Protect Your Vacation Cabin While Away with a Smart Security System
Gain Peace of Mind When You Monitor Your Second Property Remotely
Your cabin is a sacred getaway where you enjoy the outdoors, relax, unwind, and escape reality. However, owning a second property comes with a lot of responsibilities. How can you be sure your property is secure and that no damage has occurred since your last visit?
Regular walkthroughs can’t provide complete protection. Even if a cabin is checked weekly and a water line breaks shortly after the last visit, a lot of damage can happen before the problem is discovered.
Losing your getaway location in Saskatoon, SK for an extended period—especially as we’ve traded vacations for staycations this year—can be incredibly disappointing. Keep reading to find out how a smart security system can help you maintain your cabin’s security.
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Ensure Safety and Security
One of the biggest concerns that homeowners have for their second properties is security. You want to ensure your cabin is safe, but when you’re not there, how will you know if a security issue occurs?
Sensors on doors, windows, sheds, and garages can trigger alerts to your phone or tablet real time. Motion sensors can also notify you of irregular activity, whether your alarm system is armed or disarmed.
The coolest part about smart security systems is that they learn your patterns. So, if you only use your cabin on the weekends and it senses motions indoors on a Wednesday afternoon, it will alert you right away to take the proper steps to solve the issue.
Plus, you can set your system up to alert you if a car comes into your driveway so that you don’t ever have to worry about taking the time to go through your security footage. If your cabin is on the water, you can even set up alerts to monitor activity on your dock!
Temperature Control
Who wants to arrive to a cold cabin in the dead of winter? Not most homeowners. But you also don’t want a high electricity bill every month. While away, you want the thermostats in your cabin to be set to a temperature that will ensure no damage can occur within your property, but if an issue occurs with your thermostats and the heat drops below a certain temperature, how will you know?
A smart home security system allows you to set up notifications so that if the heat drops below a certain point, you’ll get an alert. These alerts can help prevent frozen water lines and burst pipes. Next time you’re planning a weekend getaway, you can remotely adjust the temperature on your drive over and arrive at a comfortable cabin without having to shiver for hours.
Curb Water Waste
Imagine the frustration of coming out to your cabin for an extended stay and discovering a drained water supply and water damage. A smart home security system can help you avoid this in several ways.
Wireless leak sensors can be placed on risk areas, including toilets, fridges, and washing machines. If the sensors detect water, the system automatically shuts off the main water valve and notifies you right away.
Septic tank level sensors can also alert you if something is wrong while you’re away. You’ll be notified if the levels are rising, and the water will turn off before the septic tank has the opportunity to overfill. Then you can inspect your cabin and take care of the issue.
Another monitoring point is excessive water usage. Whether there is a tap running or a leak in the line, the system alerts you about irregular usage levels and allows you to remotely turn off the water.
How SuRe InnoVations Can Help
Are you ready to install a smart security system for your vacation cabin? Our technology professionals are prepared to provide you with peace of mind! Give us a call at (306) 974-0888 or fill out our online contact form to book a free consultation. We look forward to hearing from you!
