Home automation is the newest way to control many different aspects of your home with a voice command or on your phone. Some of the latest gadgets on the market help to increase both automation and home security. Here are a few devices that can help keep you and your home secure. 

Smart Doorbells

We see this technology rise in popularity all over the United States. Smart doorbells have a small camera in the button, and when pressed, the bell sends an alert to your phone. The camera automatically activates, giving you an image of the person at your door. You don’t have to be home to see who’s at your door either; monitor your front porch from your phone while you’re at work or on vacation. 

Smart Locks

Perfect for security and convenience, smart locks take away the hassle of having to remember your keys. You can lock and unlock your doors anywhere thanks to wifi and Bluetooth connectivity. There are many different types of smart locks out there: some have a number pad, and others are smartphone activated via an app. If you forget your keys a lot, this type of technology might be right for you. 

Smart Cameras

Unlike traditional security cameras, smart camera monitoring systems allow you to view your home via smartphone. A lot of the monitoring systems out there right now also have the capability of uploading footage directly to the cloud. This gets rid of the need for on-site storage for footage. Some features you’ll want to look for in a smart camera system include: high resolution, a wide field of view, motion detection, and audio recording.

Smart Thermostats

A lot of the smart home security systems on the market today come with some type of smart thermostat. These great devices help you cut down on energy costs from your phone. Most, if not all of these thermostats learn your personal climate preferences and automatically adjust temperatures accordingly. The best of all, smart thermostats can reduce energy consumption by 30 percent. 

Thanks to an always advancing smart home market, there are a variety of smart home security options out there. One of the best ways to choose what’s right for you is by doing research. Assess what your security needs are and find a device or devices that match accordingly.