A lot has
been said about the security and privacy implications of smart IoT devices in
the home to the extent that it’s starting to seem like we’ve forgotten that these are the very issues that
these devices were built to tackle. It’s true that an
electronic door lock in the home can leave behind an activity log that a
malicious hacker can exploit, but this is not always the case. Smart home
devices exist to give very differentiated and more alluring security, privacy experiences,
and they have better record of doing this than your traditional keys and
padlocks.This is not to say that smart devices for home security have suddenly
become perfect: it only states unequivocally that smart home devices are steps ahead of
traditional devices in the race to perfection, and they boast of a more
alluring, differentiated experience to add to this.
Are you
thinking of beefing up security in your home, whether inside or outside? The 10
smart devices listed below are your surest bet at staying on top of activities
in or around your house currently.
thinking of beefing up security in your home, whether inside or outside? The 10
smart devices listed below are your surest bet at staying on top of activities
in or around your house currently.
10 SMART DEVICES FOR HOME SECURITY
1. Arlo Ultra Wireless
Security Camera
The Arlo
Ultra captures 4K HDR videos through a wide angle lens. The fully wireless
security camera also offers enhanced night vision, and clear and
distortion-free audio.
Ultra captures 4K HDR videos through a wide angle lens. The fully wireless
security camera also offers enhanced night vision, and clear and
distortion-free audio.
A powerfully bright motion activated spotlight that is integrated into the Arlo
Ultra security camera means you can ward off unwelcome guests. This integrated
spotlight also allows you to see video in color rather than in black and white,
even in a low light condition.
Ultra security camera means you can ward off unwelcome guests. This integrated
spotlight also allows you to see video in color rather than in black and white,
even in a low light condition.
The Arlo
Ultra security camera is weather-resistant, so it works perfectly under any
weather condition, indoor or outdoor. It integrates well with other smart home
systems like the Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.
Ultra security camera is weather-resistant, so it works perfectly under any
weather condition, indoor or outdoor. It integrates well with other smart home
systems like the Apple HomeKit, the Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa.
A $400
price tag is the only turn-off to the Arlo Ultra security camera, but it’s
nothing that its enormous features can’t overturn.
price tag is the only turn-off to the Arlo Ultra security camera, but it’s
nothing that its enormous features can’t overturn.
2. August Smart Lock Pro
With the
August Smart Lock, you no longer need a key to enter your house, all you need is
your smartphone. This advanced lock system means you can lock or unlock your
door, control access without key, and keep real-time record of who comes or goes,
from anywhere through August’s top-rated app on your smartphone.
August Smart Lock, you no longer need a key to enter your house, all you need is
your smartphone. This advanced lock system means you can lock or unlock your
door, control access without key, and keep real-time record of who comes or goes,
from anywhere through August’s top-rated app on your smartphone.
August
Smart Lock’s auto lock and unlock feature sets the door to automatically lock
when you leave, and recognizes you when you arrive and unlocks the door as you
approach.
Smart Lock’s auto lock and unlock feature sets the door to automatically lock
when you leave, and recognizes you when you arrive and unlocks the door as you
approach.
August’s
DoorSense technology tells you when your door is open or closed, and by who.
The August Smart Lock Pro integrates with voice assistants like Siri and the
Google Assistant, so can be controlled remotely through
voice prompt.
DoorSense technology tells you when your door is open or closed, and by who.
The August Smart Lock Pro integrates with voice assistants like Siri and the
Google Assistant, so can be controlled remotely through
voice prompt.
3. Samsung SmartThings
Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen
The Samsung
SmarThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen is the brain of a smart home. Unlike other
smart devices on this list, it’s not built with home security in mind, but because it
controls the action or inaction of so many other smart home devices, it’s very vital to security in the home.
SmarThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen is the brain of a smart home. Unlike other
smart devices on this list, it’s not built with home security in mind, but because it
controls the action or inaction of so many other smart home devices, it’s very vital to security in the home.
The Samsung
SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen is compatible with so many home devices
including lights, speakers, locks,
thermostats, sensors, and more. You can teach the smart home hub what to do at
different moments of the day or night through the Samsung SmartThings app or
Amazon Alexa.
SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen is compatible with so many home devices
including lights, speakers, locks,
thermostats, sensors, and more. You can teach the smart home hub what to do at
different moments of the day or night through the Samsung SmartThings app or
Amazon Alexa.
