Whether it’s packages left on the doorstep, or kids left at home, keeping loved ones and belongings safe and secure is a top priority for homeowners and renters across the globe. But in today’s busy and fast-paced society, it isn’t always easy to keep a close eye on your home.
That’s where Ryan Jaime comes in. The director of sales for Ackerman Security recently joined WTOP to discuss tips for keeping everyone from kids to aging parents safe in today’s modern world. (Hint: Keeping the kids off of social media isn’t always a positive.) He also shared insight on emerging technologies for the connected home, as well as strategies for emergency preparedness.
It’s really important to do things as simple as reaching out to the people that live around you … invite someone over for dinner, stop by as they’re getting their mail and introduce yourself.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
Usually we find that people have so much going on with vacation plans that they forget the simple basics.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
If you can recall the evolution of the cell phone … you can almost follow cameras along that same evolution line. They’re getting sleeker, they’re looking more attractive, they’re looking more covert, smaller.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
The state of Maryland has done this to protect homeowners from their own insurance providers. They’ve said it’s mandatory — you must have a 10-year lithium battery.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
There should be a plan in the home in case there’s a fire; there should be a plan in the home in case there’s a break-in, even. Those are things that need to be discussed, probably on a monthly basis among the family.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
I look at grandparents and the struggles they go through and the kind of time that many are spending in the home to take care of mom and dad and grandma and grandpa. If most people knew there was an affordable option that would allow them to constantly keep eyes and ears in the home without them having to be there all the time, I think it would be a no-brainer for most people.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
It’s amazing to me that we live in 2018 and some people are still refusing to automate their home. ... A smart home? It just makes sense to me. I have a feeling that it’s going to come to the time when in all homes, you’re going to be able to know the consumption of your groceries, you’re able to know how much toilet paper you have left, home much detergent you have left, and there will just come a time where we say, ‘Hey Alexa? Order me some milk.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
We wanted people to know that there should be a plan in the home in case there's a fire. There should be a plan in the home in case there's a break-in, even. Those are things that need to be discussed probably on a monthly basis among the family.
Director of Sales, Ackerman Security
