It’s almost the New Year and that means it’s time to think about all of the ways you want to make next year better than this one. So, we compiled a list of 10 resolutions you can make to help you protect what matters most and give you peace of mind.
Commit to regular system checks
- Schedule periodic checks to ensure your system is functioning properly. Test alarms, sensors, cameras and see if any batteries need to be replaced.
Update and strengthen your passwords
- When was the last time you reviewed those password alerts in your phone? Are you using the same password for all of your accounts? Google, Norton and Apple all offer password generators that would take 79 billion years for ChatGPT to crack.*
Enhance Home Security with Smart Devices
- Did you know CPI has a suite of smart home products that can help your home run more efficiently? Run your thermostat, turn on your lights, and open your garage right from your phone. Set your thermostat and lights to turn on right before you get home and save money in the process!
Create an Emergency Plan
- Does your family know what to do if there’s an emergency? Do they know where to go or who to call? Putting an emergency plan together if there’s a fire, break in, or alarm going off will give everyone peace of mind in case the worst were to happen.
Install and Use Security Cameras Regularly
- If your home does not have security cameras set up around the perimeter of your home, you could be leaving yourself open and vulnerable to break-ins.
Monitor Energy Usage and Security
- How are you currently monitoring your energy usage? If it’s just with your power bill, you could be missing out on some serious savings by not switching to a smart home device.
Maintain Fire & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- In addition to burglary protection, home security should also include fire and carbon monoxide safety. Ensuring detectors are working adds another layer of safety to the home. If they aren’t currently on your home security plan, you can easily add them on by calling your service provider.
Practice Better Home Security Habits
- Are you hiding a spare key under your front door mat? Having a keyless door lock tied to your InTouch system helps eliminate the need to hide keys outside in case of a lock out. This helps keep your home secure, as well as making sure your home is armed every time you leave the house.
Optimize Motion Detectors and Lighting
- Motion detectors should be strategically placed to warn you when movement is happening in or around your home. Having gaps in your line of sight allows for unwanted intrusions through unmonitored entry points.
Schedule an annual home security assessment
- Get an expert opinion on potential weak spots in your home security system and see if CPI’s new technology could help fill some of your security gaps or if you’re currently in a good place with our products. Either way, getting an evaluation is worth your peace of mind.
Call 844-536-1619 now to talk to a security expert and see how we can help you with your New Years security resolutions. And be sure to ask them about all the incredible smart options that we offer to bring convenience to your home security!
* https://informationsecurity.wustl.edu/creating-strong-passwords/
