IP cameras are the eyes of your home defense system, but if you protect them with an easy-to-guess password then criminals can gain easy access to your home. They could not only tune into the live feed and find out when the property is empty, but they could also shut down the recording or issue a temporary reboot while they sneak away. As a matter of fact, did you know that huge collections of live camera feeds can be found on the internet? It often includes the security footage of shops, factories and other facilities, which is a treasure trove for burglars. If you happen to see yours, contact the site support to permanently remove it. Read More…
Home Security Systems Articles
How to Blind a Home Security Camera
Nothing makes a homeowner more proud than witnessing their shiny new home security cameras in action, but imagine their surprise when it turns out their captured footage is unusable – likely because the criminals tampered with it. Unfortunately there are multiple ways to blind or obscure the view of security cameras: from the improper use of raspberry jam to deploying LED lights, crooks have developed several strategies to prevent their identity from being filmed. Other methods include cutting the wires or hacking the security hub remotely, but they all belong to a different category. What is interesting, however, is that you don’t need criminal intent to benefit from blinding a camera. Homeowners often resort to such tricks when their neighbor points a camera at their property. You should probably deal with such an issue face-to-face, but if it’s in the name of privacy then that’s hardly something to complain about. Read More…
Breaking Burglar Code: How Criminals Mark Homes for Burglaries
There is an undying myth among house owners about criminals scouting out houses and leaving mysterious chalk marks behind that only hold meaning for their brethren. There are countless stories of seniors letting marketing agents into their home, only to be robbed the next week. According to them, the thieves disguised themselves as agents, and then carved small signs into the trash bins to let others know that the place is worth the effort of looting. Yet we wonder: are there any grounds for this myth, or are the victims simply trying to desperately connect coincidental dots? Read More…
Professional Home Security System Installation With Amazon Home Services
Have you ever run into the situation where you just bought a new shiny home security device that was labeled as DIY but despite following the instructions to the letter, something was amiss and the system refused to work? It’s a truly frustrating experience since the security product is in your hand and still the home remains unprotected while waiting for a handyman to come and finish the work. The truth is that most homeowners are willing to pay for a knowledgeable technician to come to their house and set up their expensive defense system for them. However, more often than not home security companies will refuse to come install home security equipment that wasn’t bought through them. Luckily for you, Amazon has the perfect solution. Read More…
Track and Recover Stolen Property With GPS Tracking
A homeowner’s biggest nightmare is to see a completely ransacked property after arriving back to their abode. Home security systems are designed to deter criminals and alert the family of a break-in attempt, but are inept at actually stopping a thief from stealing your goods. If you have surveillance cameras installed then there is a faint hope that the evidence will help to catch the perpetrator, but it won’t guarantee the recovery of the items that could already be sitting in a pawn shop. The best course of action is to plant GPS tracking tags on your most valuable belongings and use a locator app to discover their whereabouts. Read More…
Samsung Partners With ADT for New SmartThings Home Security Kit
Innovation and partnership is what drives the home security industry forward, since more competition leads to better products and more affordable deals for homeowners. This development has led Samsung and ADT to bundle their strengths to create a new solution.
Samsung entered the home security sphere with its SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit, a collection of smart home solutions with app-based self-monitoring. However, nothing beats the backup provided by professional monitoring agents, and that’s where ADT comes into the picture. The result of the two companies’ collaboration is a smart security kit with optional monitoring. Read More…
The Best Open Source Home Security Systems
If there would be a list about the most common infuriated questions regarding home security services, then ‘Why does monitoring cost so much?’ would be definitely on the top. Although homeowners are more than willing to pay for top of the range hardware (cameras, alarms, sensors and the like), charging a hefty fee on a monthly basis just for the privilege of using a monitoring smartphone app is ridiculous to many. Luckily for you, there are dozens of free alternatives without monitoring subscriptions on the internet. That’s right, you can download an open source home security application developed by independent programmers that works just like the ones offered by big name companies. Read More…
Alexa Controlled Indoor Robot Successfully Crowdfunded
Security experts, like us, are on their toes waiting for the revolution where drone technology finally takes the leads in home automation, finally making the vision of smart-controlled quadcopters patrolling the lot a reality. However, there is one sticking point with this dream, namely navigating the interior. How can remote-operated drones guard the inside of the house, when they are not only finicky in closed space but also highly dangerous since their rotors can slice off your arm? Well if Aire has the answer, it’s simply a case of covering the drone in soft fabric! And since Aire, the self-flying camera drone designed for indoor use, has already been successfully crowdfunded it seems there’s already a chance that this future is actually here. Read More…
Ring Defends Your Whole Home From Now on With Ring Protect
Home security company Ring is highly regarded for their smart doorbell camera that lets homeowners see and hear anyone approaching their door through their phone screen. Over time, Ring expanded its arsenal with Stick Up Cameras to help fortify other parts of the house as well. At this point, you might ask why isn’t Ring creating a full home security package? Well, it seems that the company had the same realization, as they finally decided to throw their hat in the ring with Protect, which unites all available home defense solutions into one convenient kit. Read More…
A Bugging Problem With Home Security Cameras
Home security cameras equipped with motion sensors are meant to be the ultimate defense against sneaky home invaders. When the device detects movement, it not only sounds the alarm but also sends a notification to your phone so you can take matters into your hands if necessary. But imagine the annoyance of a homeowner who starts receiving dozens of false alarms right after the surveillance system have been installed. Poorly designed or cheap motion detector cameras are notorious for being triggered by swarms of insects, small animals and even a billowing window curtain. And with untrustworthy notifications comes the classic ‘boy who cried wolf’ effect, and the homeowners will soon start neglecting the alarm, even if one of them is an actual concern. Read More…
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