When we finally get a few moments to relax in the summer, it is easy to let our security relax as well. We tend to spend more time outside, socializing with friends and neighbors, running short errands, having children coming and going, and visitors staying in the home.  We are more likely to stray over to a friend’s house without closing the garage doors or leave windows open to catch a summer breeze. When a stranger is in the neighborhood, we are likely just to assume it is an innocent visitor, not someone with ill intentions. All of these things put our safety in jeopardy.

To keep your summer carefree, remember these summer safety precautions.

Many people often ignore important details such as the security systems whenever they are purchasing a new home. Important things such as fire escape routes and carbon monoxide detectors are not given much attention in the process. Let’s look at a case scenario involving a happy family who finally got a new home in one of the rich and quiet neighborhoods in King of Prussia, PA.

Mike Stewart and his wife had always dreamt of making a change in their lives. Their dream was to buy a new home of their own to save them from the hassle and hardships tenants go through. At this particular time, they were finally on the verge of actualizing their dream. They found a beautiful house with all the features a person could want for his family. They didn’t waste a chance to make a deal to buy the house.

Property Crime and Burglary

In 2017, 108.4 people per 1,000 households were victims of property crimes. Most people assume that burglaries and property crimes only occur when no one is home, but this isn’t true. Home break-ins are common, and the Department of Justice reports that someone was home for 28 percent of burglaries and 7 percent of these people were also victims of a violent crime during the incident.

In case you have not noticed, home automation has gone from an interesting idea to a necessity in a very short time, and people are talking about it. In fact, suddenly it is all the rage among millennial men who are posting about it on Facebook 8 times more than just a year ago. Experts believe that by the year 2022, the average American will have over 500 smart devices in their home. And it is not just about convenience. 

So, why are smart security cameras so incredibly popular? Here are just a few of the practical applications that make them a home automation chart topper.

You Can Have Your Eye on What Matters

When we are away, we all think about our family, our pets, and valuables—a lot. Productivity experts agree that having a way to quickly affirm the safety of your family and home increases work productivity by allowing you to focus. Smart cameras remove the worry because you never have to wonder what is going on at home. Not only can you check in and see them in real time, smart cameras provide instant alerts with smart clip capture.

Customized Alerts Notify You of Activity Indicators

Smart cameras are connected to your security system and together provide greater insight into activity. You can customize what information generates a trigger and notification so that you know, for example, if a door opens, a package arrives, or someone parks in the driveway.

Push Notification Alerts Increase Safety

Push notification is one of the least understood and least known advantages of smart security cameras. Push notifications are like text messages and pop up on your phone to warn you of suspicious activity before an event occurs. This allows you to respond quickly by turning on sirens, calling police, and getting to safety. One of the most important things about push notifications is that, though used through a phone app, the app does not have to be open for you to receive notifications.