If you’re uneasy with the idea of your kids being left home alone, you’ll be pleased to know that your home security system enables you to keep tabs on them and ensure their safety even when you’re not around. Here are some ways a home security system can offer peace of mind when your kids are home unsupervised.

Keyless entry ensures kids can always get inside

Keyless entry is an incredibly convenient feature of your home security system. With keyless entry in place, you never have to worry about your kids gaining access to the home. There’s no risk that they’ll misplace their key and get locked out, so you don’t have to worry about leaving work early to rush home and let them inside.

Knowing you can easily change the passcode anytime to prevent it from falling into the hands of anyone outside your immediate family should offer additional peace of mind.

Access control alerts you when kids have arrived home

Your home security system’s access control feature makes it easy to tell when your kids enter your home by sending alerts directly to your mobile device. Assigning unique access codes for each family member lets you see who is coming and going. 

All you have to do is monitor your mobile device for alerts after school to ensure your children make it home safely and at a reasonable time. If you don’t receive a notification as expected, follow up with your kids over the phone to check on them. 

Check in using video surveillance

Your home’s video surveillance system can be a great way to keep tabs on your kids when you’re not home. You can access your camera feed through your alarm system app and check to see what your kids are up to when you’re not around. Whether they’ve invited friends over or are parked in front of the television, video surveillance will surely give you peace of mind if you’re worried. 

Know that emergency services will be dispatched if needed

In the event of an emergency, such as a fire, your home security system will trigger an emergency response through the central station, and the appropriate response team will be swiftly dispatched. While you should have an emergency protocol in place for your kids to follow, your security system offers an additional layer of protection if they can’t reach the phone or aren’t sure who to call.

The Bottom Line

As your kids get older, they’ll inevitably spend more time in the home on their own. Even though the chances that they’ll experience an emergency are low, having a home security system in place allows you to check in whenever you wish to ensure that everything is in order. And, in the unlikely event that an emergency does occur, your security system will alert your kids and trigger an emergency response, ensuring they receive help swiftly.

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