A burglar needs a coat hanger and a mere six seconds to break into your garage door and have access to your car. This makes your garage a vulnerable intrusion point, and since it is the place with some of your most valuable possessions, including your car, it is necessary to combine your home alarm system and car safety to make both secure, so you don’t need to worry about losing your car while it is stationed. Here are some tips to help secure your home and your vehicle more synergistically:
Positioning of security cameras
The first step you need to take is to position some of your security cameras toward the garage and the driveway. When cameras are visible from such positions, they won’t just deter would-be intruders. Unwanted entrants will be easier to recognize, for instance, an individual coming up your driveway or accessing your garage.
Take necessary car safety precautions
It is vital to take certain precautions as far as your home and car safety are concerned, and here some of the things worth considering:
- Roll up windows and lock the doors every time the car is in the garage.
- Park the car in a well-lit area
- Hide all valuables in the glove compartment
- Don’t leave keys in the ignition
- Install an up-to-date car alarm system.
Consider a smart garage
A smart garage will give you the power to close your garage door using a mobile device remotely, or it will automatically shut in the event that you had forgotten and left it open. Leaving the door open for just a few hours is enough to give a burglar an opportunity to vandalize your garage and to potentially get away with the car.
