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Safer at home4/20/2023 ![]() ![]() Amazon’s Ring Alarm has sleeker systems available from £219 with optional 3G backup if your wifi goes down. Traditional security firms such as Yale have smart systems starting at £200 with multiple bits in the kit. Most systems will send alerts to your phone when something triggers a sensor, and have sirens built into their base stations, with optional wall-mounted bells available, too. There are many systems available that you can put together, from a range of battery-powered sensors you place on doors and windows, motion sensors for rooms, hallways and landings, and keypads for arming them. ![]() If the idea of installing surveillance equipment all over your home fills you with dread, a smart alarm system may be a preferable option.Īmazon’s Ring Alarm offers comprehensive security features. If you also want to keep an eye on the inside of your home, there are many battery and mains-powered indoor cameras available, starting from as little as £50. Those on offer include Ring’s excellent Floodlight cameras (from £179), which are nice and obvious, shine brightly with adjustable lights and have a siren, too, if needed. My favourite type combines a light and a camera. Others, such as Google’s £179 Nest Cam Outdoor, need to be wired into the mains. Some connect straight to wifi, with cloud storage options others require base stations with local storage.īattery-operated models can be placed just about anywhere with magnetic mounts – Arlo offers various models, with prices starting at £130. Like video doorbells, they come in a range of sizes, prices and capabilities, with most having mics and speakers. If you are worried about the security of a garage, side-alley or garden, smart cameras can provide peace of mind. Smart camerasĪ Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro. You must also comply with data and privacy regulations if your camera captures people outside the boundaries of your property, such as on the street in front of your house or your neighbour’s driveway. You have to trust the manufacturer to maintain your privacy with good encryption and security technologies, so read reviews and check out the companies. Good and fast apps for your phone are vital, so you don’t miss things, and this makes cheap models from no-name brands generally not worth buying. ![]() Amazon’s popular battery Ring video doorbells start at only £89 and can be connected to a solar panel or the mains, too. Some, such as Google’s £229 Nest Hello, are wired to the mains, while others are battery-powered. A subscription typically costing between £2.50 and £10 a month is required to store and view video clips after the fact, unless you buy a model such as the £130 Eufy video doorbell, which can record on to local storage. You can see a live feed from your front door at any time and receive notifications when someone walks by or presses the bell. Video doorbells show you who is at your front door. ![]()
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