“Blockchain? What’s that? Is that a new keyfob technology for smart homes?” you may ask. Despite its rising relevance, very few know about this technology. Let’s just say Bitcoin couldn’t have born without blockchain. In layman’s terms, blockchain is a technology that stores information in a decentralized way, distributing it evenly among a network of private computers. The main advantage of the system is that you cannot take down or corrupt the information, since it’s backed up with several sources. As we mentioned earlier, Bitcoin’s secured cryptocurrency system is based on this technology, but there are other implementations as well, such as an independent dating network created by the users themselves. Read More…
Home Security Systems Articles
Building a Home Security Camera Using Raspberry Pi
Home security cameras are a controversial topic. On one hand, it’s clear as day that a camera not only provides valuable footage, but also serves as a great deterrent. On the other hand, setting up a network of HD cameras inside and outside the home and hooking it up to your security system is expensive as hell. That’s why budget conscious home owners either opt for cleverly set-up hidden cameras or resort to dummy cameras, which both have their pros and cons. But there is a third option for tech-savvy residents: building your very own camera system with the help of Raspberry Pi. Read More…
Escaping a Home Fire with a Plan and Training
A house fire is the biggest nightmare for every homeowner. It’s far worse than a single robbery, since the burglars only take some of your valuables and leave, while flames may turn the whole property to waste, and even worse: severely injure your family members if they have the fortune of surviving the fire. Unfortunately, fires happen all the time, and even a highly secured and modern home may have to endure a fire. All you can do is prepare in advance: educate yourself about the correct evacuation proceedings, set up fire alarms, and get corresponding safety items, such as fire blankets, fire extinguishers and escape masks. Read More…
The Best Books on Home Security
Fighting off burglars, criminals and thieves is a never ending battle: with every home security innovation a new “skeleton key” appears, exploiting the weaknesses of the technology. In short, simply installing an alarm system won’t guarantee 100% safety. For full peace of mind, you need to educate yourself on the topic of security and stay updated on the latest developments. We regularly report on home defense measures, such as self-made traps, door stop alarms, and hidden cameras, but reading the thoughts of ex-special force soldiers and professionals may help you get a clearer picture about security as a whole. Such insights also give tons of tips on how to make your home less attractive for criminals, and how to react when encountering a burglar in your living room. We’ve collected three exceptional books about home security, with each of them taking a different spin on the topic. Read More…
Security Safes, Your Last Line of Defense Against Burglars
We at Best Reviews have a saying: there is no such thing as unnecessary caution. There are several ways to deter criminals from your house: you can have a guard dog, strengthen the doors, and you can have a top-notch home security system with alarms and cameras that scare away any lurking wrongdoers. Still, none of these guarantee the safety of your valuables once the criminals set foot on your property. All you can do is hope that the police was dispatched in time, so they can apprehend the thieves stealing your stuff. So what can you do to ensure that your jewelry, money and other valuables survive the raid? Well, have you ever considered a security safe? Read More…
Home Security According to Reddit
Most people don’t think too much about home security until an unexpected event – a robbery in the neighborhood for example – shakes them up. Then their first step is to visit the interwebs, and do some research on the topic. However, eventually every road leads to Reddit, as the modern saying goes. Reddit has its own dedicated home security and home automation topics, chock-full of user-submitted knowledge. The shared experience by users who actually tried out some of the home security solutions prove to be much more convincing for those who are still knee-deep in their research (which is the reason why are we encourage user-submitted reviews here at Best Reviews). So let’s see what Reddit homeowners have to say about a solid defense! Read More…
How to Protect Smart Devices from Being Exploited by Hackers
Those who are following the latest tech trends have probably heard about the latest advancements on the field of smart technology and home automation. Security systems are now all connected to the internet so you can manage them through your smartphone, and with the integration of voice control such as Siri or Alexa, you won’t even need to use your hands to do so. Unfortunately, not everything is sunshine and happiness in the land of “All Connected”. Nothing can be fully secured on the internet, a fact that has been proven over and over again in recent months and years. In fact, every connected device can be a victim of hackers. By leaving your precious devices unprotected you are putting your and your family’s private information at risk. It’s also a possibility that attackers take control of some of your smart home alarms, disabling them to expose you to criminals. But with a responsible approach you can avoid such sorry fate. Read More…
The Dawn of Voice Controlled Home Security
In the past, voice control technology was seen as science fiction. We can all list at least one movie from the top of our head where the protagonist was chatting with an artificial intelligence powered robot, ordering it to make changes in the space station. In recent years technology managed to catch up with these wild fantasies, and we are only steps away from this kind of future (minus the space travel, for now). Even better, virtual assistants are now part of smart home security systems, allowing homeowners to arm/disarm their system hand-free, only by issuing common voice commands. The same applies to home automation solutions: you can set the lights, or turn up the heat through the intelligent thermostat. As for the future, we can expect to use the assistant to create waypoints for the car’s navigation system, have the fridge order missing ingredients on its own, and display recipes on the oven with just a single word. Read More…
Home Security Innovations Made Possible with Kickstarter
Let us introduce you to the wonderful world of Kickstarter, where innovation meets the money it needs to come to fruition. Simply put, Kickstarter is a crowdfunding website where people, small teams and companies can submit an idea or a prototype and see how many people are willing to donate money for the cause. There are multiple pledge tiers promising varying degrees of bonuses. Funders can decide whether to support a project with only $5, or offer more, effectively preordering the product. Kickstarter has its ups and downs, but it’s known to nurse many helpful inventions to life, including several noteworthy home security solutions. The list includes Angee the smart hub; the preventative security light bulb; or Point, the multifunctional sensor. Thanks to Kickstarter, home security and home automation are taken to the next level by the very same people who get to enjoy these innovations. Read More…
Should You Get a Gun for Home Defense?
Imagine that on a dark night a strange noise awakens you. Going down the stairs you find a band of thugs looting your valuables. “What would you do?” “I would reach for my trusty pistol, and make them regret their career choice” reply around 2 million homeowners, because that’s the estimated number of defensive gun users in the U.S. Relying on a firearm during a robbery is a very attractive thought in most people’s heads, thanks to some false myths such as “firearms are used more than 80 times more often to protect the lives of honest citizens than to take lives”. But is a gun really a good choice in protecting your family’s lives and belongings? Read More…
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