Home Automation and Remote Access Alarm Systems

Home automation is the newest addition to many home alarm systems. If you don’t know what home automation is, definitely consider it. There are a few companies that have really mastered home automation. Vivint Home Security is one of those. Remote access is one of the most basic parts of an alarm system with home automation. We’re going to go over some of the characteristics and benefits of remote access within home automation.

Firstly, lets explain what remote access is. Remote access is when you can check up on your home through the alarm system remotely. This can be done via laptop, smartphone, tablet… whatever, really. Some people think that it’s just too much extra work, unnecessary add on and a waste of money. We really don’t agree with that though. Remote access to alarm systems is one of the best changes that has been made to alarm systems over the past few years. Not only has it made having an alarm system safer, but it also make home automation much more practical.

Some of the benefits include checking up on your security camera while you’re away. You can look at what the camera is filming in real time. Pretty amazing and very useful if you’re not home.

Letting professionals into your home is also extremely helpful. Maybe the cable guy is coming or you’ve got a special delivery on the way and you want it left inside. Well you can disarm your alarm system and unlock the door with most home automation. And you can do it from wherever.

If you’re a member of a family and you’re at work while your kids are getting off of school, home automation might be a great solution. A remote access alarm system would allow you to unlock the door for your kids and then arm it once they’re comfortably inside the home.

There are some great companies out there with home automation options. Vivint Home Security, which we mentioned earlier has some great options. But LifeShield is also a quality option, as is Front Point Security. Be sure to check out all the reviews to get a better idea of what to expect.