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Don’t Rely on Automated Home Security Alone

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Do you currently have an automated home security system? Or, perhaps you are debating on whether you should purchase one?

 

Automated home security systems are trending among homeowners looking for simple and comprehensive solutions to home security. Most of these systems offer an intuitive design that prevents intruders from entering your home, monitors visitors to your property, and provides evidence in the event of a break-in.

 

However, no system is infallible and there are plenty of reasons you may want to boost your home security with tried and true methods. In this article, we will cover some of the top reasons that home security systems fail and how purchasing products from Nightlock can be a viable supplement or alternative for protecting your home.

Reasons Automated Home Systems Fail

Susceptibility to hacks

For every security measure that relies on software, there usually are sophisticated criminals working to exploit it through hacking. Hackers can cause havoc to homeowners, whether they disable the system, harass homeowners for thrills, or surreptitiously monitor a home’s occupants for blackmail or opportunities to enter the home.

Unfamiliarity with the system

One common mistake homeowners make after installing a security system is that they neglect to learn how to use it. You may choose an automated system that’s packed with all the bells and whistles, but this can be offset with a steep learning curve that’s bound to frustrate even the most tech-savvy of homeowners.

 

Then there’s the question of other home occupants and their familiarity with the system – is everyone up to speed if the primary user isn’t around? For example, you may have a house sitter to watch over your home. Would they have access or the knowledge to set alarms when they leave the home?

 

Forgetfulness

Home automation’s advantage is its ability to “set it and forget it” for peace of mind, but the flipside is that many homeowners completely forget about their system after a while. Depending on the system, homeowners may need to constantly arm/disarm with codes, periodically replace a battery, install software/firmware updates, and other routine maintenance that falls by the wayside.

False alarms

False alarms can be a hassle for homeowners with the automated security systems. Receiving update after update on your phone, or having to speak with a representative to address these issues renders the security system more of a burden than an effective means of protection. Whether insects or neighborhood cats trigger alarms, false alarms are a real drawback to automated security.

Power outages and battery life

Texas’ recent power grid shutdown proved that an overreliance on the electric systems is no longer guaranteed. Hard-wired security systems were reported being down without a constant power source, leaving homeowners vulnerable to criminals and those desperate to enter a home for shelter.

 

Similarly, many security systems rely on batteries or backup power sources. During an outage or just during the course of usage, these batteries may weaken – even a simple 9-volt battery that isn’t replaced in a control panel can render the entire system ineffective for its intended purpose.

Poor recording quality

Just because your camera and microphones are recording all activity does not necessarily mean that it will capture a criminal in the act. Record sounds at a distance can be overpowered by ambient noise and a blurry image of a criminal may not help identify a suspect in the future.

 

Furthermore, cameras and microphones are susceptible to obstruction that obscures the quality of the media. It’s not uncommon for obstructions to render the security system’s monitoring useless, such as spider webs, insect nests, bush overgrowth, humidity, dust, and other elements.

Lack of physical protection

Automated home security is a great solution for monitoring, but few systems integrate hardware that can stand up to a physical attack. While some solutions may automatically lock all connected locks and dispatch security officers to respond to a break-in, criminals may defeat these locks with brute force or picking the locks in a short amount of time.

Nightlock’s Home Security Products Protect Your Home

It should be stated that automated security systems have come a long way towards providing comprehensive home security. However, they still have many vulnerabilities that we’ve covered in this article – and don’t offer a solution against determined criminals.

 

Choosing more analog solutions is a better option overall. That’s why Nightlock is one of the most popular home security companies in the U.S.A, providing a wide range of residential security products that don’t rely on software and/or a power source.

 

 

To keep your home and family safe, visit Nightlock.com today to learn more.