Did you know that a majority of homeowners and renters insurance claims are made for theft and property damage? Lightning and fire, hailstorms and winds, water leaks, freezing, theft, and tornadoes, and hurricanes are some of the damaging factors that can affect your life to a great extent.
The best thing is that some security measures like smart home sensors, IoT, and alarm installation can help secure your home and your family from the above damages.
Here are some sensors for your home to help ensure greater safety.
- Fire Alarm
Fire is, by far, the most common threat to your home. A decent fire alarm will be tripped when it detects smoke in your home. Different types of outdoor pollutants can affect air quality in your home and pose health risks to your family. Acarbon monoxide (CO) detector can measure its levels in the air and alert people if it reaches a dangerous indoor level. You can’t detect CO without help as it is completely odorless. A smoke detector can save you and your family’s life by connecting it to a home security company.
Some advanced sensors don’t just detect CO and smoke, but also the air quality as well as pollutants like soot, dust, pollen, humidity, temperature, particulates, and pollution.
- Window and Door Sensors
Along with alerting homeowners when someone is leaving or entering the home, window and door sensors can alert occupants if they have been opened or broken. They are the first line of defense against break-ins. Some can also detect when an intruder breaks in through the window. It sends you a notification directly to your phone so that you can call for emergency help quickly.
- Video Doorbell
A video doorbell can prove to be another effective theft deterrent for your home. You can remotely see who’s visiting you directly from your smart device whether you’re at work or while you’re home alone. This featureallows you to monitor your front door area and even keep an eye out for packages being delivered to your doorstep.
- Smart Garage Door
This smart door functionality connects your home Wi-Fi for some added peace of mind. You don’t have to worry in case your leave your garage door open. No matter where you are, use your home automation capabilities to close the garage door remotely from your smart phone.
- Motion Sensors
A motion sensor detects movements in proximity and alerts you when someone opens or closes the door or windows. They have added layers of security to alert you when any unforeseen activity is detected.
Motion sensors can also be power-efficient. You can connect these sensors to a smart thermostat or smart lighting to manage power usage based on occupancy. When the room is vacant, it will instantly adjust to power saving mode and turn the lights off.
You can also connect motion sensors to video doorbells. The sensor can start recording only when it detects any activity, and give you a notification. You can connect multiple sensors to a device to detect temperature, motion, humidity, light, smoke etc.
Bottom Line
There are different types of sensors available to choose from to make your home smarter and help protect it, especially when you are away. Adopting this technology can help prevent burglaries, unauthorized entry to your home and alert you to the dangerous presence of smoke and carbon monoxide.
Even insurance companies are recommending these security measures to their clients to help protect them from unexpected hazards and to save money on insurance premiums. A multi-sensor can indeed be a smart move for a modern homeowner.
