As a modern-day builder, you know better than anyone that smart security is one of the most important smart home features. And, that a smart security ecosystem needs to be supported by a reliable home network.

But what security features are going to be best for your customers? Two must-have security features are sensors and cameras. Security cameras have come a long way from the grainy footage we’ve all seen in Crime Stopper videos. And sensor technology has improved immensely over the last decade.

Today’s security camera is a connected device capable of providing your customers with multiple sources of information. A security system that utilizes motion-detecting sensors and cameras, or a device that combines both, will give your customers the peace of mind they need.

Your customers may want to consider cameras or sensors inside their homes as well as outside. Motion detection cameras now have sophisticated sensors that use artificial intelligence to distinguish between pets and human intruders, making them a better option indoors than they used to be.

With many security packages, your customers can control how the system functions. Some security cameras can be programmed to send alerts only when they detect motion at certain times of day, and many of them can send video directly to a smartphone or tablet, providing your customers with real-time monitoring options.

Security cameras can also work in conjunction with smart locks. If your customers give their children distinct passcodes for the house, the system can send a brief video to parents when a child arrives home from school.

Another feature your customers may want in a camera is night vision. Some smart security cameras can record clean video without alerting intruders with a light. This could mean your customers can finally catch the burglar that’s been troubling the neighborhood for years.

Planning for a secure future

When your customers are choosing a security system, they should consider their future needs. If they plan to do a lot of travel in the coming years, they may want to opt for a system that provides 24-hour monitoring services.

Your older customers may want to think about the term aging in place. A good security system is a must-have as senior citizens are often targets for criminals. And smart security companies are looking for new ways to provide more services to the elderly.

Alarm.com, a leader in smart home security, is a great example of a company working on providing a full spectrum of services for seniors. The company provides customers with a comprehensive smart home ecosystem that includes:

  • Indoor and outdoor video monitoring
  • Lighting & appliance control
  • Thermostats
  • Energy monitoring
  • Locks and Access control devices
  • Irrigation systems
  • Network repeaters
  • Alarms

Alarm.com’s latest addition to their ecosystem is its Wellness functionality. The company’s new offering includes bed and chair sensors, fall detection pendants, and emergency buttons.

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In addition to providing the standard emergency response for falls and self-reported emergencies, Wellness can provide family members or senior living care providers with data about the resident’s eating and sleeping patterns, and activity levels.

Your customers will need to choose security features based on their own lifestyle and use of the property. But it’s up to you to let them know what is possible. And the improvements in cameras and sensors mean that more of your customers have affordable access to premium options.