Home security should be at the top of the priority list for anyone who cares about the safety of their family. It can be especially unsettling when you’re on vacation because your mind keeps worrying about what might be happening in your absence. Do the neighbors notice that you are not around? Are the doors and windows closed properly? Has anyone tried to break into the house?
To help keep your mind relaxed and take care of all these worries, you may want to consider using high-tech gadgets that will make it easy for you to control things from anywhere via your smartphone.
1. Canary security system
This is an all-in-one home security system. It comes connected to HD video and audio and a built-in siren. It works by auto-arming once you leave the house. The device is hard to notice because it’s designed to look like everyday home devices; like light bulbs and sockets. It sends an alert directly to your mobile phone when it detects any activity or movement.
It comes with a two-way microphone, night vision, motion detector, and multi-angle cameras. The cameras can capture images from up to 65 feet away. The 24 LEDs turn on automatically when they detect poor lighting conditions. Motion detection and scheduled recordings are some of the features that make this home security system a device of choice for many homes. Once you receive the alert, you can view a live video feed directly from your phone and call for help from within the app.
2. Ring Video Doorbell
This device allows you to see and speak from your smartphone to whoever rings the doorbell. It gives the stranger or visitor the impression that he is at home, scaring off would-be thieves. The device also has built-in motion detectors that trigger mobile alerts and record video that you can access from your phone.
3. Hidden inner camera and outer camera
It is crucial that you pay equal attention to the interior and exterior of your home. This is where hidden cameras come in. The interior camera will give you personalized alerts on your phone and records all movements within the house.
Choose a type of outdoor camera that watches over your compound come rain or shine. Make sure it can withstand all kinds of weather if you want 24/7 security. Good quality indoor and outdoor cameras should have built-in speakers and a microphone, allowing you to chat with a visitor.
Choose a camera that plugs into power so you never have to worry about dead batteries when you’re out and about. Just make sure they are strategically placed, but well hidden from view, to register them properly and prevent intruders from tampering with them.
4. Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm
Consider getting a smoke detector that will let you know when there is a fire in your home. It also detects a carbon monoxide leak and sends an alert to your smartphone, allowing you to locate the leak or fire. The technology behind this device works by using a split spectrum sensor in combination with an enhanced blue LED to monitor the air around you. Interestingly, you can choose between wired and Wi-Fi versions that work on 120v and battery configurations, respectively. You can stop the alarm from your phone.
5. Smart door lock
To increase the security of your home, you should consider upgrading your traditional door locks with modern, high-tech locks. Deadbolts that work with Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices like the iPhone can be found on the market.
Smart door locks come with a touch screen that is very easy to use, where you have to type a code instead of inserting a key to unlock it. Others lock and unlock once they detect your fingerprint; therefore, you should configure them accordingly. The most significant advantage is that you don’t need to worry about losing your keys and getting locked out.
However, make sure you memorize the code well so you don’t crash too. It will give you an alert when it is being tampered with, so rest assured that nothing will happen in your home behind your back.
6. Phone and Key Finder
It is imperative that you make sure that you can easily find your keys and phone in case you misplace them. Just think how much time you waste searching the house for them in the most unlikely places. Although this device may not fall under the category of home security devices, it will make your life easier and reduce the chances of your keys falling into the wrong hands and breaking into your home illegally.
The phone and key finder device works by helping to track your items with the help of a Bluetooth connected smartphone app. By attaching a tile device to an object, you can easily find it by sound or by marking it as lost. You will receive an alert when it has been found.
7. Window alarm sensors
You may have all the security systems available, but if your doors and windows aren’t properly secured, your home is likely to be broken into while you’re gone. In addition to reliable lock systems, be sure to also get door and window sensors to bolster your home security. The window alarm sensor has an elegant and simple design, it is easy to install and discreet. The alarm is triggered if it detects that the window is open, a window glass is broken or if there is a hole.
8. Decoy for thieves
Thieves are generally looking for easy targets, but with a robbery lure, you can successfully keep them away. A decoy gives the impression that what is about to be done could go wrong and the person could be trapped or injured in the process of committing a crime.
For example, you can put up a tag that says “Rottweiler Security,” giving the impression that your home is under surveillance by a security company, preventing burglars from breaking in. A large dog bowl can also act as a decoy giving the impression that you have a large dog guarding your home and no one will want to invade.
9. Door clamp
You can increase the security of your door by installing a door lock, which prevents unwanted entry. Door Security Clamps can be installed on almost any type of door, primarily residential interior and exterior doors. Reinforcements come in a variety of designs, ranging from those that hold the door to the floor and stretch to hook just below the knob, to those that are portable but double as powerful door bolsters.
10. Light Sensor/ Light Automation
Light sensors are simple electronic devices that work by sensing infrared energy, and in this case, they sense the temperature of the human body and turn on. They are sensitive down to a range of 12 micrometers, and they sound a bell once they detect movement. You can also have them send a notification to your mobile device once motion is detected, allowing you to take necessary action against intruders.
Using a combination of some or all of these security methods will provide your home and family with top-notch security. Whether you’re home or away, the last thing you need to worry about is having your home broken into or losing your property to thieves.
