Second homes, in addition to serving as a retreat on our days off, are also a source of concern during those long seasons when we are not in them. Having an empty house for a long time can be an incentive for squatters to enter, or for thieves looking for valuable objects.
In our country, it is estimated that 2.9 million people declare owning a second home, which represents 15.5% of the total households in the country, as publicly stated by the National Institute of Statistics (INE) in its latest census results for 2021. 41% of the total spends more than 60 days a year in their second home. 28.6% use them for one to two months, 17% spend between 15 and 30 days, and only 13% spend less than 15 days.
Tips to protect second homes
The company ADT wants to share with everyone a series of tips that may be of interest to keep our second home safe when we are not there.
Take advantage of the benefits of smart video surveillance and ADT Perimeter Guard
This system detects presence outside through cameras that can differentiate between people, pets, and vehicles; it notifies of a real intrusion and deters intruders with a warning sound signal. Meanwhile, indoor cameras help to see the real-time state of the home and check that everything is in order.
Build a safe home
With the installation of smoke or flood detectors. The home will be vacant for a long time and the owner will be protected against possible incidents caused by a potential fire or flood. Any alert will be promptly reported through the mobile app and also by the Alarm Central operators.
Trust in the smart home
The electronic devices that make up the smart home allow us to prepare different actions to deter intruders by giving the feeling of activity inside the house, such as automatically programming lights to turn on. Another interesting utility is that the owner can adjust the temperature of the house before arriving and thus find a welcoming home after several months of absence.
Make ADT Smart Security app your best ally
When it comes to verifying the status and security of your home, even controlling access to the house whenever necessary, whether it be for cleaning services or performing any maintenance, by being able to arm and disarm remotely.
Create a network of vigilant neighbors
Within the community of your summer home. With mutual collaboration, a closer eye can be kept to detect strange movements and give immediate notice.
And most importantly: let the CRA take care of you
ADT Smart Security alarms have the constant support of their Central Alarm Receiving Center (CRA), providing support to homeowners 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A team of professional experts will be watching over you to immediately notify the police or relevant emergency services.
“In the era of the smart home, control and security are within reach. And with ADT, we allow our customers not only to have full control of their home remotely from their mobile device, but we support them through our Central Alarm Receiving Center (CRA) to give them 100% peace of mind. Their summer homes or second residences will be protected at all times, and we will always strive to bring them the tranquility and confidence they seek,” commented José González Osma, director of ADT, the Residential Business Unit of Johnson Controls.
via: MiMub in Spanish
