# Espresso Tips Are Trending, But Your Kitchen Deserves Smart Protection Too > A viral CNET piece on the "right" amount of espresso to pack got us thinking about how home routines, from morning coffee to leaving the house, connect to smart security. Here's our take. - URL: https://mfpgsecurity.com/resources/espresso-tips-are-trending-but-your-kitchen-deserves-smart-protection - Category: Industry News - Author: Hector Morales, Install & Setup Editor - Published: 2026-08-20 - Reading time: 2 min - Keywords: smart home security routines, ADT Authorized Dealer, smart home automation, morning security routine, home security tips --- ## Why an espresso story caught our attention A recent CNET feature made the rounds this week with a surprisingly precise piece of advice: most home baristas are packing too much ground coffee into their espresso basket, and getting the dose right changes the whole shot. According to the article, an expert weighed in with a specific target range for how much espresso to use per shot, noting that overpacking leads to bitter, over-extracted coffee while underpacking leaves a shot thin and sour ([CNET](https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-was-packing-too-much-espresso-an-expert-explains-the-ideal-amount-for-a-shot/)). It is a small, practical tip about a daily ritual millions of Americans repeat every morning. At MFPGSecurity, we spend our days thinking about home routines too, just from a different angle. So we wanted to use this story as a jumping off point to talk about something homeowners often overlook: how the small, repeatable habits around your home, from your morning coffee to locking the door on your way out, connect to how secure your household actually is. ## Small details add up, in coffee and in security The lesson in the espresso story is really about precision and consistency. Get the small details wrong and the end result suffers, even if everything else about your setup is expensive and well intentioned. The same logic applies to home security. A lot of homeowners invest in a security system, a doorbell camera, or smart locks, but then let the daily habits around those devices slip. Doors get left unlocked "just for a minute." Alarm systems get disarmed and never rearmed. Notifications get muted because they feel like noise. Just like an imprecise espresso dose ruins an otherwise great cup of coffee, inconsistent habits can undercut an otherwise solid security setup. ## Building a morning (and evening) security routine One of the simplest things we recommend to customers is to treat home security like any other daily ritual, similar to that first cup of coffee. A few habits worth building in: - Arm your system on a consistent schedule, especially when everyone leaves for work or school - Check that smart locks and garage door connections show "locked" or "closed" before you walk away - Glance at doorbell or camera notifications once in the morning and once at night, rather than letting them pile up - Use automation rules so lights, locks, and thermostats follow a predictable pattern, which also helps your system flag anything unusual These are not complicated steps. They are closer to the espresso-dosing tip: small, specific, repeatable actions that make a real difference over time. ## Where professional monitoring fits in Good habits matter, but they cannot replace professional monitoring. If a break-in happens while you are asleep, on vacation, or simply distracted, a monitored system from an ADT Authorized Dealer like MFPGSecurity means trained professionals are watching around the clock and can dispatch help even if you never touch your phone. That is the real difference between a smart-home routine and a smart-home security plan. Routines help you stay consistent day to day. Professional monitoring is the backstop for the moments your routine cannot cover, whether that is a forgotten lock, a power outage, or an emergency that happens while you are away from home. If you are already building better daily habits around your house, from your coffee routine to your lighting schedule, it is a great time to look at whether your security setup is keeping pace. You can learn more about our approach on our [homepage](/) or read more about who we are on our [About Us page](/about-us). Curious whether your current setup has any gaps? Call MFPGSecurity at 833-842-0818 and we will walk through it with you, no pressure, no guesswork required. _Source: [www.cnet.com](https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-was-packing-too-much-espresso-an-expert-explains-the-ideal-amount-for-a-shot/)_ ## Get a Free Quote Ready to protect what matters most? Get a free, no obligation quote on a professionally installed ADT home security system with 24/7 monitoring from MFPGSecurity. [Request your free quote](/) or call [833-842-0818](tel:8338420818) to talk with a security specialist today. ## FAQ ### What does an espresso tip have to do with home security? Nothing directly, but the underlying lesson does. Small, precise, consistent habits make a big difference in outcomes, whether that is how you dose your coffee or how consistently you arm your alarm system and lock your doors. ### Can smart-home routines replace professional monitoring? No. Good daily habits reduce risk, but they cannot watch your home while you sleep or respond during an emergency. Professional monitoring through an ADT Authorized Dealer adds a layer of protection that routines alone cannot provide. ### How can MFPGSecurity help me build better home security habits? We help customers set up automation, notifications, and monitored alarm systems that make consistent security easier, not harder. Call 833-842-0818 to talk through your current setup and identify simple improvements. ## Sources - CNET: I Was Packing Too Much Espresso. An Expert Explains the Ideal Amount for a Shot: https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/i-was-packing-too-much-espresso-an-expert-explains-the-ideal-amount-for-a-shot/ --- Published by MFPGSecurity, https://mfpgsecurity.com (ADT Authorized Dealer). Call 833-842-0818.