One of the most common criminal activities is theft. You have to be extra careful in order to protect your home and other valuable belongings. Since you cannot be awake and guard all the valuables every moment there are so many devices that help you to protect your home and property. You can use some of these and be protected always. Take a look at the 10 best high-tech gadgets for home security.
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1. Super Door Stop wedge alarm
The wedge alarm is a simple device. All you need to do is to place it behind any door. When somebody tries to open the door, the special shape of the alarm will prevent the door from opening. It will also activate a 120 dB sound. The sound is more than enough to scare the intruder and alert you. The device is also equipped with tamper proof sensors that go off if anyone tries to tamper it. The best thing is that you can carry it anywhere because it is lightweight. It comes with an on and off switch to prevent sounding accidentally. The alarm works on a 9 volt battery and measures 6 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches. It costs $14.49.
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2. Driveway Patrol wireless alert system
The driveway alarm keeps you informed about any visitors close to your home. You can place the device anywhere to monitor such activities of intrusion. Place the alarm in a specified area and keep the receiver with you to be alerted when someone comes in its vicinity. The device has a range of 400 feet. It works on batteries. It is weather resistant too. You can own one for $18.77.
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3. Siren padlock
The siren padlock comes with a 100 dB alarm that is added to a zinc alloy and hardened steel padlock. It goes off for about 10 seconds whenever it is tampered with or moved. So it is very difficult to use devices for cutting the lock. The padlock can be used in a number of places to protect valuables.
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4. Photo Patrol security camera
The special camera will help you to capture the thugs easily because it captures sharp color images of the intruders without their knowledge. So you can keep the evidence for the necessary action to be taken. The camera is suitable for protecting your home or any property. The day and date is also recorded on the photos. The 16 MB built-in storage can store about 200 pictures. It works with batteries. You can own one for $49.
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5. Wireless mini spy camera
The mini wireless camera is a tiny device that protects your home and other valuables. It is easy to plug and use. It is a high resolution pinhole color camera with high performing video receiver. The device can cover an area of 300 feet. So you can plug it in any part of your home and watch what is going on behind your back or in your absence. It comes with one year warranty. The price is $39.95.
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6. Weatherproof fingerprint reader
The security hardware can scan the human finger print with the help of a technology called non-invasive Radio Frequency. The sensor can look under the skin and find the true fingerprint. The biolock can be installed outdoors also because it is made of weather proof materials. It can be used in areas like bollards, control gates, parking lots, etc. It can also be integrated with alarms, exit buttons, door controls etc.
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7. Alertme
The Alertme system is a great looking security device and consists of different units. It has three sensors to let you know whether any window or door is open. The second one is the infra-red motion monitor and detector that can find out movement in the room where they are placed. There is an alarm detector that looks out for smoke detection. A lamp on the device is used to show the security status of your home with the help of colored lights. You can activate or deactivate the system according to your wish. Alertme is expensive.
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8. Sentry Safe fire-safe
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9. Fake security camera with motion detector
Security cameras are very expensive. But if you cannot afford the original ones you can at least pretend to have them by using fake security cameras. Most of the thieves may not be aware of it. So you trick the intruders and discourage them from them activities. However, it has some motion sensors that allow following the person who activates it. It has a light blinking to make it appear as working. It is an upgrade of the simple dummy cameras. You can pick up one for $15.50.
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10. Mini magnetic contact alarm
This security device is just two and a half inches long. The alarm protects your property from intruders. It uses magnetic sensors to find the opening of protected doors and windows. The alarm can alert you frighten the intruder. It can also be used in places where prying children can be prevented from accessing or using certain things. It can also be used on exterior doors, showcases, cash registers, etc. The price is $28.95.

