Your home should be your castle. A place where you can unwind and relax. And it should be the place you feel safest on the planet. There are a lot of things you need to worry about when it comes to home security. The primary ones are, of course, theft and property damage. Then there are internal concerns such as reducing risk of injury and ensuring your appliances are functioning properly.
Luckily as technology improves we have seen a wealth of gadgets released that help improve your home security. Adding these gadgets into your home will help improve your peace of mind and some will even help increase the property value of your home if you ever consider selling.
Ring Outdoor Camera
One of the best security innovations to be released in recent years. This simple device has helped reduce home break ins and package theft by a significant margin. Ring Outdoor cameras are doorbells with a camera installed. The idea is simple. The doorbell camera is always recording and will send an alert to your phone when someone is outside your home.
You can tune into the camera feed at any time from your phone, as long as you have an internet connection. Some models even come with an intercom system so you can talk to whoever is there. This is not only useful for deterring criminals but can also be used to help record troublesome neighbors. If you have children who like to play outside, this is also a great way to check up on them with ease.
Lithium Battery Fire Blanket
Home fires are extremely serious. What starts as a small flame could, if left unchecked, could ruin your life. The state of Connecticut recently released new home fire statistics that showed that one of the most common causes of house fires is lithium batteries. These batteries are found in a lot of modern gadgets. Laptops, e-scooters, power tools, and vapes.
Lithium battery fire blankets are a revolution in home fire safety. Lithium battery fires are very difficult to manage. Most normal fire extinguishers won’t work. And they can very quickly spiral. These blankets effectively starve out the fire, stopping it dead. We recommend keeping a few in your home in key areas such as a garage, home office, or wherever you store most of your electronics. If you ever need to get assistance with a house fire in Connecticut we also recommend checking out Fire Cash Buyers. They have a wealth of information on post house fire support and dealing with the property damage caused.
Outdoor Bellbox
While the Ring camera is a great first step in deterring potential criminals from breaking into your home, you also need something with a bit more power to really scare them off. An outdoor bellbox is a simple alarm system that really packs a punch.
These can be linked to any home security system, or accessed from your phone. They emit a wailing alarm that will alert neighbors and hopefully scare off the intruders. You can also fit them with powerful floodlights that will trigger with proximity. This will definitely scare off anyone with ill intentions.
Some of the more expensive models can be linked to a home security system that will also call the police if it is triggered. If you live in an area with a higher than average crime rate then we very much recommend considering this option.
Smart Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer for a reason. It is odorless and a leak is often silent as well. Most classic carbon monoxide detectors are reliable, but aren’t always that resilient. And they are more prone to wear and tear. And you don’t want a faulty alarm.
Modern smart carbon monoxide detectors are more reliable and resilient. They have better sensors installed, meaning they can detect even the smallest trace of carbon monoxide. Some smart detectors are fitted with a small screen that can tell you the exact level of carbon monoxide currently in the air. These detectors can also be linked up to your phone, meaning they can alert you the moment they detect a leak. Even while you aren’t at home.
