Cyber-smartening
your home is the new buzz word
Your home
is your fortress. Your place of refuge and privacy, so of course you would want
to safeguard it from burglary or fire. Smart security systems afford you the
convenience to monitor and control what goes on in and around your home while
you’re not there. Such systems make use of wireless network and are fully DIY. So,
you might want to consider updating your current security system. Modern technology
is changing what we know about the cameras, lights, alarms and locks of
yesteryear.
Cameras
Keeping an
eye on your home while you’re away used to be tricky because it’s impossible to
be at two places at once, but not anymore as app-driven cameras give the user access
to their homes from anywhere in the world. Wirelessly controlled outdoor
cameras with motion sensors detect movement and notify you immediately on your
smartphone. They are also designed to withstand sunlight and rain. Installation
is simple so you can do it yourself and save on installation costs. The cameras
use rechargeable batteries which last up
to 6 months if no movement is detected. They can store up to 64G of video feeds
on the cloud to be viewed later. Pupkewitz Megabuild offers you complete smart
home camera solutions with the Securityvue and Securitymate ranges which
include several indoor and outdoor cameras.
Security
lighting
No intruder
likes operating in full glare, rather preferring dark places. Discourage
burglars by installing some security lighting. Smart lights come with motion
sensors which, like the cameras, detect movement at various ranges and switch
on. They function over a wireless network so if you hear an alarming noise
outside at night you can switch them on using your smartphone from your bedside.
Some lights
also have a built-in alarm which is triggered upon movement detection. No-one
likes a sudden, blaring sound which draws attention to their whereabouts. These
lights are also built to withstand harsh weather conditions, whether sun or rain.
Security
lighting are usually LED which significantly lowers energy consumption; they last longer and
are safe as they don’t generate any heat so there are no risks of fires.
You can
find various security lighting options at Pupkewitz Megabuild such as the
security LED flood light with an IP camera giving you a 2-in-1 combo. Take a look
at the high definition outdoor rechargeable IP cameras.
Smart alarm
systems
Conventional
alarm systems are not so easy to install as they require a certain level of
expertise and knowledge to install them. However, modern alarm kits function
wirelessly so you never need worry about having your wires chopped off, resulting
in a disabled system and vulnerable home.
These wi-fi-enabled
and app-driven alarm systems give you the ability to arm, disarm, configure and
control using your smartphone or tablet and you receive an instant update via
your cell phone alert when the alarm is triggered, making it easier than ever
to reap the full benefit of a smart security system. The range of Securityvue
alarm kits at Pupkewitz Megabuild can connect up to 100 wireless sensors which
means you can have one in every room. The wi-fi camera can even be used as a
baby monitor.
Smart home
alarm kits also
allow more than one user to have access to what’s going on in your home, so say
you are going on vacation soon and ask one of your trusted neighbours to watch
over your home while you’re away. They will receive an instant notification if
an intruder has entered your property and act accordingly. Now you can have
peace of mind and enjoy your holiday.
Smart locks
Perhaps one
of the most awful things is to find that you have forgotten your keys when you
desperately need to get back into your house or, even worse, having a criminal waiting
outside for you while you make your way home. With the Yale range of smart locks,
you don’t have to remember to carry your keys when you leave the house. Each
member of the household has their own personal identity number (PIN) with which
gates and doors are operated. The Securitymate range found at Pupkewitz
Megabuild provides the audio door phone for security and convenience as you can
control both an electronic door lock and an electric gate. With its 2-way audio
communication you can find out who is at the door and once confirmed you can
let them in without actually going to the door. Another cool product is the wi-fi
video door phone camera which supports up to six smart devices and will photo
or video capture your visitors on your mobile.
Smart
secure safety tips- Reset your router
(thereby removing unwanted devices)
- Use a strong
encryption method for wi-fi
- Set up a guest
network
- Change default
usernames and passwords
- Use strong,
unique passwords for wi-fi networks and device accounts
- Avoid public wi-fi
networks
For more smart
security solutions visit Pupkewitz Megabuild Lifestyle for expert advice and
products.
Pupkewitz Megabuild Lifestyle
Mega Centre, Windhoek
www.megabuildonline.com
