Modern technology helps to protect and monitor your own four walls. It doesn’t always have to be an elaborate installed alarm system. Even simple smart home components can offer a lot of protection for your home. At reichelt elektronik, one of the largest distributors of electronic components and system components, customers can choose from the best smart home solutions from various manufacturers. How the Smart Home can provide security and better intrusion protection is explained in this guide.
Smart alarm systems
Alarm systems today no longer have to cost a fortune. Smart models are easy to install and come with a lot of features. They secure entrances such as windows and doors, control cameras and simulate human presence. At the heart of such systems is usually a base station which is connected to the wireless router. The sensors can then be distributed around the whole house and paired with the system.
- Window sensors: Contact switches mounted on windows trigger an alarm if the window or door is opened.
- Motion detectors: Infrared sensors register body heat and sound an alarm. Avoiding false alarms: The sensors ignore small animals.
- Surveillance cameras: Almost all alarm systems can be combined with a surveillance camera. If the cameras detect movement they start recording. Depending on the model, the images are then stored on local data carriers and/or in the cloud.
- Smoke detectors: Smart smoke detectors are connected to an alarm system, so in the event of a fire they have the advantage of being able to send a notification to a smartphone. It is particularly useful for people with disabilities or the elderly, if service providers, neighbours or relatives can be informed quickly and see to the situation. Also possible are actions such as rolling up blinds and switching on lights, to make it easier to exit the building.
Once in “sharp” mode, if one of the sensors registers something suspicious, an alarm is triggered. The user then receives a message on their smartphone within a few seconds, for example. Ideally also with a photo, so that they can get a direct picture of the situation. This is how your Smart Home offers real intrusion protection.
Everything at a glance: Video surveillance
Video surveillance is no longer just for shops and businesses. Whether you want to check the entrance area, garden, garage or your holiday home — more and more individuals are monitoring their homes and properties. The idea behind this: Clearly recognisable video surveillance is primarily intended to deter opportunist burglars effectively. Because they search specifically for poorly-secured building, which they can enter as safely and quickly as possible. A surveillance camera, ideally in combination with well-visible signs, indicates an additional obstacle.
Smart surveillance cameras offer several advantages. The set-up is no longer just for networking professionals. Quite the contrary. For most models it is extremely easy and can be done in a few minutes. Add to this the attractive prices: Smart home security starts at less than a hundred euros. Even those who want weather-resistant HD cameras and infrared LEDs for night vision do not need to invest a lot of money.
Full control: Smart door locks
You know the situation: A family member loses their key and the trouble starts. Within a few hours all locks must be completely replaced and all persons equipped with new keys. After all, a dishonest finder could use the key to get into the house. A smart cylinder prevents this stress and hassle. Easy-to-install systems are available, which are installed from the inside through the key inserted into the lock cylinder as well as systems that require the replacement of the lock cylinder. Then the smart door lock can be conveniently opened or locked with your smartphone. Just as new “keys” can be set up easily in the form of smartphones or transponders, they can be deleted again just as quickly. This generally takes only a few seconds.
For control freaks smart locks are an interesting concept. The “master”, i.e. the person who set up the lock is completely in control. Only they can grant other people access. In addition they can usually check when someone had access to the house. Because such information is precisely recorded in the applications to the minute. If, for example, the maid went home a little earlier, or your daughter stayed out longer than agreed, it is possible to quickly check.
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