Your home should be a safe space, a place where you can relax and feel at ease. Unfortunately, crime can happen anywhere, and it’s important to take steps to increase home security and deter potential threats.
As a leading security company dedicated to safeguarding Kiwi homes, Frontline Security understands the importance of being proactive about security. That’s why we’re sharing five actionable tips on how to increase home security to ensure your home remains safe and sound.
How to Increase Home Security in 5 Steps
1. Reinforce Your Doors and Windows
Your doors and windows are the most common entry points for unwelcome guests, so strengthening these access points is crucial. Invest in high-quality locks for all entry doors, including deadbolts and strike plates. For added security, you could consider upgrading to smart locks equipped with keyless entry and remote access capabilities.
Windows should be fitted with sturdy locks or reinforced with security bars. Remember, the stronger the barrier, the greater the deterrence against intrusion. Because laminated glass is more resistant to shattering, this could be a good option for vulnerable windows, including those on a lower floor or in darker, hidden areas.
3. Illuminate Your Surroundings
Light is the enemy of intruders, so be sure to illuminate your property with strategic lighting to discourage potential trespassers. Motion-sensor lights around entry points and pathways are a great way to keep unwanted visitors out, flooding dark corners with brightness at the slightest movement.
You could also set timers for lights inside your home to turn on and off at different times, mimicking your regular routine. This gives the illusion that someone is at home even when you’re out or away. By illuminating your surroundings, you not only increase visibility but also send a clear message: this home is protected.
3. Secure Your Perimeter
A well-defined perimeter acts as the first line of defence against intruders. Take a look at the boundaries on your property and identify any potential weak spots. Install fencing or barriers to prevent unauthorised access—make sure they’re high and durable enough to discourage climbing.
Think about incorporating natural deterrents too, such as thorny shrubs or prickly hedges along the perimeter to further discourage trespassers. By securing your perimeter, you create a physical barrier that reinforces your home’s defences and makes potential thieves think twice.
4. Engage Your Community
In today’s digital age, surveillance technology offers a powerful tool for home security. Installing a comprehensive video camera system that’s equipped with motion detection and remote monitoring capabilities will ensure you always have eyes on what’s happening on your property.
Strategically position cameras to cover vulnerable areas such as entry points, driveways, and backyard perimeters. It’s best to choose high-definition cameras with night vision capabilities to ensure round-the-clock surveillance. With real-time alerts and the ability to review footage remotely, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home is under constant watch.
5. Embrace Surveillance Technology
In today’s digital age, surveillance technology offers a powerful tool for home security. Installing a comprehensive video camera system that’s equipped with motion detection and remote monitoring capabilities will ensure you always have eyes on what’s happening on your property.
Strategically position cameras to cover vulnerable areas such as entry points, driveways, and backyard perimeters. It’s best to choose high-definition cameras with night vision capabilities to ensure round-the-clock surveillance. With real-time alerts and the ability to review footage remotely, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home is under constant watch.
Bonus Tip: Invest in a Monitored Security System
While the action points above are all helpful, a monitored security system provides the ultimate peace of mind. Here’s why:
Professional Monitoring
A monitored security system is connected to a central monitoring station, meaning trained professionals can respond to alarms 24/7, dispatching emergency services if necessary. If you’re not at home and your camera shows someone entering your property, there isn’t much you can do about it—unless you have a security team on hand to head to your property straight away.
Advanced Technology
While today’s DIY security technology offers plenty of great features, professional security companies in New Zealand invest heavily in the most up-to-date security technology. This ensures your home security system is always equipped with the most advanced features. Professional security teams can also remotely access and manage your security system, perform diagnostics, and ensure that all components are working properly, so you don’t have to worry about faults and false alarms.
Local Knowledge
Security companies operating in New Zealand have valuable local knowledge that can enhance the protection of your home. They’re usually familiar with common threats in different areas and the response times of local emergency services, and they can provide advice based on local crime statistics and trends.
Frontline Security: Your Trusted Security Experts
When it comes to safeguarding your property, a cookie-cutter approach simply won’t do. At Frontline Security, we specialise in crafting tailored alarm monitoring solutions to meet your needs, ensuring you receive the security measures you require without unnecessary add-ons. Our mission is simple: to provide you with peace of mind, knowing your home is shielded 24/7.
Our robust alarm monitoring service operates around the clock, every single day of the year. Should an alarm be triggered at your home, we’ll alert you right away and activate your personalised alarm response plan.
If your alarm is activated without a clear reason and requires further investigation, our local network of security professionals stands ready to be dispatched to your location for a thorough assessment, keeping you informed about any alarm events.
At Frontline Security, we’re committed to helping you protect what matters most. Contact us today to learn more about how to increase home security with our range of solutions that can be tailored to your needs. Because when it comes to home security, there’s no room for compromise.