Cox offers home security peace of mind

Mark Levy Herald/Review Home Security Consultant Curtis Ziemba refers to a touch screen control panel while discussing the benefits of the Cox Home Security system recently while in a home in Hereford.

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Family vacations are in full swing and Cox encourages customers in Southern Arizona to keep their loved ones and home safe.According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, crime rates including burglary are shown historically to increase 10 percent during June, July and August, compared to the rest of theyear.

In 2011, residential burglaries accounted for 79.1 percent of the total burglaries in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. By installing a home security system, such as the one provided by Cox Home Security, residents can help protect their house andpossessions.

At Cox, we are proud that our products can provide peace of mind to our neighbors and friends, said Lisa Lovallo, Market Vice President, Cox Communications-Southern Arizona. Our home security system offers advanced features not found in most traditional alarm systems with time-saving, cost-saving and worry-saving features to help customers manage their familyssafety.

The Cox high-tech home security system connects intrusion and home safety monitoring to a remote operator or the palm of the hand with smartphone accessibility and email and text alerts. In 2013, Cox saw a 30-percent rise in home security customers in Southern Arizona. Having a home security system helps law enforcement respond faster to emergencies, deterring potential crime and even detecting smoke andfire.

In addition to safety, this system acts as a remote personal assistant connecting Cox Arizona customers to their home appliances, lighting and thermostats. This programmable feature enables customers to save on energy bills while monitoring the use of energy throughout the entire home. The system also can automatically dispatch fire, medical or emergency officials to thescene.

The reliable, 24/7 secure monitoring systemsfeature:

Intrusion and home safety monitoring (includes fire, gas andflood)

Remote access so the system can be controlled away from home via a secure online site or Smartphoneapp

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Cox offers home security peace of mind