Step-by-Step: How a Smart Security System Works
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME ALARM SYSTEM
Do you worry about the kids when they’re home alone? Late at night, do strange sounds from the refrigerator spook you? If you check door locks multiple times a day or worry about fires and break-ins, a home alarm system could give you the peace of mind you need.
An automated security system alerts you to all threats, even notifying the authorities if something unusual happens on your property. You can imagine the following steps working sequentially to guard your Prosper, TX, home. Here’s what you can expect.
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FIRST, SENSOR IS ACTIVATED
It could be a motion sensor on your front steps or a door sensor that knows when a door is opened. Either way, your security system will be triggered by the sensor. But you may not want to be notified every single time a motion sensor catches activity. After all, what if it’s just you, the mailman, or a cat?
Paired with a surveillance camera with AI video analytics, the camera can differentiate between your family, frequent visitors, and a new visitor. That way, your system won’t notify you unless you want it to.
NEXT, ALERT IS SENT TO YOU
Let’s say your door is opened without the correct security code on the smart lock, or a motion sensor triggers your alarm when your house is set to “Away.” You’ll receive a push notification on your phone about the activity, whether that’s an Alarm.com or Control4 system.
ALARM GOES OFF
When something triggers the sensors or smart locks, alarms activate with a blaring sound over the intercom. This is enough to deter most intruders, who don’t want to draw attention to themselves. But Simpele can also connect smart LEDs to your security system so that lights flicker red while the alarm goes off.
THE AUTHORITIES ARE NOTIFIED
If you miss the notification on your phone about the alarm, you’re still taken care of. With a monitored alarm system, a monitoring agent will receive the alert from your house, too. They’ll try calling you, and if you don’t respond, they will contact the authorities immediately. This is vastly helpful not only for break-ins but also for alarms set off by smoke, leak, and gas detection.
Whether you’re at home, across town, or hundreds of miles away, modern home alarm systems can handle threats without any action necessary. If you’re a Texas homeowner in the Prosper area who could use tighter home security, contact Simpele to discover your options.
