Stay Safe & Secure in Retirement
You’ve worked hard to earn your retirement, and it’s important to take some steps that ensure you and your property are safe. With over twenty years of experience, Advanced Lock and Security has grown to the premier locksmith and security company in the greater Phoenixville, PA area. We want to offer our extensive experience to help you comfortably enjoy retirement with the knowledge that you, your property, and your loved ones are safe. While good locks on all your windows and doors is an important first step, consider the benefits that come with modern equipment like video surveillance, motion detectors, and monitored alarms.
Cameras have become so common that most people now carry one around on their cell phone. This means video surveillance has become quite affordable. When choosing the right video security system for your home, there are a variety of factors to consider, and every home has unique security needs. Instead of running to the local hardware store and picking up a generic security package deal, contact us at Advanced Lock and Security so we can help determine where to best place cameras, assess blind spots, and determine other important areas where specific security measures might be necessary. Not only are video surveillance systems effective deterrents, they are also able to provide important evidence to the authorities if anything does happen. A video recording security system can also be part of a more comprehensive system that includes motion detectors.
Today, motion sensors have become especially advanced, and they can even distinguish between most pets and people. Video cameras can also be triggered by motion sensors so you don’t have to scan through long periods of surveillance footage to find out what happened while you were away. Just like choosing where to put cameras, the placement of motion detectors is also important. Typically speaking, motion sensors should be placed with the widest view that is free of obstructions. If the sensor is triggering a camera, the two should be positioned to share a very similar view of a room or entryway. Ultimately, we recommend having one of our experts come out and perfectly install your home security system, and we also suggest having a monitored security system.
There are a lot of security monitoring systems available, but they are not all equal. In fact, some services that send salespeople door to door can lead to other problems like we wrote about in a previous blog about protecting your home and family from burglary. The monitored security systems we represent at Advanced Lock and Security are among the best in the business. If ever an alarm is set off, whether it’s from an intruder, panic, or environmental problem like smoke or carbon monoxide, real people in a live monitoring center will respond immediately. Part of enjoying your retirement is the comfort in knowing that everything you’ve worked for remains safe and secure.
If retirement means downsizing, give us a call at Advanced Lock and Security to schedule an appointment for one of our experts to come out and evaluate the security needs of your new home. We’ll discuss any strengths and weaknesses we find and show you just how affordable it can be to enjoy the confidence that comes with knowing that you and your possessions are safe.
