As winter approaches and temperatures drop, snow, ice and other major weather events can prevent you and your staff from getting to your business. Remote monitoring is your only way to protect your hard work and gives you a way to check on your business even when you cannot get there. As your “eyes” and “ears” in bad weather, it’s a crucial tool in times when you simply can’t be there yourself.
Early Detection
While preventing bad things from happening altogether is the goal, sometimes it’s unavoidable. So, if you become a victim of weather damage, fire or even theft, the sooner you act, the less damage there could be. With things like live-stream cameras, alarm systems, water sensors, fire and smoke alarms, you will be alerted to a hazard quickly. This speeds up the reaction time of first responders or lets you contact skilled workers quicker to reduce property damage.
Energy Efficiency
Being able to monitor and adjust heating systems remotely allows you to save on energy costs. There are several other reasons having this capability is helpful. Remote temperature regulation allows for day-by-day planning. Setting temperatures automatically for work hours and after hours and being able to make those adjustments if the building will be empty for an extended period. Additionally, setting temperatures to reach optimal settings prior to employee arrival makes for a more comfortable work environment.
Enhanced Safety
Thieves are often looking to capitalize on employee and owner absence. This is why places of business are vulnerable at night. If they know the business is closed for several days until it’s safe to go back to work, they will have a lot of time to burglarize or cause destruction. Remote monitoring tools like numerous well-placed cameras, break in alarms, motion-sensor lights will not only act as a deterrent, but you can respond quicker and even collect evidence to show the police.
Winter weather can bring snowball fights, days off from school and cozy days in front of the fire. For a business owner, however, it means their business could be left vulnerable for several days. Choosing to monitor remotely is your own security detail that you can monitor from anywhere and reduce damage and loss caused by the weather itself or opportunistic criminals.