When considering the safety of your home, it’s important to think about the advancements in technology that can help protect your living space. Smart home safety devices have become essential in offering both security and peace of mind. This post explores a variety of these devices, each designed to enhance the safety of your home. From surge protectors that safeguard your electronics against power spikes to uninterruptible power supplies that keep critical devices running during a power outage, and smart security cameras that provide real-time surveillance, the range of smart devices available today is extensive. Understanding how these tools can contribute to the security of your home is a step towards creating a safer environment for you and your family.
Smart Lock
Smart Locks like the eufy Security S330 Video Smart Lock are a great way to upgrade your home’s security. With a smart lock with a camera, you can always know who is at your door, even when you are not home. Is it just the delivery person at the door, or someone trying your door handle to see if it’s locked? Plus with a smart lock you can grant people access remotely, so your relatives and guests can get in your home even if you can’t answer it. Smart locks are generally easy to install and setup, making them perfect upgrades to your smart home no matter how tech savvy or handy you are.
Video Doorbell
Video Doorbells like this Ring Video Doorbell also allow you to see, hear, and communicate with visitors from anywhere. Most video doorbells can send you a notification when there is movement at your front door, no matter if the doorbell is actually rang or not. They’ll also allow you to talk to whoever is at your front door. Allowing you to ask someone to leave a package. Unlike a smart lock, video doorbells can’t unlock your door for someone. However, they can go a long way to upgrading your home’s security just knowing who is at the door.
Door and Window Sensors
Door and window sensors like the Aqara Door and Window Sensor P2 are a perfect way to make sure that all of your doors and windows are closed when they need to be. This can be part of a night time routine or a leaving the house routine, alerting you if a door or window was left open. They are also perfect for tracking if you remembered to close the garage door or not when you left the house. With more advanced automations, you could even set them to alert you if a door or window was opened and you are not at home. There are quite a few different ways to use door and window sensors to improve your smart home’s security.
Smart Security Cameras
Smart security cameras like the Reolink Duo Outdoor Plug-In 4K/8MP Security Camera with Floodlight are an another great choice for upgrading your home’s security. We really like the Reolink brand for it’s RTSP support allowing it to feed its’ video stream to local devices, letting you keep all of your video feeds local and off the cloud. Security cameras like this are perfect for watching the front of your house, your driveway, or your backyard to detect intruders. Most of them can also send out alerts when they detect motion or people, letting you instantly respond if something isn’t how it should be.
Presence Sensor
Presence sensors like the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 use millimeter-wave radar technology to determine if someone is in the area or not. This technology is capable of detecting people’s presence through small movements like breathing. This lets the sensors determine if a room is occupied or not, without relying on video feeds that can show what a person is doing. Presence sensors like this one also come with features like fall detection or sleep detection that can provide additional peace of mind. Presence sensors are a great way to control smart devices ( on if someone is in the room ) or to know if someone is in the house when they shouldn’t be.
Smart Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms like the Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm are designed to detect smoke and carbon monoxide within a home. When either smoke or carbon monoxide is detected, the device alerts the residents with a human voice that calmly states the location of the potential danger. This feature can be particularly useful in helping people quickly understand where the issue is occurring and take appropriate action. In addition to voice alerts, the Nest Protect also offers the capability to send alerts to a smartphone. This means you can be alerted of any potential issues in your home, even when you are not home. This is a great security measure to have in place if you have pets or others who may not be able to respond in case of an emergency.
Water Leak Sensor
Water leak sensors like the Aqara T1 Water Leak Sensor are devices designed to detect the presence of water, indicating potential leaks or flooding within a property. Place these sensors in areas where water leak are likely to happen and they keep a watch for any water. If the sensor comes into contact with water, it triggers an alert that can go through your smart home controller and notify you. This lets you be informed quickly about any water-related issues, letting you stop the leak quickly and reducing any damage. You can also combine this sensor with various smart water valve controls so that the water can be turned off automatically in case if a leak. This is perfect to prevent damage if you aren’t home or not able to turn off the water quickly.
Uninterruptible Power Supply ( UPS )
Uninterruptable power supplies ( UPS ) like this Back-UPS Pro BN 1500VA are devices designed to keep electronic systems running during power outages. They are suitable for high performance computers, routers, modems, external storage devices, game consoles, and other electronics in homes or businesses. The UPS provides battery backup to connected devices when the power goes out, ensuring that work is not lost and systems remain operational. Most UPS can also function as a surge protector, protecting your devices from voltage spikes. For a smart home, having a UPS like this can be the difference between your smart home controller and devices working or not in case of a power failure.
Surge Protectors
While we’re talking about power, we need to talk about surge protectors. Surge protectors like this Feit Electric Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip are designed to protect your home’s electronics from power surges. Fluctuations in your home’s power can cause expensive electronics to fail early. Believe me, you don’t want a TV or refrigerator dying due to a power spike when you can prevent it with a surge protector. They are easy insurance to help protect your expensive electronics from damage caused by power outages and other power spikes.
Ensuring the safety of your home is an easy process that can be significantly enhanced by the addition of smart home safety devices. Devices like smoke detectors, carbon monoxide sensors, smart locks, and security cameras play a crucial role in monitoring and protecting your home from various potential threats. They provide the convenience of remote access and alerts, allowing you to stay informed about the status of your home no matter where you are. By adding these smart safety devices into your home, you gain peace of mind knowing that your home is monitored and secured.
