Why Back-to-School Season Is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Home Security

The backpacks are packed, the lunches are made, and the school buses are rolling—but is your home protected while everyone is away?

Whether you’re a parent heading to work or a remote worker at home alone, the start of the school year is a prime time to assess your home’s security. Here’s why:

1. Your Home Is Unoccupied for Longer Hours
During the summer, someone might always be home. But once school starts, your house may be empty from morning to mid-afternoon. That quiet window is when many burglaries occur. A professionally monitored alarm system adds an extra layer of protection while you’re out.

2. Routines Are Changing—Which Can Leave Gaps
With everyone adjusting to new schedules, it’s easy to forget to lock a door, arm the system, or close a gate. A smart security system with reminders and mobile access helps keep your home secure even when you’re in a rush.

3. Kids May Start Coming Home Alone
If you have older kids who get home before you do, a video doorbell and remote-controlled locks can help you keep tabs on who’s entering and leaving your home—no more lost keys or guessing games.

4. Now’s the Time to Catch Small Issues Before They Matter
Have a motion detector that needs replacing or an alarm that hasn’t been tested in a while? We can run a full system check-up and make sure everything is working as it should before a real emergency ever arises.

Let’s Get Your System School-Year Ready
At Lane Electronics, we’ve spent 30+ years helping families feel safe at home—whether they’re there or not. From upgrades to maintenance to monitoring, we’ve got your back.