The Top 5 Reasons to Invest in a Security System

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Experience Peace of Mind 24/7 with Smart Security/Surveillance

Among all the smart technologies available for your home, one of the most essential is a security/surveillance system. Today’s home security offers comprehensive protection, a significantly different technology from its predecessors.

How do these systems work, and what do they manage? Today, they integrate with nearly every smart device, from audio and video to lighting, thermostats, smart door locks, garages, and motion sensors. You can manage them all right from your smartphone or mobile device, no matter where you are in the world.

Here, we’ll explore the peace of mind that comes when a smart home works together to protect your home and family 24/7.

Alerts & Remote Viewing

When something unusual occurs, you receive an alert. While that may seem like home security 101, these systems are far more advanced than previous ones. Sensors can differentiate between the movement of a person or animal or the wind whipping around the leaves.

Instead of receiving an alert every time movement is detected, you only get notifications when a potential security event is unfolding, like someone trying to open a window or a stranger crossing a digital tripwire.

When notified of unusual activity, you can view your live video feeds from anywhere and determine if the activity warrants a call to law enforcement. If it’s a friend stopping by for a visit, you can talk to them through the two-way audio, unlock the doors, and turn on the lights.

Integrated for Ultimate Protection

With all systems working together, you experience the ultimate protection. When a threat is detected, your system triggers a series of actions—the interior and exterior lights start flashing, the doors lock, and the alarm sounds. The video surveillance feed appears on every TV, so you know what’s transpiring, no matter which room you’re in.

Visible Cameras

Several studies show that simply having a visible security camera is enough to deter up to 70% of burglars. Today’s cameras offer crystal-clear images and 360-degree views, allowing us to install fewer cameras while still maintaining complete visibility.

Simulating Occupancy

Law enforcement reports that one of the best approaches to creating a secure home is to simulate occupancy. If you’re still using timed lighting for this effect, it's time to make a change. Unfortunately, because of their predictability, these scheduled lights have become a beacon to burglars, notifying them that your home is unoccupied.

Instead, tap an ‘Away’ button by the door when you leave for a long weekend. In response, your lighting, TVs, and music turn on and off at random, while motorized shades raise and lower, just like when you’re home.

Digital Protection

Digital tripwires let you know when someone crosses into unwelcome territory. It also alerts you if a young family member is getting into trouble by wandering too close to the pool or a medicine cabinet. This early warning offers a peace of mind that’s hard to define until experienced.

These systems even let you know when something goes missing, such as your car that was parked in the driveway or a water feature in the garden.

Are you ready to experience the ultimate protection? To learn more about today’s security/surveillance systems or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Sierra Integrated Systems.