When is the Best Time to Buy a Home Security System?
Obviously, the best time to buy a home security system is before you get broken into. But beyond that, is there an ideal time of year or time of life when it makes the most sense to upgrade your home’s security?
When do most people get home security?
The life events that most often lead to people buying a home security system are:
- 1. When they’re moving
- 2. When they have a baby
- 3. When there has been a crime nearby
- 4. When they have teenagers
Let’s dive in deeper as to why these are good times to install a home alarm with cameras.
When you are moving
Whether potential thieves are actively scouting a property, or simply take notice of an opportunity, an empty house makes an easy target for a burglary.
Things like contractors coming and going, moving trucks or pods, for-sale signs and unattended packages all signal an unsecured property.
Surprisingly, many movers don’t even think about an alarm system until they are in their new home. But that’s okay. Part of the process of getting settled includes setting up a security system with cameras and smart home automation.
When you have a baby
There is nothing better than a newborn baby to point out the fragility of life. Having a baby often inspires a fierce need to protect this new little nugget with any means necessary. Home security systems, especially smart ones, offer peace of mind while simultaneously making life a little easier through video and automation.
In addition to protecting the outside of the house, you can also place cameras with 2-way audio in the baby’s bedroom to monitor their sleep, and sensors on the doors to alert you when doors are opened. Smart security systems from DFW Security even monitor anomalies in your normal activity pattern and alert you to events out of the ordinary.
When crime gets too close
Whether it’s in the neighborhood, your driveway or your home, some people don’t think about home security until the worst has happened. Installing a home security system can deter would-be thieves from targeting your house or prevent a recurrence. Make sure you mention the crime situation to your sales representative so they can suggest the most effective protection for the areas you are concerned about and put a rush on the installation.
When you have teenagers living in the home
This circumstance is often overlooked, but one of the best times to install home security is when your children are teenagers. As teens gain more independence, their activities, forgetfulness, and temptations for mischief rise, and so do your liability and concern. Allow them more independence while keeping track of their activity and keeping them safe with a smart video alarm system.
Sensors on windows can prevent teens from sneaking out, cameras can monitor who’s coming and going, and smart door locks can eliminate lost keys. Get alerted when a door is left open or unlocked, or when the thermostat is changed.
When is the best time to score a deal on home security?
Call at the end of the month. Try calling the last week of the month, the end of the week, or even the end of the workday to maximize your value on a home security system. Companies and Salespeople have goals to meet and are often willing to offer better pricing closer to the cutoff of their incentive period to meet a goal or secure a bonus.
Buy during slow seasons. For home security companies, winter is often a slow time of the year. As companies struggle to sign up customers they often run specials to boost their sales and keep installers busy.
Look for specials. Many security companies advertise sales or put out coupons throughout the year for holidays like Memorial Day or Christmas. Look online or ask the salesperson if there are any active promotions of which you can take advantage.
