You shared your code with them. Maybe you were away on vacation and asked a neighbour to check on the house, or let the dog out before you get home from work, or maybe its your maid service that comes in during the day mid week. Regardless of who it is, they should have their own code. Programming different codes for different people gives you more control. You can delete that code when you come back from vacation or hire a new cleaning company or dog walker. This ensures that if they try to come back, they wont be able to access your home without your permission.
For added peace of mind most security companies also offer a product called “Openings & Closings.” What this provides you with is the documentation of who disarmed and armed the alarm and at what time. This information is sent via text message. It lets you know your children got home from school, or if they came home early. As well it lets you know that the last person out of the house set the alarm, or didn’t. The fee for this service is nominal and gives you information you need at a moment’s glance to your cell phone, which let’s face it you do an uncountable amount of times every day anyways. For business owners with an alarm system, this product can assist you in preventing the most devious type of theft. Time theft. What is even more assuring about using this for your small business is that, if you save yourself from losing just one hour of labour a month the service will pay for itself. If you think you’re losing more, it will keep money in your pocket.
Take the time to ensure that you are using your system properly and it will work for you. If you have questions about your system and would like some assistance setting up your monitoring, servicing your system or learning more about your home alarm please contact our office.