by Alyssa Wernham

The bad news: incidences of home invasions and break-ins have been making local headlines recently. The good news: home security systems technology and services have never been more advanced, reliable, and affordable.

From installing strategically placed motion-censor lighting, to hiring a 24-hour monitoring service, homeowners have a full menu of options at their disposal when considering safeguarding the family. One great example of this is the “smart” house. Once this technology is installed in your home, you will not only feel more secure, you will have a security plan specifically tailored to your home and your family’s specific needs.

Houselogix, a home automation security company located in Allentown specializes in creating “smart’ houses. President and founder Ted Rosenberger says he wanted to create a system that would integrate all the “time consuming” aspects and elements of security into one large system. Their “one-brain” technology controls the lights, thermostats, the garage door, locks, and even the entertainment system all in one package. The system, which can incorporate the entire house, a section of the house, or just one room, is wireless and is controlled by an iPad-like touch-pad.

So if price is an issue you can address certain rooms now and add on as your budget allows.

Bonuses that come with a system like this include the ability to program lights to go on from a remote location—should you be out later than expected—and a sensor that can even alert you that there is a fire in your home and what room it is in. The system then lights up a pathway for homeowners to get out of the house safely at night, and lights can also be set up to flash outside your home so firefighters can find your house fast.

Worried about your child’s safety after school while you are at work? This system can be designed to send a text message to your phone to let you know your child has arrived home safely. There is also a button for your child to press to contact you quickly if there is a problem at home.

With all its customizable capabilities and the ease of installation without breaking any walls, a “smart” home can be the ultimate answer for your family’s security and your peace of mind.

For more information, visit houselogix.com.