10 Home Security Gadgets To Secure Your Home

10 Home Security Gadgets To Secure Your Home

A smart home requires smart protection. In order to attain home security, manufacturers are making home monitoring devices which are smarter and more powerful. Instead of investing your money on CCTV systems there are some other affordable alternatives are available.

We have smart locks that can be unlocked with a smartphone app for easy access while assigning time specific keys to guests, friends or tenants, etc. There are many devices available that alert you of any intrusion even when you are away from home.

Here we are discussing some of the home security gadgets that can help safeguard your home and its residents no matter where you are:

1) Cocoon

Through unique sub sound technology, cocoon senses unusual activity in your home. Cocoon's artificial intelligence detects unusual activity throughout your home and alerts you instantly.

It is multi-room security which is simple to use and starts working the moment it connects to Wi-Fi with no extra sensors, hubs or clutter.

Its wide-angle camera gives you a clear picture on your phone, night and day. It notifies you as soon as something unusual is detected.

2) August smart lock

August smart lock control and monitor your door from anywhere and give secure digital keys to guests, all from your phone.

All August Smart Locks attach to your existing deadbolt, on the inside of your door so you can still use your keys. August automatically unlocks when you arrive and locks when you leave.

Control your August Smart Lock with your voice using Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant.

3) Novi 

Novi provides you real-time notifications, motion and smoke detection that helps you stay in the know wherever you go.

Novi cam combines HD camera, monitor detector, smoke sensor, and siren into an all in one device that goes on the ceiling and looks like a smoke detector.

Once this system is armed using the Novi app on your smartphone or tablet, it detects motion or smoke and sounds an alarm and sends visual verification to your connected smartphone.

4) Bolt

With Bolt, you can unlock your door without keys.Bolt by Lockitron uses Bluetooth Low Energy which means that Lockitron will keep working even in the event of power or internet outages. 

Any iOS or Android phone can use the Lockitron app. You can instantly share access with your family and friends. Lockitron can send a notification when your child unlocks the door using their phone or key.

With Bridge, you can control your lock from anywhere in the world. Bridge gives you peace of mind to know that Bolt is locked, even if you're halfway around the world.

5) Haven

Haven is a smarter and stronger smart lock. It is designed with the strongest military grade materials: steel, nylon, and industrial strength polycarbonates.

You can control your HAVEN via your smartphone and send digital keys to visitors while you are away. You can also Haven with the Bluetooth key fob.

The locking gate of HAVEN is designed to flex. It absorbs the force of an attempted break-in at the base of the door. Using HAVEN is easy. Just step on the foot pedal to lock it.

6) Friday

Friday is the world's smallest smart lock. Friday Lock securely connects to your phone wirelessly, giving you the ability to lock or unlock your door as you leave or approach and effortlessly share access with friends and family.

You’ll never have to worry about losing your keys or locking yourself out of your home again. It recognizes you via your phone as you approach, unlocking the door automatically.

Your home is at your fingertips as you will receive notifications of every action your lock perform so you always know who is at home.

7) Canary

Keep an eye and protect your home through your phone. Canary connects your home to your phone in HD video, 24/7.

When you are away, Canary monitors for activity and sends notifications. When you’re home, Canary automatically stops monitoring. You can also schedule Canary to monitor for activity while you’re sleeping.

Canary's smart alerts distinguish between people and motion and include an image thumbnail, so you know in an instant whether a family member, foe, or a four-legged friend is in your home.

8) Piper

Piper is a smart home security system with night vision and a 180-degree video camera. Be aware of what’s going on at home while you’re away.

Piper will notify you when events happen through push messages, texts, emails or phone calls. Automate, schedule and remotely control lights and appliances directly from the Piper app with the help of a smart switch, micro smart switch or dimmer.

Set up door and window sensors so that Piper sends you an alert and takes action if there is a security breach.

9) SkyBell

With SkyBell you can see who is at your door from anywhere in the world through Wi-Fi video doorbell. Upon ringing the bell, a visitor’s image is instantly uploaded to your smartphone with the app, available for both iOS and Android.

Using a built-in motion sensor, SkyBell is also awakened by someone arriving at your door but doesn’t ring the doorbell. The high photo quality along with a controllable contrast toggle are guaranteed to give you a clear picture.

With the app, you can also awaken SkyBell to have a live view from your front door as well as speak and hear the visitor. Coming in silver and bronze, SkyBell keeps you safe and aware of who is at your door.

10) Danalock Smart Lock

Stop hunting for keys in your bag or pocket and open doors digitally using this new smart home device called the Danalock Smart Lock.

It’s a Bluetooth-enabled smart lock system which comes with the auto unlock feature that will activate every time your phone is sensed. The lock is compatible with both Android and iOS devices and can work with most doors and deadbolt locks.

 You can also send virtual keys from the app to your near and dear ones with the ability to set up a specific window of time for selected guests and workers.