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might struggle to relax if they’re concerned on their homeowners insurance policies. More
about their safety. Security cameras can help advanced systems, such as those which feature
quell such concerns, which is one of a handful alarms and exterior cameras, can earn home-
of reasons homeowners should consider these owners greater savings on their policies.
increasingly popular safety features for their Security cameras provide peace of mind
homes.
Security cameras can help to deter criminals. while traveling. Modern security camera sys-
Property crimes may not garner the same level tems now provide remote access through smart-
of news coverage as violent crimes, but a recent phone apps. That can give homeowners peace of
report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation mind when traveling, as they can monitor their
indicated that there were still nearly 900,000 properties when they’re away from home and
burglary offenses in the United States in 2022. potentially alert local authorities if they notice
That figure represents a decline of more than anything suspicious on their remote feeds.
50 percent since 2012, when FBI data indicates Security cameras can give parents peace of
The Benefits of Home more than 1.8 million such offenses were com- mind. Much like security cameras help travelers
mitted. A host of variables undoubtedly contrib-
Security Cameras uted to that decline, and the greater availability keep an eye on their property while they’re away,
and increased affordability of security cameras parents also may find that access to real-time
Homeowners go to great lengths to make has made it easier than ever for homeowners to video footage of their homes can calm their
nerves when children are in the house. Parents
their properties comfortable places to call home. make their homes less appealing to prospective can utilize cameras to keep tabs on youngsters
burglars.
Whether it’s new interior furnishings or reno- Security cameras may help to lower insur-
vated outdoor living areas or the installation ance premiums. Exterior security cameras can playing in the yard and monitor feeds to see
of various smart home technologies, there’s no help individuals lower the cost of their home- what older kids are up to while Mom and Dad
shortage of ways to upgrade a home with com- owners insurance policies. The extent of those are at work or away from the home for other
fort in mind. savings may depend on the type of cameras reasons.
When homeowners renovate a home in an homeowners install and whether or not the Home security cameras are a worthwhile in-
effort to make spaces more relaxing and wel- cameras are integrated into a whole-home secu- vestment that can save homeowners money and
coming, it’s important they recognize the rela- rity system. The Insurance Information Institute provide peace of mind that they’re doing every-
tionship between comfort and safety. A home notes that whole home security systems can save thing possible to make their homes comfortable,
is only as comfortable as it is safe, as residents homeowners anywhere from 2 to 15 percent safe spaces to live.
