Whether you’re looking forward to weekends on the lake, family gatherings, or simply enjoying the outdoors, opening day at the cabin is also the perfect opportunity to make sure your security system is ready for the season.
Before you jump in the lake or on the boat, spend a few minutes checking over your system so you’re confident your cabin is protected whether you’re there or back home.
1. Test Your Alarm System
Start by placing your system in test mode (or contacting your monitoring provider if needed) and verify that your sensors, keypad, and alarm are all functioning properly. Learn more about testing your system here.
2. Inspect Your Outdoor Cameras
Take a walk around your property and check each camera. Look for dirt, spider webs, branches, or other obstructions that could block the view. Make sure cameras are securely mounted and have a clear view of the driveway, entry points, and other areas you want to protect.
3. Replace Batteries
Even if your devices aren’t showing low-battery alerts yet, it’s a great time to proactively replace batteries in wireless sensors, keypads, and other battery-powered security devices.
4. Check Your Environmental Sensors
Cabins face more than security risks. Water leaks, freezing temperatures, smoke, and carbon monoxide can all cause significant damage.
It’s an easy step that can prevent costly surprises—and if you’ve been thinking about adding environmental protection, remember there’s no additional cost to your monthly monitoring fee to add them!
5. Verify Internet & Remote Access
Confirm your internet service is working and that your security system is connected. Open your mobile app to ensure you can view cameras, receive notifications, arm or disarm your system, and monitor your cabin remotely from anywhere.
6. Check Your Emergency Contacts
Take a moment to review the emergency contact information on your account. If phone numbers have changed or you’ve added family members or trusted neighbors who help watch the property, give our team a call to update those contacts.
A little time and preparation at the beginning of the season goes a long way toward protecting your cabin all summer long. By making Heartland Security a part of your cabin season, you can spend less time worrying about your property and more time enjoying everything cabin season has to offer. Give us a call today at 888-264-6380 or visit heartlandss.com.