It’s that time of year again; Christmas can be a crucial time for burglaries and home security. The presents are sitting underneath the tree, you’re staying out for longer than usual, and you are leaving your windows ajar to feed Christmas lights out of them.
From hiding presents to turning your outdoor lights on and off, there are plenty of ways in which you can prevent burglaries and other security concerns around the festive period. However, could the rise in smart home security be the best way to keep your home safe this Christmas?
Smart Locks
Smart locks bring your door into the 21st century. They use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to connect with other smart devices such as your phone. When your device is close to the door, it will automatically unlock. This is a quick and hands-free solution that will stop you from spending vital minutes rummaging through your bag with presents under your arm, terrified that your relative will see what you’ve bought them. They will allow you to open doors for friends while keeping everybody else out, and you can give temporary ‘keys’ to people so they can check your house while you are out.
Yale Conexis Smart Locks are some of the best in the business, and have some extra security features for your home including a user log and a tamper alarm, ensuring that technology provides the best safety for your home.
As trusted and official Yale Smart Security Partners, LockRite can install and maintain the smart security and smart locks range of products.
Smart Alarms and CCTV
Smart alarms and Smart CCTV are the new upgrades to the traditional house alarms. However, with around only 30% of homes having a working burglar alarm, smart alarms are a vital step to make it easier to secure your home when you are out enjoying the festivities.
Smart alarms are not just alarms; they can tell you when your windows are left open, as well as play music and interact with your lighting system. The Yale Smart Alarm and CCTV Range can also be switched on via your phone, meaning that you can have full control of your applications anywhere and they will also send you notifications when your alarm is triggered,
Amazon Echo
Alexa has become something of a home tech phenomenon, spurring memes and social media posts detailing her antics. The Amazon Echo can provide a wide range of services at the sound of your voice, from creating shopping lists to playing your favourite music to making calls.
However, surprisingly, Alexa can also do wonders for your home security. When used alongside the Z-Wave Module 2 and Samsung SmartThings, the Yale Keyless Connected and Conexis L1 Smart Door Locks can be paired with Alexa. This enables you to lock and unlock your door from anywhere, and check that your door is locked remotely.
Christmas home security is important as you are most likely to encounter security threats at this time of year. However, pairing home security and the newest smart technology this Christmas will allow you to secure your home and give you the utmost peace of mind to enjoy the festive period.
If you’re considering installing smart home security this christmas, including the latest Yale Conexis L1 smart lock, call us today on 0800 0612677.