More and more people are making the switch to Smart Home Security systems. But how safe are they really? Here is a brief overview of what you can expect from a safety perspective with a Smart Home Security system.
Smart Security is Proactive
A smart home security device is a proactive way of maintaining a safe and secure home.
Those who are partaking in criminal activity do not like to be caught on camera or recorded as it increases their chances of being caught. They like quick and easy entry and exit.
Your Smart device can be linked to your phone alerting you to someone nearby and providing you with the opportunity to talk to them. The very idea of being caught in this way is enough to prevent crimes of opportunity in most cases. Therefore you will find that your smart home security system is safer if it is well advertised.
Reactive Smart Security
If some enterprising criminal does decide to take on your smart system, they can alert both you and the police. Not only will this increase the chances of the criminal being caught, but it will also convince them to get out of there before they can do much in the way of damage or theft.
The Problem with Smart Security
Nothing is 100% foolproof.
Smart technology relies on the internet and power. If either of these things were to go down without a backup, your home will be vulnerable to attack. Criminals of opportunity will use this to their advantage.
As the security system hooks up to your phone, the safety of your home depends on how well you take care of that phone. If someone gets into your phone, either physically or by hacking, your home security is at risk.
A New Breed of Crook
Hackers have been around as long as computers. Since the invention of smart home security, a new breed of crook has been in development. Hacker meets burglar. It is a specialized business to hack into home security, just as it is a specialized business to pick a lock. From this point of view, your home is just as safe as it was when you used keys but way more convenient and with a higher chance of catching the crook on camera.
In Summary
Every system has its flaws. Smart Home Security is no different. It adds convenience and loses security during blackouts. But it also provides greater peace of mind and a higher chance of catching any criminal who attempts breaking in.
For more information and expert advice contact The Security and Lock Corporation on (305) 987-3517.
