SMART HOME SECURITY

Doors and windows are vulnerable points of entry and are an essential part of a home security system. Depending on the configuration of your home, you might require window sensors for your basement or even the 2nd floor windows. Sliding glass doors and picture windows often demand glass break sensors. Door and window sensors are connected to the home security system control panel and will alert you of any unauthorized entry or glass breakage.

Smoke detectors are a critical component of a home security & life safety system. Smoke detectors should be installed outside each sleeping area, on every level of your home, in any location where combustion occurs – like a garage or utility / HVAC room, and in other locations where required by law. The system's smart technology can also alert local emergency authorities for quick action, and if installed as part of an overall smart home security system, it can even control your HVAC system to reduce the flow of air in the house and minimize danger and fire damage. 

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless toxic gas that the human nose is unable to detect. CO detectors are equipped with electrochemical sensing technology that can easily detect even a trace amount of this poisonous gas in your home and alert you to take appropriate measures. Carbon monoxide is produced wherever fuel is burned. In addition to having at least one carbon monoxide detector placed on each level of your home, a CO detector should be placed wherever you have an oil or gas furnace, gas clothes dryer, water heater, range / oven, fireplace, or wood burning stove.

Motion detectors are a very important part of your home security system. They work by detecting body heat and alert when a presence is in a protected area. In a fully integrated smart home system, motion detectors can trigger lights to be turned on and temperature to be adjusted when a room is occupied. Traditional motion detectors use passive infra-red (PIR) sensors, but technology has improved the motion detector by integrating an onboard camera, so you can receive motion-triggered snapshots of your home or property. 

A burst pipe leading to a flooded floor or basement is every homeowner's nightmare. Water leak sensors can be added to your home security system to detect leaks and alert you immediately. Some water leak detectors will also track humidity and temperature. If your water sensor is integrated into a complete smart home security system and a leak is detected, not only will the system alert you while you are away, it can disarm security to allow a plumber to enter and fix the problem, and then re-arm security! 

The best home security systems include surveillance cameras. There are different types of security cameras and features for every possible purpose in and around your home: traditional HD video cameras for indoor use, weather-resistant cameras for outdoor use, motion-triggered cameras, doorbell cameras, motion detectors with integrated cameras, infrared cameras for night viewing, nanny cams, hidden cameras, and more!

SECURITEL home security and life safety systems are designed to seamlessly integrate with your Smart Home system. You can keep a close eye on your home through your smartphone or any other mobile device and get updates and alerts for any situation.