3 Smart Moving Tips

Richard Erickson • October 18, 2023

Take the stress out it!

Home is where the heart is. It’s also where your family, your possessions, your pets—pretty much everything you hold dear—resides. Protecting your home is always a priority, but when you’re moving into a new house, renovating an old one, or building your dream home from scratch, it’s the perfect time to make some smart home security decisions with an Alarm.com system from Emergency Alert Security.


Smart Tip #1: Unlock your new home’s potential

Whether you’re on the move or your home is currently under construction, installing a smart, connected lock helps keep workers and movers on task and on schedule, while protecting your home from outsiders.

With Alarm.com, you can:

  • Disarm your security system and unlock the front door from your smartphone.
  • Allow easy keyless entry with access codes for workers or cleaners entering your house.
  • Get immediate alerts if you forget to lock your front door or close the garage so you can react right away.


Smart Tip #2: Keep your eyes on the prize

Keeping an eye on your new home when you’re not there is simple with Emergency Alert Security. Indoor and outdoor cameras give you a full view of your move, from the people involved to the overall progress.

  • Know who’s approaching your home with Video Analytics—find out if it’s a vehicle, animal, or a person.
  • Keep a close eye on your kids and pets inside your new home during the move with indoor cameras.
  • Answer the front door safely with a touchless video doorbell that alerts you when someone arrives—you can answer via the Alarm.com app from anywhere.


Smart Tip #3: Come home to comfort

With all the comings and goings during a move, an energy-saving smart thermostat puts you in control of your home’s heating and cooling so everyone can feel comfortable.

  •  Turn up the heat (or the AC) on-the-go via the Alarm.com app.
  • Connect your smart thermostat to your security system to automatically adjust temps for arrivals and departures.
  • Explore intelligent energy-saving options to keep your bills lower.

Investing in a smarter home sooner rather than later can help save you time, money, and worry right away and down the road. A connected security system from Emergency Alert Security and Alarm.com is the smarter way to protect your new home, along with everything (and everyone) important inside it. Get started below!

The Top 3 Myths About Home Security Systems—Busted!

By Richard Erickson • May 30, 2025
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Vacation Mode: Keeping Your Baton Rouge Home Safe While You’re Away

By Richard Erickson • May 30, 2025
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Smart Garage Security: The Forgotten Entry Point in Baton Rouge Homes

By Richard Erickson • May 30, 2025
Don’t Leave the Largest Door in Your House Unprotected When people think about home security, they usually focus on front doors, windows, or back patios. But your garage is one of the most vulnerable—and most overlooked—entry points in any home. In Baton Rouge neighborhoods where garages open to alleys or face the street, securing this space is a must. Common Garage Risks: Forgetting to close the garage door before leaving Outdated remotes easily cloned by thieves Interior doors left unlocked, giving burglars direct access to your home Smart Garage Solutions: Remote Monitoring & Control: Open or close your garage door from anywhere using your phone. Real-Time Alerts: Get notifications if your garage is left open or opened unexpectedly. Camera Coverage: Monitor movement inside and outside the garage with HD video. Smart Lock Integration: Add a layer of protection between the garage and your home’s interior. Emergency Alert Security can retrofit your current setup or install a full system with garage-specific features. 🚘 Secure your entire home—including the garage. Contact us today for a smart garage security consultation.