The Samsung
SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen comes with 10 hours of backup power from 4
AA batteries.
SmartThings Smart Home Hub 2nd Gen comes with 10 hours of backup power from 4
AA batteries.
4. Schlage Z-Wave Connect
Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt with Built-In Alarm
Schlage Z-Wave
Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt combines all best security features into
one lock – redefining what it means to be secure. With its sleek, modern
touchscreen, you have the convenience of going keyless and no longer having
keys to lose, hide, carry or forget.
Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt combines all best security features into
one lock – redefining what it means to be secure. With its sleek, modern
touchscreen, you have the convenience of going keyless and no longer having
keys to lose, hide, carry or forget.
The fingerprint-resistant
touchscreen ensures numbers won’t be detectable to intruders after repeated use
– safeguarding your home even more. And thanks to Z-Wave Technology, Schlage
Connect gives you advanced remote management capabilities and compatibility
with home monitoring systems – letting you run your home from anywhere.
touchscreen ensures numbers won’t be detectable to intruders after repeated use
– safeguarding your home even more. And thanks to Z-Wave Technology, Schlage
Connect gives you advanced remote management capabilities and compatibility
with home monitoring systems – letting you run your home from anywhere.
Other
features of the Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt include a
built-in alarm that alerts you to potential security threats, and an autothrow
deadbolt which is activated from outside by pressing Schlage button. The Deadbolt
is automatically retracted from outside by entering valid access code.
features of the Schlage Z-Wave Connect Camelot Touchscreen Deadbolt include a
built-in alarm that alerts you to potential security threats, and an autothrow
deadbolt which is activated from outside by pressing Schlage button. The Deadbolt
is automatically retracted from outside by entering valid access code.
5. CANARY View Indoor
Security Camera 1080P HD Wide-Angle Lens
The Canary
View is your indoor security solution with enhanced night vision, intelligent
motion detection and alerts, and one tap connection to the local Police or Fire
department in case of an emergency.
View is your indoor security solution with enhanced night vision, intelligent
motion detection and alerts, and one tap connection to the local Police or Fire
department in case of an emergency.
With the
Canary View, there is no complex installation process. You just set the camera
on top of any elevation at your desired indoor location, and it will start serving
you at once.
Canary View, there is no complex installation process. You just set the camera
on top of any elevation at your desired indoor location, and it will start serving
you at once.
The Canary
View Indoor Security Camera records color-rich, high quality videos even under
low light conditions. A two-way audio system means you can have realtime
conversation with the person at your home from anywhere at anytime. The
security camera also features an AI-powered smart person detection, so you are
alerted only when an unfamiliar face is spotted in your leaving room.
View Indoor Security Camera records color-rich, high quality videos even under
low light conditions. A two-way audio system means you can have realtime
conversation with the person at your home from anywhere at anytime. The
security camera also features an AI-powered smart person detection, so you are
alerted only when an unfamiliar face is spotted in your leaving room.
The Canary
View also delivers high quality audio through a built-in microphone and
speakers.
View also delivers high quality audio through a built-in microphone and
speakers.
6. SimpliSafe Video
Doorbell Pro
SimpliSafe
Video Doorbell Pro alerts you when someone is at the door, even if they don’t
ring the doorbell. With a super wide field of view, you can see everything
happening out front in the bright light of day or dark of night, in perfectly
crisp 1080p HD.
Video Doorbell Pro alerts you when someone is at the door, even if they don’t
ring the doorbell. With a super wide field of view, you can see everything
happening out front in the bright light of day or dark of night, in perfectly
crisp 1080p HD.
The
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro is designed to work with doorbells on almost any
type of home. A 2-way audio system ensures you can converse with the person at
your door from anywhere. A thoughtful motion alert system ensures you only get
alerts for things that matter.
SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro is designed to work with doorbells on almost any
type of home. A 2-way audio system ensures you can converse with the person at
your door from anywhere. A thoughtful motion alert system ensures you only get
alerts for things that matter.
7. SkylinkHome ID-318
Battery-Operated Wireless Motion Sensor Transmitter
The SkylinkHome
ID-318 Battery-Operated Wireless Motion Sensor Transmitter wirelessly turns on
a light when motion is detected, so is a perfect device for warding off
intruders. It is also a is a great way
to save money on energy while adding the convenience of automatic lighting
control.
