Add These 5 Home Security System Tips To Your 2021 Lowcountry Spring To-Do List

A home invasion is every homeowner’s worst nightmare.

More than 700,000 American homes were burglarized in 2019. The average loss per burglary totaled over 2,500 dollars.

Everyone knows that they need to keep their home safe. But few people are willing to take the necessary measures. Installing a security system is easy and efficient.

But you can’t just set your system and forget about it. You need to follow some basic security tips. Once you do, you can rest assured that your Lowcountry home is secure.

Here are five tips for your home security in Charleston, SC.

1. Refresh User Codes

To activate and deactivate your home security system, you need to input a user code. Many people create a code with a number that is familiar to them, but that makes it easy to guess.

Pick a random number. Write it down on a sheet of paper, memorize it, and then tear up the sheet. Make sure everyone in your house knows what it is.

Most burglars are known to the people they burglarize. If you have a falling-out with someone who might rob you, refresh your user codes. Pick another random number that they can’t guess easily.

Even if you don’t see a need to, you should refresh your codes once a year.

2. Change/Replace Alarm Batteries

Home security requires a lot of power. Check the touchscreen of your system every day. If it shows a low battery indication, change the batteries in it.

Check the detectors and alarms in every room. Change the batteries out of them as well.

Read the instruction manual carefully and make sure you can change the batteries out and do not use sharp objects to pry old batteries out or remove panels.

3. Test Your Security System

Testing your system ensures that it is working properly. Schedule alarm testing every month if you can. Call your neighbors and the local authorities and tell them you’re running a test.

When you test your system, run full fire and evacuation drills. Form an escape plan out of the house. Talk to your children about what they should do if they spot a fire and where they should go.

4. Evaluate Basic Add-Ons

You can add several components to your system. The most prominent add-on is outdoor security cameras.

Install a camera in every blind spot outside of your home. Your system may trigger a false alarm, and cameras let you know if the alarm is real or not.

You can also add door sensors and alarm systems. These will trigger if the door is kicked open or broken. They connect to your phone, letting you know what has happened instantly.

5. Research and Review Home Automation Add-Ons

Home security systems are growing more advanced every day. One thing that a home security system can do is automate your home.

You can use your phone to set timers and oversee alarm monitoring. You can dim them when it gets dark, or you can light up your driveway as you come home.

Five Essential Security Tips

Install a security system to make your home a castle. But follow a few basic tips as well.

Refresh your user codes if you feel an acquaintance could break in. Make it a code they can’t guess. Change batteries whenever a device is running low.

Test your security system and run a fire drill when you do. Install cameras and door sensors for added protection. Consider automating your home so you can control it from your smartphone.

Go to the experts on home security. SNAP Integrations is one of the Lowcountry’s leading home security systems providers. Schedule a free consultation today.