Do you ever think about how well your home is protected while you are gone? With a lot of home security myths out there, knowing how to effectively guard your property can be confusing. It doesn’t have to be. 

AAA addresses the most popular home security myths and offers tips on how you can safeguard your home while you are away.

Myth 1. My pet will set off the sensors of a home security system. 

Fact: If your system isn’t set up by a professional, this could happen. But you have options. You can program motion detection systems so that pets of a certain weight don’t set off the system. Or you can place sensors in high areas where pets can’t jump to (usually 7 feet high) or places around the house they can’t access. 

Myth 2. My dog is the most effective security system. 

Fact: Dogs are not the most reliable way to protect your home from intruders. Many burglars carry weapons for the sole purpose of disabling anyone or anything in their way. For your home’s safety and your dog’s, it’s best to install a home security system. 

Myth 3. My home is too old for a modern home security system. 

Fact: Many modern home security systems are wireless, so it’s possible to set up a system without wiring. If you prefer to have the wiring, that’s not a problem. You can have the house wired with the help of a professional. 

Myth 4. I have insurance. I don’t need a security system. 

Fact: Insurance only replaces lost, damaged or stolen items after the theft has occurred. It’s not designed to monitor suspicious activity around your home or notify the police that there is an intruder.  

Burglars often target homes without home security systems; in fact, homes without security systems are 300% more likely to be burglarized, according to the National Council for Home Safety and Security.  

Remember, if you can provide an insurance company with a security alarm certificate, most will offer a discount on your home insurance premium.  

Home security and home insurance go hand-in-hand. To get a quote or to connect with a AAA insurance agent, visit AAA Insurance.

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