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5 Best Home Security Investment in 2018

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Dan Radak
5 Best Home Security Investment in 2018

In the past, when speaking about your home’s safety, we would most likely discuss locks and gates. In 2018, however, smart home security is a much more compelling topic. Namely, the safety of your family, your assets, and your own personal protection can now be remotely controlled and personalized so that they give you a much greater input into what’s going on. Moreover, investing in smart home security allows you to manage your security system even while you’re away on a holiday, or while you’re at work. Overall, here are five best home security investments that you could be making in 2018.

1.      Video doorbell

In the past it was virtually impossible to imagine a device that could replace a doorbell, a peephole, and a surveillance camera at the same time, yet, nowadays, this is exactly what a video doorbell does. Those who consider the cost of such an investment high might want to take some time to consider the cumulative cost of the installation of the above-listed three security measures. From that perspective, paying somewhere between $170 and $300 doesn’t seem as that big of an investment. With the latest improvements in AI, one can even use Alexa as their personal doorman or receptionist, and even record these visits to your home. In other words, it takes not only the idea of safety but also hospitality to a whole new level.

2.      Low-cost surveillance system

The biggest misconception about the surveillance system installment is the idea that you have to spend a small fortune on cameras. Sure, buying a higher quality camera provides you with a better flow of the image, or with a greater quality of the picture but, for those working on a budget, really, any camera will do. In fact, you can do this with your low-cost webcam, or even with an old android phone you no longer use. Think about it. This device does not only come with a camera, but with a set of fully functional speakers as well, which means that you get to turn it into a surveillance tool with something as simple as an app.

3.      Motion sensor lights

Sometimes, it’s not that much about protecting your family and assets as it is about damage prevention. Let’s face it, not many burglars would risk breaking and entering while everyone is home. They might wait until you’re all outside, or on a holiday, and then try their luck. Even if you do have an amazing safe or a hidden compartment that’s impossible to find, a burglar is bound to cause a lot of damage. As we stated, it’s not about the actual prevention but lowering the risks of financial damage. Here, you need two things: a great insurance plan, and a potent deterrent. Actually, just by installing motion sensor lights you can get the latter. At the end of the day, it’s a pragmatic investment as much as it is a security upgrade, which is yet another reason to contemplate on this thought.

4.      GPS tracker

Your real estate is not the only thing worth protecting. In fact, for a digital nomad, the very thought of losing a laptop means the world of trouble. With the help of a device as simple as the GPS tracker, you can ensure that this will never happen. In this way, you can place the tracker into your laptop bag, the trunk of your car, or even get a luggage GPS tracker or two when going out on a vacation. During a move, it might be a good idea to insert one of these trackers in a box filled with your most precious belongings. In this way, you can ensure that they aren’t mistreated or misplaced in the process.

5.      Smart locks

At the end of the day, you might want to end your home security innovation with a new set of smart locks for your outside doors. A lot of people fear the idea of getting locked out with these devices in place, but let’s be real; the chance of you walking out without a key is considerably higher than those of you doing the same without your smartphone. Overall, an investment in smart locks gives you a greater sense of security, as well as a reliable way to check the status of your front door without having to leave your bed.

Conclusion

As you can see, not all of the above-listed items are expensive or, for that matter, breaking and entry prevention-oriented. Most of the time, all that these devices do is act as a deterrent. Still, if the end goal is protection of your assets and physical safety of your family, the only thing that matters is the fact that these gadgets get things done.

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