Affordable Security Solutions for Your Home

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The home security market was once plagued with high price points, outrageous installation fees, and monthly subscriptions for monitor services. However, with the advance of technology, home security has gotten a makeover. Don’t pay an arm and a leg for the security you want and deserve. Quality home security is affordable and simple with new technologies that make your home safer and more secure. Here’s a look at the best new home security technologies and why you should consider them.

Cutting-Edge Security Cameras

Home security cameras were once a luxury only for the wealthy. Expensive installation fees and monthly contracts created a continual expense. However, with Lorex home security cameras, you can have a comprehensive security at a fraction of the price. Lorex cameras are wireless and sync directly with your WiFi. With the Lorex app you can check in on your home anytime, anywhere. With high definition capabilities of 720 or 1080p, these little cameras are discreet, powerful, and also night vision enabled. Since you self-monitor them there is no monthly fee. Lorex sells packages of 2-16 cameras, so you get the security you want at a price you can afford.

Slimmed-Down Entry Alarms

There are a couple types of entry alarms. The smartlock is a WiFi linked deadbolt on your door that is controlled with an app on your mobile device. Name brands like Lockitron, Goji, and Sesame are front runners in the market, but many others have popped up in the last couple years. Smartlocks make sharing your home easy with family, friends, or even a dog walker or house sitter. With the respective apps for each smartlock you can grant or revoke access to your front door at any time. Many smartlocks also have an alarm system that alerts you if your door has been forced.

The other kind of entry alarm on the market is a smart sensor called Korner. Korner plugs into your wireless router, and small tabs are placed at the corner of easy access points such as low windows and doors. The tabs link with the wireless fob and in due course link with your smartphone via the Korner app. On the app, program each Korner tab to recognize whether it guards a window or door. Once all tabs are enabled, you’re done. Like many smartlocks, Korner, when disturbed, sends you an alert that someone has entered your house. The small fob plugged into your router will also let out an alarm.

Low Tech is High Tech

Though it’s low tech, motion sensor lights are very effective at preventing home invasions at night. No burglar wants to get caught in the spotlight. Installing a motion-sensor light in your driveway and backyard can be a major deterrent for home invaders. Another low-tech — and also low cost — solution is a Beware of Dog sign. Even if you don’t have a dog, the placement of a sign on a gate or fence will deter any potential robbers who would rather avoid a run in with your rottweiler (even if Fido is just imaginary).