A Security System Might Decrease Your Home Insurance
Many insurance companies will reduce premiums when you install a home security system -- especially when your system includes 24/7 monitoring. Insurance companies may envision you as a smaller risk with less security incidents, which leads to rebates. You could also find that your security system increases your home resale value. Or at least a security system makes your home more appealing than other houses on the market.
A Security System Can Protect Against More Than Intrusions
Good security systems with professional monitoring can protect against different kinds of emergencies than intrusions. Monitored fire alarms can protect against both heat and smoke. Flood alarms will notify you of pooling water. And CO alarms alert you to carbon monoxide. Or you can even use a two-button pendant for personal medical accidents.
A Connected Security System Will Make Your Life More Efficient With Home Automation
When you pair your high-tech alarm system with home automation, your house gets perimeter protection and becomes more efficient. Devices like smart lights, smart locks, and smart temperature controls, can pair with your system using z-wave connections. Control all of your smart components with your home security smart app and see life in a whole new way.
For example, you can set your lights to turn off, the thermostat to lower, and the alarms to come on when you leave the house. Or turn off the motion sensors, unlock the doors, and flip on the heat when you drive up to the house. With your mobile app, you can also set programs for security problems -- like illuminating the house during a break-in or activating a ventilator fan when the fire alarm sounds.
Why A Home Security System May Not Be Worth Pursuing In El Paso
You Need To Arm Your Alarms For Security
A home security system doesn't protect you if it's not turned on. Common sense tells you that you should never walk out the door or say goodnight without activating the alarms. But it's easy to forget, especially when you haven't ever had an intrusion in the past. When you don’t flip on your alarms, a window can break or a lock knocked off without your family or your monitoring center alerted.
Luckily, you can program your system through the app that help you arm your system automatically. For instance, program your devices to arm at the same bedtime every day. Or geofence them to the front door, so your alarms arm when you leave to go out. If you have a voice assistant, you can manage your devices with voice commands. And, of course, some devices, like your fire detectors or security cameras, stay "always on."
Home Security Has A Monthly Responsibility
Complete home security systems that are monitored by Vivint, have a monthly price tag for live, around-the-clock monitoring. That might feel like wasted dollars to spend on a service you may not ever use. Installation costs also apply -- that is unless you find a deal or coupon that reduces the cost.
But then again, expert monitoring looks necessary when you think that most break-ins take place when you're not at home. When a alarm detects something’s off, your monitoring station contacts both you and emergency services. Even if you rushed home from work, you might already see flashing lights and sirens waiting for you. And if you're not close to home, your alarm monitoring makes sure services arrives even though you’re away.
A Home Security System From Vivint Is Always Worth It
If you come to the conclusion that an Vivint security system is worth it in El Paso, your first step is to call Vivint. Our experts will build you the perfect security bundle for your home. Just phone (915) 465-3064 or send in the form below.
