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4 Ways to Customize Your Home Security System

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September 23, 2019

Today’s home security devices come in all shapes and sizes. While older home security systems require extensive home wiring, unsightly sensors, and a large control panel on the wall, modern security systems are flexible enough to support every home and family.

If you’re shopping for a new home security solution, evaluate your needs and explore how today's security products can be customized to meet your security concerns. Here are some common customizations and considerations to ponder as you build a custom home security system such as Xfinity Home.

1. The size of your home

The first factor that will dictate how you customize your security system is the size of your home. Instead of the one-size-fits-all solutions that used to dominate the market, the range of security products available today means you can build a security system that scales to virtually any environment.

If you’re living in a small space, all you may need is a few door sensors and a camera to feel safe. If you live in a multi-story home, you may want to consider an array of sensors, motion detectors, and a camera at every entry point. The good news is that some popular security platforms, like Xfinity Home, offer a wide range of smart home security products that you can use to expand your system as you need it.

2. Camera- or sensor-based

Do you want to integrate cameras into your new security system or rely solely on door, window, and motion sensors to alert you to suspicious activity? Although many home systems incorporate both, some families prefer to use camera-based products outside their homes and sensors inside the house if they have particular privacy concerns.

Most camera security products feature encryption and other privacy features, but you might find it more reassuring to keep cameras only in common areas of your home, like an entryway or living room.

3. Many components or one device

Speaking of different security products, the size of your space and your security needs may dictate the number of products you need to purchase. For example, if you want to monitor your doors, windows, air temperature, and moisture levels, consider outfitting your home with a full security system that supports several products.

However, if you live in a smaller space or only have basic security needs, consider installing a single, well-placed smart camera with a few door and window sensors. These may not be as sensitive as a full system, but many families find them to be a useful start in their journey to a safer home.

4. Customize it all with an app

Finally, tie your security products together through a centralized app on your smartphone. Individual products feature a lot of great functionality, but the real magic happens when your sensors can alert your camera of an intrusion, or the system alerts your smart home to turn on the lights or arm your home security system. Having one app is helpful for customizations, like setting up home security schedules and adjusting your cameras to start recording when motion is detected.

When you’re shopping for your next home security solution, or adding to the one you already have, look for ways to tailor it to meet your family’s needs. The most secure smart home devices are the ones that bend to the needs of your home and adjust to your daily routine.

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