STACK #241 November 2024

SMART SECURITY SOLUTIONS continued

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STRENGTHEN YOUR SECURITY

There are several options that can be incorporated with your smart security cameras to further bolster security – all of them working together to keep you and your family safe.

Motion sensors Highly affordable and easy to install, these devices can alert you to movement around the home and any unauthorised access. Alert notifications can be customised to reduce false alarms triggered by pets and children, and smart home integration enables lights and cameras to automatically activate when motion is triggered, adding a further layer of protection. Motion sensors are best positioned at main entry points and corners with a wide angle of detection.

Note: Always check the connectivity specs, as some brands may require a bridge or control hub for connection to your home Wi-Fi network.

TP-Link Tapo Smart Motion Sensor • Detection range up to 7m • Magnetic or adhesive installation • Sensitivity control

SwitchBot Motion Sensor • Detection range up to 10m • Magnetic base for easy installation • Sensitivity control • Smart home integration • Matter compatible with SwitchBot Hub 2 (sold separately)

Contact sensors Another affordable option, contact sensors strengthen home security by alerting you when a door or window has been opened or left ajar, and can work together with security cameras and smart locks. Installation on door and window frames is simple, and they can also be fitted to anything else that opens and closes – desk drawers, cupboards, and cabinets – to protect privacy. Smart home integration can activate cameras and lights when sensors are triggered, and some models include a siren or alarm to deter intruders.

• Built-in alarm • Smart home integration • Up to 12 months battery life

Smart Locks Think of a smart lock as a digital key – all you need is a passcode or smartphone app to gain access. Entry codes can also be set to admit pre-approved visitors, cleaners, dog walkers, or guests at holiday rentals. Smart locks come in a variety of types, from keypads and cylinders to traditional entrance and screen door locks, and many can be retrofitted with an existing standard lock – check for compatibility with your door.

TP-Link Tapo Smart Contact Sensor • Requires Tapo Hub (sold separately) • Monitors doors and windows • Smart alarm • 3M adhesive mounting • Up to 12 months battery life Eve Door or Window Sensor • Requires hub (sold separately) • Activity notifications • Smart home integration • Matter compatible • Long battery life

Eufy Smart Lever Lock C33 • Fingerprint recognition for up to 50 prints • AI learning • Built-in Wi-Fi for remote control

Yale Unity Entrance Lock (611285) • Secure digital deadlocking • Door position sensor • GPS auto unlock as you approach • Smart home integration with Apple Home

• Over 10 months battery life • Easy DIY installation in 15 minutes • IP53 weather resistance

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