Rogers Home Monitoring
By Michele Lewis
For years, Canadians have relied on house sitters and light timers to keep their homes safe and secure while spending time away from home. But with new technologies now available, Ontario residents can enjoy increased security when they’re out of town this holiday season.
“With the winter months quickly approaching, many Canadians may be looking to escape south or go away for the holidays. While away, people want to know their home is safe, secure and properly monitored,” says Ian Pattinson, Vice President, Smart Home Monitoring, Rogers Communications. “There are many new options out there that give Canadians that peace of mind that their home is kept safe and properly maintained whether they’re away for a weekend, or gone all season long.”
The advanced home security and monitoring system, Rogers Smart Home Monitoring, is backed by both cable and wireless networks to ensure the system never goes down. Additional security benefits include features that monitor carbon monoxide levels and water leaks in the home, with free options to have automatic, real-time alerts sent via email or text message so you know instantly if anything happens when you’re not home.
Automation of lighting, thermostats and small appliances presents an opportunity to cut energy costs each month. Next generation home automation features will often allow you to program lighting and heat to turn on and off at certain times of day, and will further let you adjust settings on the go from a smartphone or anywhere you have a web connection. These are handy, convenient options right at your fingertips, whether you are 10, 200, or thousands of miles away from home.
“Holidays can be stressful and knowing that our homes are safe is something we should all strive for as we head into the busy season, so you have that peace of mind that you will return to your home just as you left it” says Pattinson.