Apart from taking care of entertainment needs and making routine tasks easier and more convenient, home tech can also provide round-the-clock security for your property. If you haven’t been paying attention to the advances home tech has made in door locks and security cams, you’re surely missing out. If you’re thinking about advancing the security of your house but don’t know where to begin, here is our list of the best safety gadgets for your home.
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Philips HSP3500 Indoor Security Camera
Price: Rs 2,699 on Philips e-store
The HSP3500 indoor security camera from Philips has all the makings of an excellent safety gadget for your home. This security camera streams and records footage in 2K resolution. Videos recorded with the HSP3500 can be stored in an encrypted SD card, ensuring that no one can access the data. The companion app for this camera can be used to pan and tilt the lens. It also facilitates 2-way communication. Other features include smart tracking, night vision, motion detection, alarm sirens, and more. Check out our full review of the HSP3500 here.
Godrej Smart Lock
Price: Rs 14,794 on Amazon
A smart lock is one of the best installations you can make on the entry door of your house to bump up the security of your property. The Godrej Smart Lock follows the triple bolt locking mechanism for enhanced safety. It can register up to 99 RFID cards and fingerprints. On top of that, you can create a unique PIN to unlock the door. Its companion app offers the option to unlock the door remotely. Users can also create One-time and Limited-time passwords using the Godrej Catus Connect app.
Qubo Instaview
Price: Rs 14,990 on Amazon
The Qubo Instaview is one of the best video doorbells you can buy right now. Its wireless and display unit doesn’t need to be mounted on the wall, you can carry it around from room to room according to your need. The video doorbell relays footage in 2K resolution and provides a head-to-toe view of the visitor. When someone rings the doorbell, you receive a notification on your smartphone as well as the display unit that comes with the camera. If you own a Qubo smart door lock, you can unlock it from the display unit itself.
TP-Link Tapo C500 Outdoor Security Camera
Price: Rs 3,499 on Amazon
The TP-Link Tapo C500 outdoor camera has a 2MP lens that can stream and record 1080p footage. It is equipped to automatically track any moving objects or people in close range. You can set up the companion app to send you notifications of any motion outside your door at night. It can provide clear visuals up to 98ft at night. The camera pans up to 360° horizontally and 130° vertically. TP-Link claims the camera is weatherproof, which makes it suited for outdoor use. Recorded videos can be saved on a microSD card up to 512GB or the Tapo Care cloud storage service.
Kidde Smoke Detector Alarm (Pack of 2)
Price: Rs 12,000 on Amazon
A smoke detector alarm is a great investment if you want to stay on top of home safety. A 2-pack smoke detector from Kidde fetches Rs 12,000 on Amazon. Ideally, you should have a smoke detector alarm in every room of the house, but if you’re not willing to splurge right away, you can start by installing one in a fire-prone area. The Kidde smoke alarm requires 2 9V batteries to function.
Hasthip Carbon Monoxide Detector
Price: Rs 698 on Amazon
The Hasthip CO detector lets out a loud alarm when the carbon monoxide levels in your house exceed a certain limit. When the CO value breaches a dangerous level, this device lets out a sound which is greater than 85dB. This is loud enough to wake up a sleeping person. Apart from sounding the alarm, it also displays the value of the CO level on the LCD panel and flashes the red LED light. The device can be installed easily and requires 3 AAA batteries to function.
Gigawatts Motion Sensing Lights
Price: Rs 589 on Amazon
Motion-sensing outdoor lights are a great way to steer away any intruders in your house. Upon seeing the lights turn on, the intruders are likely to retract from their path and leave your house. The motion-sensing lights from Gigawatt are solar-powered and auto-chargeable. They are perfect for gardens, porches, driveways, and patios. The rugged build of the lights makes them suitable for all weather conditions.
Navkar Systems Wireless Door/Window Monitor
Price: Rs 919 on Amazon
This pack of four door/window monitors can be installed on all the major entrances to your house to guard off intruders trying to break in. The main unit of the monitor is meant to be fixed on the edge of the door while the bar magnet is placed on the frame. The device has adhesive tape at the back, which makes it easy to install. When the monitor is turned on, the two units form a magnetic link. When someone opens the door, the link breaks and the monitor lets off a loud sound to alert the neighbours. The door monitor from Navkar Systems produces a 105dB sound that can be heard from 150 feet away.
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Conclusion
These are the best safety gadgets you can buy for your home right now. You may be able to find more affordable alternatives for these devices online, but if ruggedness and durability are a priority, the devices on this list will do just fine. If you think we missed out on an important safety device, let us know in the comments!
