Someone’s home is their castle, more so if they have young children.
So, when you buy your first home or have concerns about its security or safety, you will likely want a way to increase your peace of mind without the hefty and invasive options that many home security companies can offer.
The key aspects of home safety relate to the prevention of incidents, action, and awareness. So, to make your home as safe as possible, there are some things you need to consider looking into.
Fire Doors
Going back to prevention, if you can prevent fire by having sockets off and electrical wiring checked, then that is ideal. Of course, in the unlikely event that a fire should occur, you will want a way to stop it from spreading. This is where having internal fire doors from Door Controls Direct can be helpful. These will allow extra time for anyone in the home to escape without the fire and smoke spreading quickly. These doors can also look very stylish and lower the insurance on your home.
Smart Smoke Alarms
On the subject of fire prevention, in 2024, the world of prevention and protection has transformed the humble smoke alarm into smart smoke alarm systems. These can be wireless and can be interlinked. That means that if smoke is detected downstairs and you are asleep upstairs, the nearest alarm will be set off, allowing you and your family more time to get out safely.
You can even have a smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarm that are both accessible from your phone, allowing you to check in on your home even if you are on holiday.
Alarm System
Burglar alarms are not a new idea. However, in 2024, there is the option to integrate an alarm, a camera, and a phone alert, all at once! Best of all, they are wireless and use your home’s WiFi, thereby ensuring that wires cannot be cut.
Much like the Ring doorbell, these alarms can send signals to your phone, notifying you of potential intruders. This will allow you to alert the authorities, without needing to put your own life in danger.
Light!
When it comes to upping the safety of your home, one of the key areas that will help you both inside and out is to add light.
In 2024, there have been huge advances in this area, with many people opting to have smart lights fitted which can act on rotation. This will mean that even if you aren’t at home, to potential trespassers, it will look as if you are. There are even smart lights that can be turned on and off from your smartphone, allowing you to control the light in your home from anywhere that has a WiFi signal!
Remember, that when it comes to preventing intrusion, light outside of the home is as important as it is inside the home. By having motion-activated lights, you can prevent someone from breaking in before your home and valuables are in jeopardy.
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