Social Media and your Home Alarm System

One of these things may seem like it is not like the other (hint: social media), but in all actuality, all three of these go hand in hand. Obviously home alarm systems help to protect your home from invaders but how does social media fall into play here? If you’ve got a Facebook page, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Four square (do you really want me to keep going?) then you’ve got a very public connection to the rest of the world. All it really takes is a quick check in to let the whole world know where you are checked into on Four square. Facebook status updates are now marked with where you updated. LinkedIn tells everyone if you’ve got a regular 9-5 job. Twitter is 140 characters to tell the world whatever you want. That could mean that you’ve just had a great workout at the gym or you’re getting coffee with your friends… whatever, really.

You’re on vacation in Jamaica? Now is the perfect time to strike.

You’re at a friends house celebrating a birthday? Couple hours to go hunting for valuables.

Your dog is at the vet? Great. No one to bark at me while I break into you home.

Do you see what we’re getting at here? But there are simple ways to deter this from happening altogether. Keep your social media profiles private, try to avoid inadvertently telling people that your home is empty, and really only share updates with your friends. Obviously this is not a foolproof method, but it certainly helps! With everything social media outlet there is out there, some precautionary measure should be considered. We obviously recommend a home alarm system. Beyond being smart about what you release to the world, or locking all your doors and windows, eliminating hidden keys, getting a home alarm system is the next step. People who have home alarm systems are three times less likely to have their home broken into. It’s pretty simple. Get yourself a quick DIY alarm system and protect your home immediately. Even if you live under a rock and don’t have a cellphone or utilize any social media, it’s not a bad idea to invest in a home alarm system. Social media is certainly not the only outlet for thieves to gather intel on your home, it is just one of many.