STACK #241 November 2024

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SMART SECURITY SOLUTIONS

From smart security cameras and video doorbells to motion sensors and smart locks, we’ve got you – and your home – covered. Here’s what you need to know about smart security tech. Words Bec Summer O nce upon a time, not so long ago, if you wanted CCTV cameras installed at home, you’d be calling professional surveillance companies and bracing yourself for a costly quote. you are in real time with a smartphone app, check on pets, children, or the baby, and talk to visitors and delivery drivers via two-way audio.

Whenever motion is detected at home you’ll know about it instantly via an alert notification sent to your phone. Any activity can be recorded and saved, and you can check live feed video anytime, anywhere. Security cameras are simple to set up and available in wired and wireless options for permanent or temporary installation, and there’s a wide range to suit all budgets and security requirements, both indoors and outdoors. Video doorbells Another good home surveillance option, video doorbells are an affordable alternative to installing a dedicated camera system, should

Today’s home surveillance technology is far more accessible, and it’s never been easier to find a cost-effective, off-the-shelf security solution for the home that even the most steadfast technophobe can set up and master. What are the options? Security cameras Smart security cameras have become the go-to device to protect your home, providing valuable peace of mind with 24/7 monitoring of your property. You can keep an eye on the place wherever

you only want to cover the main entrance. They basically work just like a video intercom system, revealing and recording who’s at the door when you’re at home or away, and allowing two-way chat and live feed video streaming from the companion app. Video doorbells are available in both wireless and wired models and are ideal for apartments and rental properties.

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