Many homeowners are still using traditional home security systems to protect their homes and family. However, with the advancements in technology, home security systems have evolved in the last few years. Home security advances such as motion sensors, wireless alarm systems, carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detectors, smart locks, and so on, have completely changed the home security space. Is your system updated with the latest in home security technology?
Home security systems are no longer “basic.” They are more powerful and reliable to protect you and your loved ones. Here’s a complete list of home security advances that you should check if you’re planning to replace your existing home security system with a more advanced one!
6 Home Security Advances You Need to Consider
Body Heat and Motion Detectors
Body heat and motion detectors can be used to determine unauthorized movement in and around your home. These detectors use multiple technologies to detect movement in an area. They can be used to:
- Identify an intruder and alert the central monitoring station
- Alert you in the event of a break-in
- Trigger a doorbell when someone approaches your entrance
- Notify you when pets/other animals enter your home
The most common types of body heat and motion detectors on the market are:
- Passive infrared (PIR): They detect body heat by identifying fluctuations in temperature. They are widely used in home security systems.
- Microwave (MW): They emit microwaves across space to track movement.
- Dual technology: These combine multiple detection technologies and techniques to minimize false alarms. Some dual-technology body heat and motion detectors use a combination of PIR and MW detectors.
- Customized: These include contact sensors and pet-immune sensors
Entryway Sensors
Entryway sensors are also known as door and windows sensors. They use magnetic field technology to detect open doors and windows. If a door or window is open, the magnetic field will change, and the sensors will alert the control panel to trigger an alarm.
Video Doorbells
Many homeowners are using video doorbells to secure their homes against burglars and intruders. You can use them as replacements for your existing doorbells. These advanced security devices comprise a tiny camera that records footage and captures images when someone is at your door.
Video doorbells come with some interesting features, such as cloud storage, high-quality images and video recordings, two-way talk, and night vision.
Smart Home Automation Controls
Smart home automation controls can help homeowners streamline daily tasks with much ease. They allow you to automate and remotely control almost all the appliances and devices in your house. These include:
- Thermostats
- Lights
- Garage locks
- Door and windows locks
- Security cameras
- Small appliances, such as coffee makers
- Large appliances, such as refrigerators and washing machines
Depending on the system, they use smartphone and voice commands to execute tasks. These controls are mostly AI-driven.
Smart Carbon Monoxide and Fire Detectors
Fire-related accidents or carbon monoxide (CO) leakage typically happen when homeowners are away. This is where smart fire and carbon monoxide detectors can help. They do not just sound alarms, but alert you, the medical staff, and fire respondents immediately in the case of an emergency. You can easily control these detectors using your smartphone app.
Most smart CO and fire detectors are pretty easy to install. You can tie them to your existing home security solutions.
Keychain Fobs
Keychain fobs allow you to connect or disconnect home security systems. They are wireless control devices that also comprise a panic button. You can use this button to trigger an alarm in the case of an intrusion. You can program different keychain fobs to perform different functions for your home security system (in most cases, up to eight keychain fobs).
At ProTech Security, we have a strong history of experience, innovation, and customer service. The ProTech Security Advantage is more than 35 years of service in Northeast Ohio and a strong commitment to providing quality, cost-effective protection for homes, businesses, educational institutions, and government facilities. To see what ProTech Security can do for you, contact us today.
