home security monitoring
You can sign up for Nest Secure hereImage Credit: AbodeImage credit: Abode4. AbodeDIY professional grade home security$279
View at AmazonCheck WalmartSee all prices 2 found?Affordable professional monitoring optionFull variety of additional accessoriesFew
items in starter kitAbode offers a security solution that is professional grade, and yet easy to install for the homeowner. Like its competition, the company offers a starter kit that includes the essentials: a gateway, a mini door/window sensor, a remote key fob, a motion sensor, and a security sticker – that package retails for $299. This does not include a keypad which will run you $79 extra, and is designed for self monitoring via a smartphone app. There are a wide variety of expansion options available, including indoor add on sirens, a water leak sensor, and a glass break and vibration sensor, to name just a few of the many offerings. Upgrade to the next plan for $329, and this includes the same starter kit, plus a year of cellular backup on the T Mobile or ATandT network, and 50% off the add on keypad. The top plan goes for $379, which includes everything from the lower plans, complete with a year of professional monitoring. You can sign up for Abode hereImage Credit: SimpliSafeImage credit: SimpliSafe5. SimpliSafeWhole home protection from this well known vendorLow StockSimpliSafe The Essentials$14. 99/mth?Visit Siteat SimpliSafeVariety of starter kitsLarge library of accessoriesHigher end kits aren’t cheapSimpliSafe is a well known brand in the security space. Unlike some other solutions, the company offers five different options for its starter kit.
home automation and security
Skip the hassle that comes
with hard wiring an electric doorbell camera with RemoBell by Olive and Dove. The device
runs on AA batteries, so there's no messing with wires in your exterior wall when connecting. To install, set up the smartphone app and mount the device on any vertical surface using the enclosed screws. You'll get a push notification and live video feed when anyone rings the bell or activates the motion sensor. Afterward, you can interact with who's there via two way audio. You'll also be able to look at the recorded video later without paying for cloud storage.
smart home security
Most wireless security cameras on the market are for indoor use. At first glance, indoor security cameras may seem all alike, but they vary in key areas, such as
when they
film, video quality, video storage, and size. Cameras can film continuously, only when triggered by a build in or connected motion detector, when you schedule, or when you remotely access the camera. They may or may not include a built in motion sensor. Cameras vary in the resolution quality of their film, in their field of view, and in key features built in microphone, light, night vision, etc.