

If you’re interested in a high-resolution camera, PoE cameras provide the best image quality because ethernet supports higher bandwidth than a wireless connection. In addition to motion detection, the PoE camera system allows homeowners to zoom in to capture facial features or license plates from far away. When a potential threat is detected, PoE security cameras trigger alerts by immediately sending push notifications to your smart phone.

Secure the Doors

Because approximately one-third of burglars enter through the front door, inspecting your exterior doors can help you protect your home and your family. Start by making sure all exterior door frames are strong and that all door hinges are protected. If your door has a mail slot, check whether someone could reach through it to unlock your door from the inside.

If you’re moving into a new home, change the door locks as soon as possible. Changing your door locks provides the peace of mind of knowing strangers won’t have a key to your house, and you can invest in high-quality locks to keep your home safe. In addition to new locks, consider installing a deadbolt.

Protect Your Wi-Fi Network

Your home Wi-Fi network is a gateway to your family’s personal and financial information. If you use home automation, an unprotected Wi-Fi network also puts your home at risk of a break-in. In other words, if your Wi-Fi is connected to smart technology or your home security system, strangers could directly access your home by joining your Wi-Fi network.

To keep your Wi-Fi network secure, be sure to secure your wireless router and enable WPA2 encryption. Using a firewall and creating strong passwords can further protect your home network and your family’s personal information.

Invest in Professional Home Repairs

When it comes to protecting your home against the weather, your roof is the first line of defense. If your roof is leaking or needs maintenance, you’re putting your family and your valuables at risk. Although roofs are typically out of sight and out of mind for most homeowners, repairing your roof and scheduling regular roof inspections can help you maintain the quality of your roof and keep your home protected.

According to the roofing experts at Reno Roof Repair, it’s important to hire a professional roof inspector to thoroughly inspect your roofing system. Whether you’re missing shingles, have a small hole, or need replacement tiles, the professional Reno roofing contractors at Reno Roof Repair can help. To schedule your inspection, visit reno-roof-repair.com.

Ultimately, understanding potential security risks and taking action to secure your home is the best way to keep your home safe.