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DIY Home Security: AT&T What Do the Pets Say While You’re Gone? 25 Giveaway

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My wonderful local AT&T rep gave my son a digital life pet, well actually the pet Miles received was this cute little stuffed bulldog that was a Webkinz.

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Why a bulldog? A bulldog represents the ultimate house dog protector they guard your house and that’s something that AT&T can do for you now too. The recent Facebook promotion AT&T has going on for digital life has to do with your pets too. AT&T posted an interactive page on Facebook today showcasing what your pets say after you leave the house. AT&T Digital Live gives you the opportunity to hear what your pets say once you’ve left the house. Check out the interactive experience and see how Digital Life helps home owners protect the things they love.

24/7 security lays a strong foundation for automation solutions that help make customers’ lives easier. You can build custom solutions based on your needs. All Digital Life packages require a 2 year agreement, early termination fees apply. Packages installed by licensed personnel where required.

Here is one of the packages you could set up in your home with AT&T

Smart Security runs for $39.99 a month and has everything you need to monitor and access your home’s security system from your computer, smartphone or tablet. See the status of your home’s security, receive text and video alerts of events at home, arm or disarm your system, and monitor doors, windows and motion sensors. Smart Security takes you beyond home security to home automation with options to add the packages below.

Energy Package $4.99 per month (plus equipment & installation charges) Control lighting, thermostats and small appliances for convenience and energy efficiency.

Camera Package $9.99 per month (plus equipment & installation charges) See what’s happening at your home while you are home or away.

Water Detection Package $4.99 per month (plus equipment & installation charges) Detect water leaks to help avoid major damage.

Door Package $4.99 per month (plus equipment & installation charges) Help protect your home with our digital door locks and garage door sensors.

Water Control Package $9.99 per month (plus equipment & installation charges) Turn off the water remotely when a leak is detected to help prevent floods.

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How to Put Yourself at Ease When You’re Leaving Your Children at Home

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Putting Yourself At Ease When You’re Out of the House

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When Mom is away, the kids will play (or get hurt). That little whisper in the back of you mind floods you with possibilities of harm. Consequently, you can’t even focus on the relaxing thing you’re doing outside the home because you’re too stressed about the dangers of being away. This is unneeded stress that can keep you from relaxing at any point in time. You need to know that your children are safe whether you’re at the spa or the grocery store. By taking a few preventative measures, you can put yourself at ease while you’re away.

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Using Mobile Nanny Cams

With the growth of technology, keeping an eye on your children while you’re away has never been so easy. Nanny cams aren’t just for spying on the nanny (though you can do that too). Use them to keep an eye on your teenagers when you go out of town. Make sure that nothing is going on at your home that shouldn’t be. You can keep an eye on everything going on in real time from your mobile phone. So, whether you’ve stepped out for a dinner with your husband or the two of you are going away for the weekend, you can make sure that your home stays safe and party free.

Set Up a Home Security System

A strong security system for your home is great during your absence and in your presence. There have been countless burglaries and kidnappings happen while the parents were in the home too. Using a home security system like those offered by Vivint is a great way to make sure you can sleep soundly through the night. You don’t have to worry about horrible things happening when you have a strong security system in place.

Hire a Trustworthy Babysitter

The tried and true method for decades to keep kids safe while their parents are away has been a qualified babysitter. Find someone that you can trust. Babysitters are great for a few hours or an entire weekend. They can watch over the kids and the house to make sure that you can have the most stress free time as possible.

Don’t spend so much time worrying and stressing over things that may never happen. Use these measures as a means to combat anything that may come their way while you’re away. Using nanny cams, a home security system like Vivint and a qualified babysitter is a surefire way to keep your children safe. You can run errands, spend a relaxing afternoon with a friend or go out of town when you have these preventative measures in place at your home.