Home automation makes vacant units appear occupied at all times
It's nice to think that your Blacksburg rental property will have a steady flow of renters, but that won’t always be true. However, you should strive to make it seem that guests are there so your place isn’t an easy mark for prowlers. Incorporating home automation into your property’s security gives you the chance to benefit from smart light bulbs, motion sensors, and video cameras that make your rental appear occupied.
Start by programming your smart lighting to come on at specific hours of the evening. You will also set your security smartphone app to alert you if your exterior cameras spot someone hiding in the shadows or walking toward the front door. You then are able to use the two-way audio feature so they know you can see them or arrange for your lights to automatically illuminate when a surveillance device or motion detection equipment uncovers suspicious activity.
Protect your Blacksburg Airbnb with around-the-clock monitoring
Your tenants can sleep easy if they are safeguarded against burglars, specifically when Blacksburg is not familiar to them. When a prowler makes an effort to break in, your home alarm system will not only sound a siren but will also alert your 24/7 monitoring professionals. Now, no matter where you are, emergency services will be dispatched. Your monitoring agents are capable of acting as your authorized go-between and communicate with you as soon as you're available.
Besides home invasions, your monitoring center can be linked to fire alarms, flood detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. It would be understandably upsetting for your visitor if a pipe bursts or a fire breaks out. You will then get a cell phone alert that an urgent situation has happened, but a representative can also authorize assistance while you're in transit.