Home Security Essentials When You Have Kids

July 17th, 2023



As a parent, it is only natural to be constantly worried about your kid’s safety. After all, the majority of parents in Chico cannot be with their kids 24/7. However, thanks to developments in home security, you do not just get to watch your kids and their babysitters—you can also have additional safeguards in place to protect your kids even more. Read on to learn about several of them.

1 – Remote Access

You can train your kids to arm the security system and enter their passcode when they get home from school, but there is no guarantee that they will remember those things at all times. With a combination of security cameras and remote access, you can check in on your home when your kids leave or let them in when they arrive home. It will make your life a lot more convenient and your kids safer.

2 – Video Doorbell

Kids may know not to answer the door to strangers, but how will they know if it is indeed a stranger? A video doorbell will resolve this issue as it will let your kids find out who is on the other side of the door without having to open it or peep through a window and let the stranger know that your child is home alone.

3 – Monitored Security System

When you have kids, having a monitored security system adds another layer of security to your property. You never know when an emergency will occur at home—it could happen when you can’t access your phone. In emergency situations, the monitoring company will immediately contact the authorities in CA as soon as an alarm is set off. This will enable your kids and even you to evacuate as they will not have to fumble with the phone first.

4 – Individual Pin Codes

Assigning unique pin codes to each member of the family will let you keep tabs on your kids’ comings and goings. The security system will notify you when one of your kids has arrived and, alternatively, when they have not come home on schedule. 

5 - Video Surveillance Cameras

A simple video surveillance camera will keep your kids safe in two additional ways on top of protecting them from the usual intruders and environmental hazards. First, you can monitor their activities so they do not go to prohibited areas and put themselves at risk of common child safety hazards at home. Second, you can monitor nannies or babysitters and make sure that your kids are being treated properly.

Educate Your Kids

With all of those security features in place, your kids will definitely be a lot safer. However, you still need to make sure that your kids know how to properly operate your security system—for instance, that they need to enter their pin as soon as they get inside your house—and what to do when certain signals go off to maximize your home’s security. You can protect your family from crimes and environmental hazards with a comprehensive home security system. Contact us now for the best security solutions for your Chico home.

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With 16 years of experience in law enforcement, Tim Truby, CEO, is fully certified in video surveillance and training.

  • Certified Advanced Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Academy Instructor Certification
  • California POST Certification in Specialized Surveillance Equipment
  • California POST Certification in Basic Crime Prevention
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