ID-318 Battery-Operated Wireless Motion Sensor Transmitter wirelessly turns on
a light when motion is detected, so is a perfect device for warding off
intruders. It is also a is a great way
to save money on energy while adding the convenience of automatic lighting
control.
This motion
sensor will activate a receiver module, up to 500 feet away, turning on the
connected lights when motion is detected. The receiver module must be
programmed to the motion sensor in order for the sensor to have control over
the receiver. Multiple receivers can be programmed to be controlled from the
same sensor. The adjustable countdown timer will allow you to predetermine how
long the lights should stay on once motion has stopped.
sensor will activate a receiver module, up to 500 feet away, turning on the
connected lights when motion is detected. The receiver module must be
programmed to the motion sensor in order for the sensor to have control over
the receiver. Multiple receivers can be programmed to be controlled from the
same sensor. The adjustable countdown timer will allow you to predetermine how
long the lights should stay on once motion has stopped.
8. Optex FTN-ST Compact
Outdoor Dual PIR Detector
The Optex
FTN-ST Compact Outdoor Dual PIR Detector is a flexible, reliable passive
infrared detector for your home’s exterior. This standard wired PIR detector
will determine what is going on before your alarm is set off using its super
multi-dimension analysis logic to filter out anything that you shouldn’t worry about.
FTN-ST Compact Outdoor Dual PIR Detector is a flexible, reliable passive
infrared detector for your home’s exterior. This standard wired PIR detector
will determine what is going on before your alarm is set off using its super
multi-dimension analysis logic to filter out anything that you shouldn’t worry about.
The compact
Outdoor Dual PIR Detector comes with a built-in bracket that allows it to have
a horizontal rotation of 190 degrees; extending its detection range into those
hard to see areas. It also comes with 190° horizontal rotation with built in
mounting bracket.
Outdoor Dual PIR Detector comes with a built-in bracket that allows it to have
a horizontal rotation of 190 degrees; extending its detection range into those
hard to see areas. It also comes with 190° horizontal rotation with built in
mounting bracket.
9. Skylink SC-1001 Wireless
Alarm System
The Skylink
SC – 1001 Wireless Alarm System is an easy-to-install security system. With the
motion sensor and two door/window sensors, the system covers enough for a
decent size house.
SC – 1001 Wireless Alarm System is an easy-to-install security system. With the
motion sensor and two door/window sensors, the system covers enough for a
decent size house.
The Control
Panel can control up to 30 different sensors, these sensors include door/window
sensor, motion sensor, flood sensor, smoke sensor, temperature sensor, etc. If
any of these sensors are triggered when the system is armed, the siren will
sound and it will send a wireless signal to the dialer that will call for help
at the same time. You can program the emergency dialer to call up to 9
different phone numbers including your own cellular phone. Once the recipient
picks up the phone, the emergency dialer will play your pre-recorded message
and inform the recipient that you are in an emergency situation and to send
help right away.
Panel can control up to 30 different sensors, these sensors include door/window
sensor, motion sensor, flood sensor, smoke sensor, temperature sensor, etc. If
any of these sensors are triggered when the system is armed, the siren will
sound and it will send a wireless signal to the dialer that will call for help
at the same time. You can program the emergency dialer to call up to 9
different phone numbers including your own cellular phone. Once the recipient
picks up the phone, the emergency dialer will play your pre-recorded message
and inform the recipient that you are in an emergency situation and to send
help right away.
10. Nest Cam Indoor
Security Camera
Completing
this list of top 10 smart devices for home security is the Nest Cam Indoor
Security Camera. This security camera from Google is designed to help you look
after your home or family from anywhere.
this list of top 10 smart devices for home security is the Nest Cam Indoor
Security Camera. This security camera from Google is designed to help you look
after your home or family from anywhere.
With round
the clock live streaming, a versatile magnetic stand, person alerts with Nest
Aware and one app for all your Nest products, Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera helps
you keep an eye on what matters at your home.
the clock live streaming, a versatile magnetic stand, person alerts with Nest
Aware and one app for all your Nest products, Nest Cam Indoor Security Camera helps
you keep an eye on what matters at your home.
The Nest
Cam Indoor Security Camera captures above-average 1080p video, provides two-way
audio, and offers accurate motion detection.
Cam Indoor Security Camera captures above-average 1080p video, provides two-way
audio, and offers accurate motion detection.