Home security is something that should concern all homeowners. If you’re planning to take a vacation or you’re heading away from work, then it might become a special concern. The good news is that there are a number of technological tools that might be used to ensure that your home is kept safe in your absence. Let’s take a look at a few of the more important of these.
Security camera
CCTV has been around for a long time. But it’s only in recent years that the cameras themselves, and the digital storage that supports them, have become affordable enough that they’re accessible to the average homeowner. These cameras will not only capture the image of people who target your house: they’ll also often deter wrongdoers before they act.
Often, you’ll transmit the images you capture to a remote storage server. For maximum security, you might consider using a free VPN to safeguard your credentials while you’re doing this.
Smart lightbulbs
Smart lightbulbs come with built-in microcontrollers and wi-fi connectivity. They can be dimmed or changed to a different color based on a variety of factors. You might choose to make the bedroom light warmer when it’s time to wind down, for example.
When it comes to security, smart lights have another advantage. If you’ve programmed a schedule, you won’t need to turn them on or off, which means that your home will often appear occupied, even when it isn’t.
Smart lock
A ‘smart’ lock is one that relies on digital authentication, rather than a mechanical key. The best ones are highly resistant to drills and other mechanical attacks. You might also keep a digital record of opening and closing events, and gain the ability to check whether a front door is locked, even from the other side of the planet. Best yet, you’ll be able to restrict access based on codes and biometric markers. So, you won’t have to give the person feeding your cat unlimited, unconditional access.
Smart plugs
Finally, we should mention smart plugs. These are sockets that can be automatically turned on and off using the wifi. This means that you’ll be able to check that your hairdryer or straighteners really were turned off when you left the house. The peace of mind that you enjoy can be considerable if you’ve left the house and boarded an airplane.
