4 Smart Features to Ensure Peace of Mind
Updated on Aug 7, 2024
Is privacy and security a top concern for your St. Louis County home? Whether you’re frequently away from home or get anxious at night, an integrated home system can help.
And what do we mean by an “integrated home system"? An all-in-one setup—not just video doorbells out front but technology spanning your entire house.
Modern security solutions do much more than sound an alarm at the door. Learn how professionally installed home security systems keep your St. Louis County home safe.
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1. Motorized Shades
Picture this: with a simple tap on your smartphone, your window shades and drapes descend across the entire house, providing immediate privacy for your entire family. Or, even better, the shades lower automatically when the sun sets or at a preset time.
With an integrated home system, shades work with other smart devices to protect your home as well. For example, if you are leaving the house for a long period, activate an "Away" mode that turns lights on and off and opens and closes shades to simulate activity.
2. Automated Door Locks
Gone are the days of fumbling for keys. Automated door locks allow you to lock and unlock your doors effortlessly from your phone. Expecting someone when you’re not home? Create custom codes for house guests or service workers.
The great thing about automated door locks is you are able to provide and revoke access easily. As soon as a contractor is done doing work in your home, turn off their code. Get instant logs on your phone of who comes and goes for greater peace of mind.
Doorbell cameras let you see who's at the door and communicate with them directly. On your phone, reach out to them to see who they are and let them in. Then lock the door behind them once they leave.
3. Surveillance Cameras
Modern security cameras use high-definition resolution and video analytics to tell the difference between harmless behavior and threats. You'll receive a notification instantly on your home automation app in case of suspicious activity. At the same time, alarm systems activate to alert anyone at home. The smart lights in your integrated home also turn on to provide better video footage.
Unlike DIY smart cameras, our professionally installed models offer 24/7 access to live and recorded footage. If you receive a notification of suspicious activity, immediately check your phone to see what is happening.
4. Remote Control
There's an even better part of integrated home systems like Alarm.com or Savant. Seamlessly manage motorized shades, automated door locks, alarms, surveillance cameras, and other smart home devices. Even if you’re hundreds of miles away. All you need is an internet connection.
Want the outdoor lights on when you return later? Use your smart home app to turn them on on the drive home.
Worried you left the door unlocked? Lock it using the same app. Arm and disarm your security system at the same time. An integrated home system simplifies security, so you’ll feel safer and stress-free.