The new season means new home chores that lie with the owner of the house. There are many things to keep in mind to protect yourself from harm. We write about them!
Dreams of your own home
More and more Norwegians dreams of having her own house. According to statistics, there are 427 of them in Norway. In addition, almost 000 year-round houses and farms are used as holiday cottages. Security expert Dagfinn Thorkildsen at alarm company Verisure says: "I'm afraid many people can't cope with the security of their own home, and Norwegians invest so much time and money in a holiday home that they should install an alarm in this place, which helps a lot, e.g. in the event of an emergency fire".
Security is the key
“Verisure offers a constantly monitored and reliable burglary and fire protection system with immediate warning and quick assistance. Additionally, it has the function of monitoring smoke detectors. The alarm ensures safety, regardless of whether we are at home or not. Moreover, we know from experience that alarm signs largely prevent burglaries," says Thorkildsen. According to data from the Directorate for Civil Protection and Situational Planning (DSB), in 2017 the fire brigade announced as many as 115 fires that occurred in houses. We must remember that the owner is responsible for his four walls, which should have appropriate smoke detectors and the necessary equipment to extinguish the fire.
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Extra amenities
The alarm not only protects our property against burglary and fire. With its installation, the homeowner receives access to a number of other intelligent functions they make life easier. The alarm allows you to control both temperature, light and locking system through an easy-to-use system Verisure app on your phone cellular. “If a furnace that heats our home is connected to the smart connector, it can be turned on using the Verisure application, which we can easily install on our mobile phone. After the owner arrives, the house is already warm. This feature will be especially useful in winter," says Thorkildsen.
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. Smart home key
Now there are also modern and practical solutions for constantly losing keys. By investing in a Yale Doorman electronic door lock, it can be easily integrated with your alarm system. Thanks to this, we can easily open and close the door to the house using the installed application on your phone. This solution means that we no longer need a key to enter. “An electronic door lock is a good investment, especially if more people use the entrance to the house,” adds Dagfinn Thorkildsen.
