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7 Devices for a Complete Home Security System
Your home is your domain—the place you should feel safest and most secure. When it comes to protecting your residence, your family and your belongings, a few security safeguards are a wise investment.
Smart technology has transformed home security for the better. With just high-speed internet, Wi-Fi and a smartphone, we can now control our door locks and alarms, review security footage and even control our home’s temperature.
If you’re curious about how to get started on an all-around home security system, here are some essential technologies to consider.
- Smart locks: Smart locks are controlled by your smartphone and allow keyless entry, locking and remote access. Features differ slightly by maker, but with many, you can program the locks to activate at a certain time, grant access to family and guests and, via an app, see who’s entered and exited. Smart locks from the company Zwave allow up to 30 users with unique codes and remote locking from your device. They also interface with other security systems, including Honeywell’s Total Connect and com.
- Video doorbell: Wired and wireless-enabled video doorbells can instantly tell you who’s outside your door. By pairing this with your phone, you can see live video and speak remotely to who is at your door, even when you’re not home. Video doorbells also interface with Total Connect and Alarm.com.
- Outdoor security cameras: These cameras offer a wide view of your property in HD-video quality. You can view clips and footage on your phone or computer, and data is stored in the cloud. With night vision and wide-angle lenses, these cameras provide protection for your outdoor premises.
- Indoor monitoring camera: Smart home security systems detect motion around your home and can send video directly to your phone. Some can be integrated with voice assistants and others use AI to adapt to your usual habits so as not to send alerts prematurely.
- Motion sensors: Motion sensors are a good second line of defense on your property, notifying you if an intruder attempts entry other than by door.
- Door contact detector: These are small devices that are installed on a door and can be armed to activate an alarm when the door is opened.
- Smart thermostats: Smart thermostats are a key tool in home automation and monitoring. These devices can make your home more energy efficient, and save on energy costs. Smart thermostats allow you to adjust your home’s temperature from your phone, even while you’re away. Some systems even send alerts when the temperature is low so you can avoid problems such as frozen pipes. Many models easily integrate with home security systems, as well.
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