Smart home security systems, great smarthome gadgets

Today we will see some smart home security systems, wherever you are, there are many security gadgets for the home, such as cameras, that can definitely help you keep your home under your watchful eyes. With a connected installation and some surveillance cameras, these devices help to capture home thefts on the dot.

According to the 2019 Burglary and Home Invasion Statistics, there are between 2.3 and 2.6 million robberies every year in the United States, and there is one burglary every 13 seconds.

Some interesting facts:

Not having a home security system increases the likelihood that your house will be robbed by 300%.

83% of burglars assume they look to see if a home has some security system before making a decision about whether or not to break in. And only 17% of US houses have a home security system effectively working.

Most of burglaries occur in those periods when people are on vacation and out of town the most.

Over 95% of home invasions require a forceful entry, which means locked doors and closed windows aren’t enough to stop most burglars.

Taking your vacation into account, leaving your home alone often, it is critical to think of ways to protect your home from burglary and theft.

Fortunately, with the help of the latest technological advances, configuring smart home devices is significantly easier.
There are now many DIY smart home gadgets that you can choose from to protect your home while you are away. Below you can read about some of the major smart home security systems that you can fully experience next. So read on!

Smart Home Security Systems for “do it yourself”:

Abode Essentials Starter Kit

This starter kit is a easy setup DIY wireless home security system.

With their app, you can easily monitor you home just from your smartphone wherever you are.
It works well with Alexa, Google Home, and Apple HomeKit, so you are enabled to connect it to your favorite smart assistant if you already have one or whenever you decide to get one.

This kit includes 1 Gateway which can act as a smart hub to control the whole security system and also any other ZibBee or Z-Wave capable smart device that you already have at home, 2 Door/Window Sensors useful, 1 Remote KeyFob, and 1 Motion Sensing Camera.

The security system is equipped with a loudy 93db siren to scary to scare any rascal who tries to enter your home without your permission.

The whole security system is installable in a few minutes and it is possible to extend this surveillance system with over 160 devices you can get apart from abode as optional parts.

There are no required contracts if you want just to self-monitor your home, but it is possible to upgrade to a professional monitoring plan if you need to just browsing Abode’s website.

 

Iota All-in-One Home Security Kit

Like the previous one, this is also a great smart home security system that you can install by yourself easily.

This Iota home security kit is also bundling it’s gateway, which can work as a smart hub to connect with many other smart devices in your home. It can connect up to 160 compatible smart security devices and/or any other smart devices that you have at home.

There are no required monthly fees, you can install it and use it without any contract.

This smart security kit includes a 1080p camera, one motion sensor, one door/window sensor, one remote key fob and a 93db siren.

Comparing to above one this includes a neat camera and minus one sensor for the doors/windows.

Iota home Works with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home which means that you can integrate it with a virtual assistant and control it with your voice.

Obviously, the included 1080p camera makes this option a more appetizing smart home security system, but this feature makes it pricier. This option also includes only one door/window sensor that is also useful to detect intruders.

Both of these smart home security systems have a wide range of optional devices to help you improve and innovate in the security of your home.

In addition, both provide a gateway that acts as a connector for the smart security devices but also the functionality of a smart hub. They can act  as smart home automation systems since they allow to synchronize and coordinate actions of several devices.

Blue ADT Lifeshield DIY

With so many combination options, the ADT DIY LifeShield kit is an excellent combination of diy smart home gadgets and also smart home security systems.

Depending on the set you choose, it may include doorbell with camera, motion detectors, door/window opening detectors, fire safety sensors and smart camera.

The base, included on these kits, offer increased protection by using either internet, cellular signal, text messaging or even a landline phone to ensure you get notified.

You can use it also as a smart hub controlling any other compatible device in addition to ADT security devices. This is neat because it allows you to configure also your smart home automation systems.

You are not required to sign for a contract with monthly fees if you just want your personal self-monitoring system. ADT provides also an optional 24×7 professional monitoring if you wish to subscribe for.

Your home security is up to you.

Whichever your option, these are certainly some of the best smart home gadgets we can get when starting to turn our homes smarter.

In short, various prices, various combinations of smart devices, all easy to install and very reasonably priced for home applications.

Any of these options will certainly be a good option, it is an initial configuration that in any case can be extended with more devices that are sold separately and according to your needs.

Have you made your choice? We would like to know your opinion about these or other smart home security systems.

About home security, we suggest also reading What you need to know before installing a smart lock.