The combination of home security systems and smartphone technology has given consumers a new level of comfort and convenience. The basis of home security has always been to utilize technology to increase a general awareness of activity at the home. Today, thanks to web-based technology and the cell phone industry, the same tools that we use for security features can be used to improve the overall comfort and enjoyment of home. While electronic front door locks make it especially difficult for burglars to breach the door, electronic locks also make life easier for you when you lose your keys. With a simple phone app, you can unlock the front door for yourself (or an unexpected guest) from anywhere. Cameras serve a similar dual purpose. Of course, you can always use cameras to monitor the house for break-ins, but cameras can also help an anxious parent see when children make it home from school. A front door camera is also a great way to keep an eye out for a package drop-off while you are away from the house. Heat monitors will notify you if the heating system fails and puts your pipes at risk of bursting. But on especially cold days, you can use remote access systems (web or phone) to turn on your home’s heating system for a comfortable temperature when you get home from work. Because home security and home convenience have converged thanks to mobile technology, consumers are gaining new levels of comfort while away from their homes. Home security is no longer just about detecting problems, it’s about ease of mind and ease of living while at home or away. To review all of your security options and learn more about other new technologies, the experts at Minuteman Security Systems are here to help. Go to https://minutemansecurity.com//contact-us/ or call 800.515.9188”