Home security has come a long way in the last decade and one of the biggest advances comes in the form of interactive services. To over-simplify what interactive does: it allows the customer to access their security system from remote locations. Smart phones and computers allow access to your security system without the need to be in front of the system keypad inside your home. WH Security offers several interactive services that are easy to use and affordable through Alarm.com, Honeywell's Total Connect and Telguard Interactive (Telguard also allows for arming/disarming and event history).
Here are the top five ways interactive services can make your home security system much better:
1. Your security system never leaves your side.
By downloading apps for your iPhone, Blackberry and Android you can stay connected to your security system while away from your home. From simple arming/disarming to viewing video - everything can be done from your cell phone or laptop.
2. It communicates really well.
By using text or email notification you can keep tabs on what is going on at your property. Do you want to know when your cleaning person arrived and finished? Or possibly you want to know when your contractor completed his work? This is easy to do with interactive services.
3. It looks out for you, and also lets you look in.
There are many ways to utilize video monitoring with your home security system. Do you want to see how the sitter is handling your children? Or do you want to look to make sure you shut the garage door? With video monitoring, these ideas can become a reality. Video monitoring allows you to view your home remotely and boost your peace of mind.
4. It will protect you, no matter what.
Many security systems use POTS (plain old telephone service) lines and internet connections that can be disabled by cutting or pulling wires on the outside of your home. By using GSM (cellular) technology that is placed inside your home, interactive services provide the very best communication technology.
5. It can keep you safe and warm.
Energy management will continue to be a valuable way to help manage your home's costs. Because interactive services allow you to control thermostats and lights remotely from your cell phone or computer you will stay in control of your home's energy use.