How Your Residential Alarm Can Integrate Smart Home Automation

Smart Home Features

Doorbell Cameras. These are small cameras that are linked to your doorbell so that when someone arrives at your house and rings the doorbell, you will get a notification on your smartphone. The camera will start recording and send a real-time video feed that plays directly on your phone. Some doorbell cameras can activate if someone approaches the door, even if the doorbell has not been rung.

Locks. By connecting your house locks with your smartphone, you don’t have to wonder if you’ve remembered to lock the door when you left, giving you greater peace of mind while away from home. Smart locks can be set to automatically lock when your phone is far from home, or you can manually lock the door from the app, saving you from returning home to do so. There are options available that allow you to use the app as well as a physical key or a keypad if you want the assurance that you can always get into the house even without the use of a phone.

Cameras. Unlike traditional security cameras, smart cameras allow you to operate using wifi, which means you can access your video feed on your phone any time, any place. Smart cameras also allow the user to store their security footage in the cloud, thus clearing up storage space on the smart device. Wireless cameras are available for both indoor and outdoor use, with outdoor cameras often made to be larger and sturdier so they can hold up to the cold Calgary winters. With wireless cameras, you likely will not want to turn the resolution to the highest setting as this may impede internet speed and cause a lagging video. Often, a clear image can be seen with the second highest resolution of 720p while still ensuring that video monitoring is uninterrupted.

Thermostat. While this doesn’t protect your home from unwanted intruders, it is a helpful feature. The smart thermostat allows you to lower the heat of the house during the day, which is both environmentally friendly and saves you money. Another bonus is that you can turn your thermostat down when you leave for vacation but you can turn the heat up if there is a Calgary cold snap while you’re gone and you worry about your pipes freezing, protecting your house from flooding during your absence.

Set Up A Residential Security System With Smart Home Integration In Calgary

If you are looking for a convenient residential security system that you can access from your phone, contact Frontline Security. Our residential security systems come with smart home capabilities so that you can have peace of mind knowing your home is safe even when you’re not there. Our ability to integrate your residential alarm system with smart home automation features means you get more than a security system, you also get convenient control of nearly every aspect of your house; you can access everything from your locks and thermostat to your garage door and irrigation system simply by using your smartphone. If you’re interested in setting up your home with a top of the line, smartphone automated residential security system, contact Frontline Security at 1-403-291-9311 or fill out the online contact form.

FAQ

Q: Do you provide warranties for your residential security systems?
A: Yes. We provide a four-year warranty on the parts associated with your residential video surveillance system and a one-year warranty on our labour.

Q: Do I need a monthly subscription for my video doorbell?
A: This depends on the brand of your system. Some brands lock their best features, such as facial recognition and package detection, unless you are subscribed to their service. Connect with our security professionals by calling 1-403-291-9311 or filling out the online contact form to learn about your subscription options in Calgary

Q: Are Frontline security cameras equipped to deal with the cold?
A: As a Calgary security company, we know how important it is for security cameras and other security systems to function even in the cold Calgary winters. Choosing a camera with the correct IP rating, installing it to be protected from the elements (as much as possible), and adding a waterproof casing are some of the ways you can make sure your home protection system lasts through the coldest months of the year.