Security Cameras as the First Responder

For many people, the thought of home security systems conjures up the image of a deafening alarm, alerting homeowners and their neighbors of an attempted intrusion. Unless, of course, it’s a false alarm. 

Unfortunately, false alarms are extremely common, often triggered by pets, user error, equipment malfunctions, or environmental conditions, such as high winds. Due to the strain this puts on first responders, the Brentwood, TN, police department requires you to register your alarm system and imposes a service charge after three false alarms. 

There is a better way to protect your home and family in Middle Tennessee. It’s called smart home surveillance, and it does much more than alert you after the fact or send a false alarm to the police. 

These smart systems act proactively, becoming your home’s first responder. 

Let’s see how it’s done. 

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Reducing False Alarms for a Faster Response

A study reported in the International Review of Law and Economics found that 94% to 99% of burglary alarms are false. As a result, police prioritize verified alarms. When a verified response policy was implemented, it resulted in an over 85% reduction in police alarm responses, an overall faster response time, and a 26% decrease in burglaries. 

At Symspire, we partner with Alarm.com, an intelligent security system that features an in-app cancel or verify button. This enables homeowners to respond immediately, letting the monitoring station know whether the cause was accidental or if it may be a genuine emergency. This ensures a prompt response from first responders. 

Smarter Home Security

This AI-smart security system takes a proactive approach to protecting your home and loved ones. While most security systems alert you after a security threat has occurred, Alarm.com sends an instant alert when something unusual happens, such as a stranger peering into your garage. For those with toddlers, this security measure is particularly valuable, as it alerts parents when a medicine cabinet door opens or someone crosses an invisible digital boundary around the pool.  

Because it’s AI smart, it learns as it watches over you. It knows the dogwalker comes by every day at 12. If they forgot their key, you can unlock the door right from the app. The system can also detect the difference between a storm approaching, branches blowing around, or a person sneaking up to the fence. It can even distinguish between animals, vehicles, and individuals. 

Real-Time Deterrents & Two-Way Audio

When a stranger is spotted, real-time deterrents include flashing LED lights. AI Deterrence incorporates AI and video analytics to identify what a possible intruder is wearing and their location. It then delivers an AI-generated message, such as, “You are being recorded. I see you by the side gate. Leave immediately, or I will call the police.” 

AI-voices create the illusion that the person is caught, which, in many cases, prompts them to leave. These security cameras also offer two-way audio, allowing you to speak directly to the person being videotaped. 

Here to Protect You

For over 55 years, the Symspire family has been dedicated to delivering the best in home security, safeguarding people and their properties with the latest technology. To learn more about the benefits of AI home surveillance or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact Symspire today.