These days a secure home may seem to be just a click away, thanks to the growth of smart-home technology. While these digital innovations make it possible to set up remote security and monitoring systems—and manage it all with an app on your phone—that doesn’t mean you should skimp on common sense—or the right insurance coverage.
Although the number of burglaries has dropped throughout the country in the past few years, according to Federal Bureau of Investigation data, the average loss from residential break-ins is more than $2,200 per household.* (And renters are just as likely to be victims as homeowners are!) For peace of mind, you want the right combination of protective measures.
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By Matthew Perry
*Source: FBI, “Crime in the United States,” 2014
Kelly says,
Does Geico provide discounts to customers who have a home security system? It does reduce Geico’s risks.
Editor (GEICO) says,
While discounts may vary by state and provider, most policies do include discounts for home security systems. You can get more information and start a quote here: https://www.geico.com/homeowners-insurance/