It could be said that there are similarities between cats and teenagers. Both can break things if you don’t give them attention, and you often worry about what they’re doing when they’re not in the house! This is why both pet owners and parents alike are turning to security systems, like motion detection devices, pet cams, and in extreme cases, security cameras, to keep an eye on the ones they’re responsible for.
Our home monitoring system, Assurelink was designed to help keep elderly and vulnerable people live at home for longer, however we have found other perks that are useful for when you’re at work or away on a well-deserved holiday. For example, motion detection systems can alert you when the kids have returned from school, and they can tell you what room your pet is in, or if it’s left the house to go for a wonder.
In this article, we break down the essential home monitoring systems for parents and pet owners, and how they can be used during business hours to monitor your teenagers or pets.
A Bonus of Having a Home Monitoring System
It’s good to know what’s going on in your home, especially when you’re not there. This is especially true when you have pets or teenagers.
For example, let’s say you have given your kids a time to be home, but you’re not around to make sure they walk through the door on time. A home monitoring system, like a motion detector, will alert you at the exact time they open the door, so you can still keep an eye on them.
On the other hand, let’s say you have a cat, and you have asked someone to care for it while you are away. A motion detection system placed next to the cat’s water bowl will tell you when it is drinking water. A motion detector by the door will tell you when the person caring for your cat has entered and left the property. Having a motion detector by the cat flap will tell you when your cat has entered or left your home.
Motion detectors, and similar security systems, are less intrusive than night vision security cameras, pet cams and alarm systems, which means people feel more comfortable having them in their homes. Our motion detectors weren’t meant to act as security systems or alternatives to pet cams, but they suit the job nicely!
What Technology is Available to Monitor My Cat?
There is a range of security systems and alarm systems available for monitoring your cat. However, some of them might make you feel uncomfortable if they’re installed on the inside of your home. Security cameras can make you feel like you’re always being watched. If you want to keep an eye on your pets at night, then you’d need night vision cameras, which can seem a little excessive.
Motion sensors provide a strong alternative. They’re not as intrusive as security cameras, but they still give you a good idea of where your cat is. You can place a motion sensor by the cat flap to tell you when they enter or leave your home, you can put one by the water bowl to tell when your cat is drinking. You can even put one near the bed to tell when your cat is sleeping.
Home Monitoring For Your Loved Ones
Although our motion detection systems double up as a way of monitoring cats and teenagers, they weren’t created for this. Originally, they were created to keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable people.
Our motion detectors send an alert whenever movement is detected or a door is opened. Also, they monitor the temperature of a home, so you can ensure your loved ones are staying warm. Cold weather can be fatal to elderly people, so our systems help to overcome the danger it poses.
To discover more about Assurelink and our revolutionary motion detector and how it’s saving lives and even making sure your cat is okay 😉 click here.
