How to Make Your Home More Secure While You’re Away

Leaving your home for a vacation or extended trip creates security concerns when the property sits empty. Before leaving, lock every door and window, secure garage entrances, and keep spare keys in a safe place.

A home security system adds an extra layer of security while you are away. High-quality cameras offer clear property views, while alarms, door sensors, motion detectors, and smart locks provide alerts about unusual activity. Remote monitoring keeps you connected to your home during your trip. Call now or contact us online today to explore home security options for your property in the Dallas-Forth Worth area.

Consider Our Wide Variety of Burglar and Emergency Detection Features

A home security system provides more than camera coverage while you travel. Burglar detection, interactive panels, and glass break detectors help monitor entry points, indoor areas, and windows. These key features add layers of security to help keep your home monitored while you are away:

• Advanced Interactive Panels: Central panels connect security devices, manage alerts, and control the entire system.
• Motion Sensor Systems: Motion sensors monitor indoor areas and send alerts when unexpected movement occurs.
• Window and Door Contacts: Contact sensors monitor doors and windows for openings when the home is unattended.
• Glass Break Detector Systems: Detectors identify shattered windows and trigger alerts during potential entry attempts.

Smart Features for Home Security

Smart home security gives homeowners greater control while traveling. American Security Devices offers interactive home security solutions with smart app access, connected devices, and remote system control. Homeowners can check security activity, manage selected features, and receive alerts through a connected mobile device.

Smart security also brings cameras, alarms, locks, and other devices into one connected system. Contact us to explore home security services designed to keep you connected with your property while you are away.

Check Your System Before Leaving

Before leaving, check your home security system and connected devices, cameras, sensors, and entry points. Verify alerts and mobile access so you stay informed while away. Use this checklist before leaving your home:

• Confirm security alerts and phone notifications stay enabled.
• Test sensors on key entry points and confirm triggered notifications.
• Check alarm operation and confirm that alerts reach your connected devices.
• Verify clear footage across indoor and outdoor areas covered by security cameras.
• Lock exterior doors, windows, garage entrances, and other accessible points.
• Open your security app and verify access to available camera features.

Call Us Today to Choose the Right Home Security System For Your Needs

A quality home security system gives you greater awareness while you are away. American Security Devices provides home security solutions for homeowners in Plano, Addison, Las Colinas, and other Dallas-Fort Worth cities. Security cameras, alarms, smart devices, sensors, and monitoring options help create a security setup suited to your property. Whether you are traveling for a short trip or an extended stay, the right system keeps you connected with your home. Call now or reach us online today to discuss home security options for your property.