The Latest Smart Tech To Stop Burglars From Getting Into Your Home

Home security is a major concern for homeowners, which is why smart home technology focuses on that aspect of modernization. While energy efficiency and convenience are also concerns in adding smart home devices, preventing burglaries and home invasions is a more serious matter. Homeowners are looking for more options, when it comes to using tech to create more advanced burglary alarms. For that reason, we're seeing an increase in smart home features designed to deter burglars from ever accessing your home.

Netatmo Welcome

This is so much more than a simple surveillance camera and it may not be long before other companies are mimicking this product. First, it's a relatively small device, comparable to the shape and size of a pepper mill. This makes it convenient to store the Netatmo Welcome on an end table or a stand in your entryway, where it can function the best. As people enter your home, the product uses facial recognition software to identify visitors. It can send you alerts when your children come home, or when an unrecognized individual enters your home. Additionally, you can buy Netatmo Tags that work in conjunction with the device. The sensors can be placed in doors, windows, and outdoor structures, such as gates. You'll receive an alert whenever a point of entry is accessed.

The Netatmo Welcome sells for $199 and the Netatmo Tags can be added for an additional $99.

Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit

Here is the next big thing in full service alarms. This system is especially attractive for a few reasons. First, it's easily set up by novices in just 15 minutes, so there isn't the frustration of waiting for a technician to arrive. Once it has been installed, there are no monthly service costs. The system does everything from managing your lights and other electronics to tracking who enters your home. In addition to sending you alerts about people entering the home, it will also detect and issue alerts for the presence of smoke and/or unsafe carbon monoxide levels. Everything can be controlled by your mobile device and it's compatible with both Android systems and iOS technology.

The Samsung SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit is available starting at $299.

Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell

The Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell makes peepholes a thing of the past. It's a video doorbell that lets you see who is ringing the bell right from your smartphone. Users download a special app and, once enabled, it allows you to hear and communicate with your visitors, as well as seeing them. This works whether you're laying on your sofa or on vacation across the country.

The Ring Wi-Fi Enabled Video Doorbell sells for $99.99.

BeON LED Bulbs

Burglars don't want to enter an occupied home. They rely on stealth and the cover of darkness, which is where the BeON LED Bulbs come in. These smart light bulbs learn your light usage habits, so they can mimic your patterns, even when you're not home. Additionally, they will turn themselves on, whenever someone rings your doorbell, chasing away potential intruders.

A set of three BeON LED Bulbs sells for $199.

Oplink Alarm Shield

The Oplink Alarm Shield is another full service security system that will send real time alerts directly to your mobile device. The system features sensors for doors and for all of your windows, motion sensors, remote control capabilities, and a warning siren. The system can be completely controlled via your mobile device, so you can arm or disarm it as needed. Additionally, you can monitor the system yourself, or you subscribe to the monthly service for a fee.

The Oplink Alarm Shield home security system sells for $149.00 and up.

The best way to deter burglars is to shine a light on their activities. Devices that can simulate your presence can work as well as systems that turn on lights or emit loud sounds. In either case, this is the kind of attention that will chase burglars away and that's where the focus is in the latest home security innovations. These capabilities may end up making subscription security services a thing of the past, as homeowners take control of their home's security and the safety of their loved ones.