Residents in Sussex and Surrey have been urged by police to keep their homes secure this summer. As a result, people in the area and around the world have been taking to smart home security devices to add additional layers of security to their homes and put criminals off in the process.
These smart home products have been on the rise in recent times as innovation continues to grip society and big brands aim to tap into the market, much like Amazon, which holds the biggest market share in smart devices. According to Investopedia, there are an estimated 175 million smart homes in the world, with 86% of millennials saying they would pay more for a connected home. It’s certainly a growing market that can help fight crime along the way.
These types of devices are generally easy to use and fairly straightforward to setup also. They can be controlled remotely by the homeowner using the same smartphones we use to take high-quality images, access recipe apps, conduct online banking enquiries, and play games like the Reactoonz slot at casino.com. The same devices can also be connected to other smart products in the house, which add to the all-around convenience when it comes to making sure you have the ideal arrangement for your home. The setting up process is smooth, and anyone can grasp them.
America is still the biggest market when it comes to smart home tech, but Europe is catching up, with 22.5 million smart homes in Europe by the end of 2017, according to CITyFiED. By 2022, though, the market is expected to hit 84 million, with the UK public being one of the leading buyers of smart home security devices.
Plenty of options
The products on offer in this space can be purchased at most major retail outlets and online. The variety of devices available to buy is quite remarkable, too. There are options such as Panasonic’s KX-HN6012EW Home Monitoring & Control Kit, which monitor your baby while they sleep at night on top of offering the security functionalities that people are after. It comes with a two-way speaker, preloaded lullabies, and a range of useful surveillance tools which help make sure a little one is safe at night.
Then there are devices like the Yale Smart Living Home Alarm Kit, which has won numerous awards for its excellent security service. Regarded by many as being the best DIY home security system, this wireless and app-controlled invention feature a smart hub, 94dB siren, dummy siren box, PIR motion detector, a PIR image camera that captures images and sends them straight to your phone, door and window contact, and a keypad which offers all the fixings that are needed. You don’t have any wires, you don’t need batteries, and burglars can’t stand the Yale brand.
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On top of this, there are devices like the Samsung SmartThings kit, which look out for any floods or leaks in your home which can potentially lead to an emergency. Thanks to its clever moisture sensor, this nifty smart gadget will ensure nothing is overflowing or leaking in your house.
Affordable security
Thanks to the comprehensive selection of products to choose from in this space, the cost of them is becoming more affordable in the process. In fact, for as little as £190, people can purchase a basic kit although that doesn’t necessarily mean it will cover your whole house. The motion detectors and security cameras many people opt for are still affordable and provide decent security for all properties. The bigger your house, the more you’ll need though.