Home security is a big deal, but many of the younger generation don’t view it that way. In 2015, property crimes were committed in America every 4 seconds. That’s a lot of burglary.
If you think this only happens in lower class communities – think again. Most of the thieves take home in the better known neighborhoods (there is probably more money there after all).
Needless to say, you don’t want to be among the 20.5% of young people between the ages of 18 and 29 without any home security system. So let’s take a look at the best DIY home security gadgets to increase the security of your home without ruining your bank account.
Smart Locks (No need to worry about duplicate keys)
Are you one of those families who put a key under an artificial stone or porch rug? Then you are already at high risk of burglary of your home.
Regardless of whether you do it or not, a smart lock is one of the best home security devices that eliminates the risks associated with keys. Having one ensures that you and your family can get inside (even if they left your keys at the counter). All they need is their smart device to get inside (just click and enter).
A smart lock will also help prevent thieves from entering your home – since there is no keyhole to fondle. This technology will also alert you if the door is left ajar, and will keep a log of everyone who comes and goes (depending on who opens the door with their mobile device).
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Taiker alerts ( To scare a heck of thieves)
You don’t have enough funds to afford an alarm and you may have forgotten to get the security signs on your windows to ward off thieves.
If so, then you can leave a surprise for the burglars with Taiker Alarms. These small devices will make a loud sound that will scare off an intruder (and hopefully alert your neighbors). They really need someone to push them, so you can place them in every room of the house.
SABER Shed and Garage Alarm (Affordable Hacking)
Of course, some burglars may try to break into your barn or enter your house through the garage. While the SABER signaling is ideal for these situations, it is not the only scenario for which you can use it.
You will find that some people use it as a cheap way to secure their homes. You can add it to any door in the house and you can arm and disarm just like any home alarm – using a four-digit code.
As for the sound it creates, you can choose between a ringtone or an alarm. In other words, if you want to keep children or siblings from entering the room, you can use the bell. Then, if you want to scare off the burglar, set it to alarm mode. This will emit a squeal of 120 dB.
The downside is the lack of remote monitoring.
Smart bulbs ( To shed light on nefarious behaviors)
When you were growing up, you probably met neighbors who had bright lights when you crossed their lawns at night. Now there are smarter technologies that work in a similar way – smart bulbs.
Wyze Bulb is an enhanced version of motion detection floodlights. This device connects to Wi-Fi and can be controlled using the Wyze mobile app.
With this setting you will be able to set the time and days on which the light should be switched on. Adding this to your security arsenal isn’t costly either – it’s less than $ 20 for one bulb and about $ 30 for four.
Ring Video Doorbell (Know from Knockin ‘)
Your doorbell is convenient for you and your visitors. You can instantly hear when guests arrive, and your visitors don’t have to get blisters trying to get their kicks heard.
The only problem with traditional doorbells is that they are – well – dumb. Without a peephole, you won’t know who is trying to get inside.
If it’s dead night, you may not want to walk to the door to look out the window and see who rings the bell. You don’t have to do this with Ring Video video intercom.
It comes with a 1080p camera that activates whenever someone approaches your door. Then you will receive a notification on your mobile phone (Android or iOS) with a video stream.
Video service is free; however, if you want to keep your footage, you’ll have to subscribe to Ring’s cloud service (for a fee, of course).
Doberman Security Window alerts   (For tree climbers)
Thieves will try to break into your house by any means. Whether you need to break open a window on the first floor or climb a tree to get to the balcony on the second floor.
If you are not planning on signing up for a burglar alarm system service, then the next best option is to install Doberman Security window alarms throughout your home.
You simply attach them to the windows, and when triggered, they emit a 100 dB beep. Although they are not “smart,†they have a switch. Just tap on them before bed and whenever you leave the house.
Turn your smartphone into a security camera (for a phone that collects dust)
We couldn’t leave this article without mentioning one of the cheapest methods – using a smartphone as a surveillance camera.
Since most people are attached to their devices, you should choose one that is no longer used for this purpose. You know how that outdated smartphone that is gathering dust in your closet? You can do this with both Android and iOS smartphones.
So if you find a dusty phone or tablet in your wardrobe, dust it off and then follow these steps to customize it:
- Install a surveillance camera app called Alfred on your current phone and old device (works on iOS and Android).
- On your current phone, complete the introduction (just slide your finger across the screen).
- Select Viewer and click Next.
- Sign in to your Google account (required).
- On your old phone, do the same, but this time click Camera instead of Viewer.
If you have an iOS device, you can set the camera to rotate using motion detection. Just remember to select the front or rear camera and enable (or disable) audio.
You can do the same on Android, but you have additional options:
- Enable continuous focus.
- Activate the app on startup when the device reboots.
- Set the resolution.
- Create a password lock.
Now you can see what is happening in your home, wherever you are (if you have a smartphone).
Enhance your home security inexpensively
Technology is not what it used to be. First, it gets smarter and cheaper – always a great combination.
For this reason, there is no excuse not to use any of these DIY home security devices to increase security in your home.
With these cheap tech ideas, your home can be mined for burglars for less than you would spend on a yearly burglar alarm subscription.
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