Backyard Security: How to Keep Your Outdoor Spaces Safe with Smart Home Technology
Home security is a priority for every homeowner, but the backyard often gets overlooked. Unlike the front yard, backyards have less visibility, fewer visitors, and more hidden entry points—making them attractive to intruders. The good news? With a few smart upgrades, you can keep your backyard safe and your family protected.
At Ackerman Security, we've been helping Atlanta homeowners secure their homes since 1967. Here are the top ways to improve backyard safety—plus how smart home automation can make security easier than ever.
Lock Backyard Doors and Windows
Backyard doors and windows are some of the first entry points criminals try—and too often, they're left unlocked.
- Always lock doors after coming inside.
- Double-check locks before bedtime and when leaving home.
- Upgrade old locks that can be bypassed with simple tricks.
Smart Solution: Consider installing smart locks that you can control from your phone. With Ackerman's smart home automation, you can lock or unlock doors remotely, set auto-lock schedules, and even get alerts if a door is left open.
Trim Hedges and Landscaping
Tall hedges, shrubs, or overgrown trees make perfect hiding spots for intruders.
- Keep landscaping neatly trimmed, especially around windows and doors.
- Hire a lawn service if you can't keep up with maintenance.
Smart Solution: Add outdoor motion-activated lights or cameras around these areas. With Ackerman's systems, you'll get a notification if motion is detected, so you know instantly if someone is lurking where they shouldn't be.
Install Exterior Motion Lighting
Motion lights are a powerful deterrent. They:
- Alert you and neighbors to movement in your backyard
- Startle intruders who want to stay hidden
- Improve safety when you or your kids are outside at night
Types of motion lights:
- Solar-powered - energy efficient, even during outages
- Battery-operated - flexible but higher upkeep
- Hardwired - reliable, but need backup power in outages
Smart Solution: With Ackerman's smart lighting, you can automate backyard lights to turn on at dusk, off at bedtime, or on demand from your smartphone. Vacationing? Set random schedules to make it look like someone's always home.
Add Video Surveillance
Security cameras are both a deterrent and an investigation tool.
- Record activity around your backyard
- View live feeds from your phone when you're away
- Capture evidence in case of vandalism or theft
Modern cameras offer:
- Night vision for 24/7 clarity
- Motion-triggered alerts so you're notified immediately
- Wide-angle or panning features to cover larger areas
Smart Solution: Ackerman offers smart surveillance cameras you can control from the Ackerman app. You can zoom in, watch live footage, and even communicate through two-way audio to scare off intruders.
Invest in a Home Security System
A complete home security system is one of the best ways to protect your backyard and entire home.
With Ackerman Security:
- 24/7 professional monitoring means we alert you and dispatch authorities when needed.
- Smartphone access lets you watch backyard activity anytime.
- Integrated devices—locks, cameras, lights, sensors—all work together in one system.
For families, this also means peace of mind: you can check on your children playing outside or see what your pets are doing when you're not home.
How Home Automation Enhances Backyard Security
Ackerman Security's smart home solutions bring everything together:
- Smart Locks: Secure backyard doors remotely and receive alerts.
- Smart Lighting: Automate or control outdoor lights from your phone.
- Smart Cameras: Get real-time video and alerts straight to your device.
- Mobile App Control: Manage all devices from one dashboard, anywhere, anytime.
With these tools, your backyard—and entire home—becomes safer, smarter, and more convenient.
Keep Your Backyard Safe with Ackerman Security
Don't let your backyard be the weak spot in your home's defense. With Ackerman Security's smart home automation and 24/7 monitoring, you can rest easy knowing your property is protected inside and out.
Call Ackerman Security at 800.552.1111 or get a free instant quote online today. Since 1967, we've been Atlanta's trusted home security partner—helping families enjoy safety, peace of mind, and smarter living.
