Home safety gadgets might seem like something you don’t need. But with so many things that can happen around the house, the small investment has massive advantages. From deterring burglars to protecting you against the things you can’t see, here are some of the most useful.
CCTV Security Cameras
CCTV has been around for a while now. While it isn’t the most advanced, it is definitely one of the most useful. Of course, you can buy Wi-Fi cameras, but CCTV has the advantage of enclosed systems, including wiring. This means that they remain on all the time and don’t rely on the internet. The wiring needs protection, and an IP66 junction box will protect it from the weather. However, even the appearance of a camera system can be enough to deter burglars.
Lighting Home Safety Gadgets
Most burglars and criminals operate in the dark when there is no one around and minimal chances of being seen. The scary thing about most people up to no good though is that they look just like everyone else. They don’t walk around in a striped sweater carrying a sack! There are over 2.5 million home invasions in the US each year. However, just by chance of being seen with outdoor flood lighting systems, you can deter most criminals from entering your home.
Timed Smart Plugs
Indoor lighting is also an effective deterrent. Of course, you can’t just leave all your lights on. This will waste energy, and criminals will look for it. Timed smart plugs are cheap and very effective. You can set timers for individual sockets to come on, and you can attach your lamps to these. You can also plug in other devices, such as TVs and radios, furthering the ruse. The trick is making it look like your house is lively and full of people while you are away from home.
Smart-Based Virtual Assistants
Smart plugs are excellent devices, but they are pretty passive when it comes to control. For more control over your devices, smart virtual assistants offer more features. There are many devices you can get today that are smart-enabled. This includes TVs, lighting, and even coffee machines. Using assistants like Alexa and Siri, you can control devices individually. However, you can also create timed-based routines and switch them on and off remotely when needed.
Video Doorbell Home Safety Gadgets
Video doorbells are one of the best selling home safety gadgets around today. Ring by Amazon is by far the best known. But there are alternatives. No matter which brand you choose, video doorbells come with many advantages including Amazon’s new home security drone!
Enhanced security
Security is the number one reason why people choose video doorbells. The security features of video doorbells include being able to see who is at your door or who stole your Amazon parcel!
Tamper-proofing
The video doorbell isn’t that advanced. However, despite the simplicity, they come with tamper-proof screws that can be incredibly difficult to remove during an attempted burglary.
Night-time monitoring
We are at our most vulnerable in the dark and when we are asleep. Video doorbells keep a watchful eye on your property throughout the night with infrared night vision and alerts.
Interactivity
Even during the day, it can be scary having strangers at your door. A video doorbell allows you to have a conversation without having to get up and open the door to someone you don’t know.
Notifications
Video doorbells can connect to your smartphone. This allows them to send you notifications when someone is at the door or even when motion has been detected on your property.
There are many security gadgets you can install in the home. But none are more complete than video doorbell packages. For relatively little money, you can greatly enhance home security.
Indoor Wireless Cameras
Video doorbells help protect your outdoor area and prevent unwanted entry. But brands like Ring also come with packages to protect the indoors. Indoor wireless cameras can connect to your video doorbell system and app. This provides an extra layer of security in the event someone gains access to your home. Further, it can help catch criminals later on if you aren’t home and your valuables are stolen. However, they rely on a Wi-Fi connection to work.
Indoor and Outdoor Motion Sensors
Being alerted to unlawful access to your home can be a game-changer when it comes to home security. When you know someone is inside the home, you can evaluate your family and have time to call the police. Motion sensors are cheap and effective. You can install these in multiple entry points for a safety net in your home. Most people find these to be the most effective in the driveway, windows and doors, and staircases. But you can place them pretty much anywhere.
Home Safety Gadgets for Unseen Danger
There are unseen dangers in the home. Two of the more serious hazards in the home are smoke from fires and carbon monoxide. In most cases, people don’t die from fire, they die from smoke inhalation. And carbon monoxide isn’t detectable by humans. CO comes from anything that burns gas, such as the water boiler. Every year over 400 Americans die from CO inhalation, but all it takes is a simple smoke alarm and a CO alarm to be alerted to these home hazards.
Security Boxes and Safes
Even with all the home gadgets for safety you have, determined burglars can still gain access. In most cases, they just want your valuables, and then they’re gone. But why even give them the satisfaction? Security boxes and safes can safeguard your most precious items. Things like the TV can be replaced, but sentimental jewelry cannot. However, there are things that are even more valuable, such as passports and credit cards, which criminals can use for identity fraud.
Summary
CCTV security cameras are one of the most effective home safety gadgets you can buy. Video doorbells come with many security features for a complete solution. However, security boxes and safes can protect valuables in case someone gets through and gains access to your home.
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