Unconventional Uses for Door and Window Sensors

If you find yourself with a couple of unused smart devices hiding out in Junk Drawer No. 2, you’re like a lot of people. Especially when it comes to devices like door and window sensors that are economical and easy to come by.

But what exactly are you going to do with those extra devices?

What you may have not considered is that homeowners don’t only need security from people outside their home. Sometimes they need a bit of security from those inside the home too. Additional sensors can be placed in various indoor locations to keep an eye on your assets. Read on to see the different ways you can make these devices work for you.

Interior Doors

Kids. Roommates. Mothers-in-law. There are just some people we prefer to keep out of certain areas of our home. By using a sensor on an interior door, you can easily monitor your private space and feel better knowing that your assets are safe from prying eyes and sticky fingers.

Safes and Drawers

Sometimes the private spaces we keep are much smaller than an entire room. Valuables are often stored in a specific drawer or in a safe. Or perhaps you’re storing something much more serious, such as firearms.

As much as we don’t want to consider it, sometimes curious hands get ahold of keys or security codes. Placing a sensor as a backup on these locations will give you the opportunity to take immediate action and keep your valuables — and family — safe.

Mailbox

The best thing about smart devices is that they offer convenience in addition to security, solving a whole host of first-world problems. Using a sensor on your mailbox is a great way to prevent several trips outside just to see if your mail has arrived.

On a more serious note, identity theft is no joke and neglected mail gives individuals a prime opportunity to open up a credit card under your name. This can leave you at risk for damaged credit or collections for someone else’s purchases.

What’s most alarming is the Federal Trade Commission estimates over 400,000 Americans have had their identities compromised via mail theft. More alarming, about 10% of all identity theft happens thanks to people we know and trust.

So while knowing exactly when your National Geographic magazine arrives is ideal, using a sensor on your mailbox could be a key component in securing your identity.

These are just a few unconventional ways you can put your extra door and window sensors to good use. You can’t ever have too much security for your home and a comprehensive home security system designed by an expert is the first step in making sure you’re completely covered.