Why you should care

It’s always wise to take extra precautions to keep your family, valuables, and property safe. This article will walk you through a checklist of different forms of home security ranging from securing your entry points to preventing fire damage that you should consider.

Preparation is the key to success, which is why we advise homeowners to always be prepared for the worst. In the event of an emergency, these home security features and tips might very well save a life.

In collaboration with the home security professionals at truSafe, we’ve come up with a checklist that will keep your family and home safe.

Are the locks in your home enough to keep your home secure?

Make yearly assessments of the locks in your home. If you’re using padlocks and deadbolts, make sure to repair or replace them when they don’t function properly.

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truSafe Upgrade: Homeowners are also steering towards smart locks. They help improve your ability to control and monitor visitors to your home.

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Additionally, homeowners can install recessed door sensors. These compact and slim sensors act as added security, detecting unauthorised entries. Furthermore, adding recessed sensors to smart locks or traditional provide additional security as they’re less visible to the intruder.

Are your windows secured?

Check to see if your windows can be easily forced open or have broken locks, and if so, make sure to get them repaired. In emergencies, you may have to use your windows to escape, so make sure these locks are easily opened from the inside.

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truSafe Upgrade: For added safety, consider installing window sensors that detect unauthorised access. Just like the recessed door sensors, the slim and compact size prevents intruders from detecting it, thus in case of a breach, a high-decibel alarm is sounded, notifying the homeowner and neighbours. For homeowners who don’t want to use grilles on their windows, these sensors are a great alternative to keep your home safe.

Do you take any security measures to keep the exterior of your home safe?

For homeowners with landed property, it’s best to make sure the outside of your home is as secure as the interior. Installing motions sensors and surveillance cameras will help maintain a sense of security and act as your first line of protection.

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truSafe Upgrade: Noted to be one of truSafe’s stand out products, the Outdoor Bullet Camera comes with activity zone motion detection, allowing you to monitor specific lotions of your home for suspicious activity and movement. Whenever a sensor is triggered, not only the outdoor siren start go off. All the surveillance cameras can be programmed to begin recording video and audio at the same time. Subsequently, integrated smart lights will be turned on to mimic the presence of homeowners, all while the system sends an instant alert to all users on the home security system notifying of a breach.

Is your home equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors?

According to professionals at truSafe, many Malaysians lack the awareness of fire safety although fire accidents are very common and very deadly. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors play a vital role in alerting homeowners to potential fires. It is a critical form of early detection and could mean the difference between life and death.

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truSafe Upgrade: Featuring both smoke and heat detectors this product comes with a blaring alarm that will notify occupants of possible fires within seconds, allowing them to evacuate the home. The intelligent sensors are able to detect even the smallest hint of smoke, providing you with an alarm for when you are in the home and a mobile alert for when you’re away. The device features smoke and carbon monoxide sensing technologies that work together to detect real fires faster while reducing cooking-related instances.

Install at least one smoke detector for every level of your house, so each floor is properly secured.

Does your home have a central security system?

An all-inclusive home security system is the best way to give your home added safety and allows you to respond to security breaches in real-time. These smart home security systems are the way of the future.

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truSafe Upgrade: truSafe Smart Security System by Interlogix is an option you should consider as it provides top-notch home security fittings that are also user-friendly. This all-in smart security hub protects you against theft, medical, and fire emergencies. It notifies you via your phone app within seconds. It has a backup 24-hour power and sim card slot, so no blackouts will render it powerless. truSafe Smart Security System works with Chubb 24/7 professional monitoring for complete protection.

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What more can I do to keep my home safe?

There are a variety of other home security features provided by truSafe that you can consider for your space.

Motion Sensors:  These devices for both indoors and outdoors have a 99.9% accuracy in matching people through shape, size, speed, duration, and even environment. You will be notified via your app when you have unwanted visitors. Don’t worry if you have pets, this tech-savvy device is pet immune and will not detect any animal under 26kg.

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Indoor Desktop Camera: This surveillance camera will only notify you via smartphone when there is suspicious activity in the areas that you have selected. You are guaranteed to have clear footage, be it day or night, complete with audio recording!

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Shock Sensors: Apart from having door sensors, you can even equip your windows and doors with shock sensors that help detect major vibrations or violent blows by potential intruders. This acts as another line of defence before a possible security breach.

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To learn more about keeping your home safe, give truSafe professionals a call and get a FREE consultation today. Personalise your home security with the all-in-one wireless truSafe smart home security system.

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Why you should care

It’s always wise to take extra precautions to keep your family, valuables, and property safe. This article will walk you through a checklist of different forms of home security ranging from securing your entry points to preventing fire damage that you should consider.

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