In addition to everything already mentioned, it is a good idea to invest in a good inexpensive smart home security/monitoring system such as Piper or Canary. These systems have a motion activated cameras as well a thermostat and will send notifications to your smart phones when motion is detected in your home or when the temperature in your home is outside of a specified range. Many other features can be added to basic systems depending on an individuals needs and the systems do not require a monthly monitoring fee, just a wifi connection.
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