If you haven’t already made your home a “smart home” you may not understand the benefits of doing so. Did you know that home automation can improve your home’s security, save you money, and increase your quality of life? Those are some big, bold claims – but they are completely possible with home automation. Continue reading and see why clients of Secure Lock & Alarm have been contacting us about our home automation installation services. 

 Lock up – even when you forget 

How many times have you gone on vacation, or even for a night away, and spent at least 5 minutes worrying that you forgot to lock the door? There’s nothing worse than showing up to work and being absolutely convinced that your door is standing wide open. 

With smart locks, you can check on the status of your locks remotely, typically from your cell phone. If you left something unlocked, you can lock it remotely. In cases where you left your door open, you won’t be able to fix that from afar – but perhaps you can call a trusted neighbor to shut your door, or at least you know that your drive home is warranted. 

Another benefit? You can unlock your door remotely too. Think about all of the times you have been sitting outside your home, dreading unlocking the front door because it is raining and you have groceries or sleeping toddlers to tote inside. Now – you can unlock your door before you ever get out of the car. 

Lastly, you can let friends or family inside even if you aren’t home. Perhaps you need to run to the store for a last-minute item, or you got off work a bit later than expected. Rather than leaving a key in a spot that could be easily found by burglars, simply let your friends or family inside remotely. 

Monitor your front door with Home Automation

In addition to remote locks, you can also monitor your front door with a video doorbell. This allows you to see when packages are being delivered – and you’ll have a record of anyone who takes them from your porch. 

This is also a great feature to have if you plan to go on an extended vacation. It is common for burglars to ring the doorbell before breaking in to make sure no one is home. If they ring the doorbell or approach your front door, you’ll capture them on video – which can go a long way in catching the thieves, should they successfully break into your home. 

Track energy consumption with Home Automation

By installing a smart thermostat in your home, you can monitor your energy consumption. You can also set timers so that your home is at one temperature during the day, and another at night. This can go a long way in helping you save money on heating and cooling bills. 

Secure Lock & Alarm: Greater Bostons’ Home Automation Installation Experts

As you can see, there are a ton of benefits to upgrading to these smart features for your home. Contact Secure Lock & Alarm to get started today!