5 Important Discoveries Found About Home Security From Alarm.com

Most of us know that security should be a priority for any homeowner.  The ways in which you can secure your home and maximize the safety of yourself, your loved ones and belongings can vary greatly. The discoveries found by Alarm.com’s Home Security Survey sheds light on the behaviors and attitudes of homeowners.

1. Each home has a different security routine

It may come as no surprise to hear that security systems and routines differ from home to home and person to person. But did you know that only 22% of couples split security duties?

While it’s always important to limit the people who know your home security routine, sharing the duties can actually maximize the security of the home if one of you happens to be away. When installing a security system, a great reason to find a trusted professional is to have them teach both members of the household how to operate the system effectively.

2. Mistakes happen more often than you think

When you know something like the back of your hand, leniency kicks in and unfortunately, mistakes happen. While most burglars do admit to skipping homes with visible security systems, it is no guarantee.

29% of homeowners admit to leaving the garage door open, while 35% have left the door accidentally unlocked. Mistakes can be expensive, so why not install a smart system which alerts your phone when you haven’t locked up properly?

3. You can’t leave your worries at home

On an average day, a third of homeowners worry that they’ve forgotten to lock up the house, and 1 in 7 will worry about it every single day.

When your home houses your life, it’s unsurprising that people are worrying about common place mistakes. However, by installing video alerts and activity notifications straight to your phone, you can leave your worries behind no matter how far away you travel.

4. Hearing things in the night is more common than you think

Most of us have woken up suddenly, questioning what it was that woke us. Every sound is amplified in a silent house, and nothing gets the heart racing like hearing unusual noises in the dead of night.

44% of us have been brave enough to creep out of bed and investigate, but why not save yourself the panic? With a professional security system installed you could have direct access to the emergency services, who will be alerted in the event of a burglary.

5. You can get on top of your home security worries with ease

The good news is that while home security worries are valid, they can easily be put to bed by installing security systems to suit your home and needs.  The 26% of homeowners who responded to Alarm.com’s survey on security with ‘very confident’ were those who owned systems connected to a mobile app.

Every home has different priorities and access points, and SNAP Integrations has experience across them all. From finding the best security system for you, to the installation process and ensuring you’re satisfied, having a security professional will make all the difference.