Integrating Smart Speakers and Smart Home Security

Are you arriving late to the smart speaker device craze? That’s okay, because these home management devices are still popular and can do more than they could when they first hit the scene. So if your household is just now getting its first Alexa, Google Home or Amazon Echo and you already have a home security system powered by smart home technology, you’ll be able to do even more with your new device than your friends who got theirs last year. Sometimes, it does pay to wait out a trend. Here’s what integrating your smart speakers and home security system can do.

Make Home Simpler and Safer

Your smart speakers are great for playing music on command, checking the weather or finding out what time the movie is playing. But what about activating your alarm? Let’s say your security system is disarmed and you need to turn it on for the night – only problem is, you don’t feel like getting out of bed to do it. That’s no problem if your smart speaker is at your bedside. Just give it a voice command to arm the alarm and turn off the lamp. Now, you can relax more securely for the night.

Throw a Better Party for Friends

Last year, your friends used their smart speakers to do party tricks (and show off a little, of course). But this year, your party will be even better because your Alexa, Echo or Google Home is connected to your security system with smart home technology.

Need things to feel more cozy as the night gets colder? Command your smart speaker to turn up the heat and turn down the lights; it will communicate with your connected security system to make both happen immediately. It makes hosting the party easier, your guests are impressed, and the ambiance is exactly the way you want it without you lifting a finger.

Find Out More 

If you already own a security system powered by smart home technology, you can get even more benefits by integrating it with your smart speaker device. For more information on connecting your home security systems to your Alexa, Echo or Google Home, contact All Action Alarm. We’ll be happy to answer your questions about this and other home automation technologies. 

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Smart Security Cameras for Home Security Newcomers

If you’re a homeowner with a lot on your plate, the desire to know what’s going on at home while you were away was previously a pipe dream. But now, it’s possible thanks to smart security cameras. Long Island homeowners can now integrate these powerful cameras with the home security system – and when they do, finding out what’s going on at home is as simple as taking out a smartphone, opening up the home security app, and getting an instant view into whatever is being recorded.  

Smart security cameras also give your home security system:

On Demand Viewing Capability  

When the smart security cameras are mounted in key places outside – such as above the front door – you can see when kids come home from school, when a visitor is arriving, or when the mail is being delivered. Just program the system to receive smartphone alerts when there’s motion being captured, and you’ll get an alert when it happens that you can view right away.

And, on demand viewing isn’t limited to the alerts; you can also get a window into your home whenever you want it, also with the convenience of your home security app. Place a camera in the living room to check on the kids after school, or to make sure the babysitter is staying on task. On demand viewing capability is one of the most valuable features smart security cameras offer today’s busy families.

More Advanced Customization

You may have smartphone notifications turned on, but you don’t necessarily want to receive them when you happen to be home. Luckily, it’s easy to turn them off with the customization features on your security system; one of the features is turning off video alerts when the security system is disarmed. There are many advanced options that can make your security system, including the smart cameras, your customizable home security ally.

Numerous Choices

Fortunately for homeowners, smart security cameras are not bound to a single solution. There are a variety of choices in sizes, models and price points. And, this wide selection doesn’t need to be intimidating if you have the right home security provider. For help with choosing smart security cameras, Long Island home security newcomers can contact All Action Alarm.

 About All Action Alarm

We have experience in the electronic security industry and experts in home automation technologies. If you are looking for ways to simplify your life, give us a call.

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