EP45 - Home Security&Smart Homes - a podcast by Brian Cook And Kindra Cox

On Episode 45 of The Brian and Kindra Show, they discussed home security and Vivint Smart Homes with Jeramie Johnson. 

First, Brian and Kindra discussed why a homeowner would want a security system.   Research shows that every 13 seconds a home burglary takes place, which ends up being 6,000 a day. Of course, living in a community like Woodward, these stats may seem elevated, but there are still petty crimes locally. One example, when people get trusting they tend to leave their vehicles unlocked. Thieves tend to target nicer neighborhoods where the residents might feel exempt to theft. 

More than just security systems, there are smart temperature detectors. They cover smoke, freezing temperatures, and heat. The freeze feature can notify you when your house drops below a certain temperature, so if you are on vacation and heating goes out you will know. Similarly, the heat feature can notice unusually hot temperatures from hot water heaters, fire, etc. There are also water sensors. These are set on/near the floor and will alert you that there is water flooding the room(s). The smoke detectors can be set to automatically call the fire department when they are set off, saving you time in that unexpected moment of panic. 

Another upside to home automation is the ability to control lamps, plug-ins, thermostats, etc. You can set timers on automated plug-ins so lamps will turn off/on when you aren’t home, or maybe set them so they are on when you return home. Thermostats will help you save electricity/money. You can control them via smart device and turn them off/on for your schedule. 

Home security systems can save you money on your insurance premium. A basic, bare bones Vivint system is $19.99. For Brian, who saves $12 a month on insurance for his system, the system practically pays for itself when he’s saving on insurance. Jeramie has seen insurance savings as high as 20%. It doesn’t hurt to shop and inquire with your insurance agent how much you could save with a home security/automation system. Although there is a tangible savings with insurance by having a system, the mental peace-of-mind to protect your family, fur babies, and self is more valuable. 

With home automation, there is the option for panic pendants. These can provide a range of 300 foot circumference of the house. If an elderly or disabled family member lives alone and falls or gets injured, they can push the pendant and it automatically alerts authorities. Otherwise, they may lay in the cold for hours or lay injured in home. This not only gives them the safety of knowing they are protected, but is settling to the family. 

One of newest add-ons that Jeramie likes is the Outdoor Camera Pro. It provides a crystal clear image with a wide view. Unlike other cameras, this one only detects people. Living in NW Oklahoma other cameras might detect tumbleweeds or stray animals, but with this one that isn’t the case. This minimizes the amount of clips it takes, reducing the storage consumption. It can also deter unwanted visitors with an alarm.

Brian and Kindra hope these tips have been helpful to you. If you have any questions about home security or home automation, talk to your local Smart Home Pro specialist or real estate professional.

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