STACK #140 Jun 2016

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Peace of mind will never go out of fashion but the age of pricey home security is over. The presence of user-installed security systems in homes is

escalating, with home security and monitoring more effortless and more cost effective than ever before. Control of home security is finally being handed over to the homeowners. By John Roebuck

Swann Wi-Fi Security Kit

In close competition with the Arlo systems is the Swann Wi-Fi Security Kit, another leading product in wireless home security. The Swann provides 720p high definition live viewing and playback, which is ten times the picture sharpness of traditional home security systems. Included in the Security Kit are two cameras, both with enhanced night vision capabilities, which can see in the dark up to 15m. Two additional cameras can be added to the system if required, to provide full 4-channel monitoring. Like the Arlo, the Swann system can Android, which can be downloaded for free, allowing the user to view what the camera sees remotely. There is also computer software, operating in a similar fashion to the app, which is included with the kit and can be installed and configured upon set-up. be controlled via an app, for iOS or

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3 camera option

Leading the charge in commercial home security, NETGEAR’s products innovate in the field of user experience. The Arlo 3 and 4 camera system (three and four cameras, respectively) works in conjunction with a cloud system and app service (on both iOS and Android) that function with one another to provide the consumer with instantaneous updates on their Smartphone, Tablet or computer, should any activity register. You’re in complete control. The cameras are durable and weather resistant, offering 130-degree field of view and also capable of capturing NETGEAR Arlo 3 and 4 Camera System

night vision. They record only when motion is detected, preserving battery life. As with all NETGEAR products, set up is simple. The system comes with magnetic camera mounts and cameras can be added where the user sees fit (the system can handle up to fifteen). The clarity and reception here is absolutely outstanding. The software and phone app that work in conjunction with the cameras are easy to follow and use. The relatively low cost and ease of use makes Arlo one of the best home security systems on the market, putting users in complete control of their home security.

Netgear VMC3040 Arlo Q 1080p HD Security Camera with Audio When it comes to affordable home security, the Arlo Q is possibly the most coercive product on the market. With features that are usually associated with higher end products, such as 1080p detail and night vision, the Arlo Q offers real bang for your buck. Corresponding (and completely compatible) with comparable Arlo products, the Arlo Q is uncomplicated to set up and operate. The cameras are equipped with two-way audio, allowing users to communicate with any room in which they are installed. The Arlo app, available for both iOS and Android, is straightforward and can receive alerts when sound is detected, making home supervision of a child or pet a breeze. The clincher? Arlo Q purchasers are provided with a free basic cloud storage plan, storing motion and sound-triggered videos in the cloud for a full seven days at no cost.

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