The holiday season is when a lot of things happen both the good and bad. However, the bad is normally more prone to happen than the good and it is only natural that one takes measures to prevent it. Thanks to technology, it is now possible to make your home safer during the holiday whether you spend it at home with family or go away to a holiday destination. Investing in the home technology will ensure that your home is well protected and equipped to counter any safety issues that arise.Below are some useful suggestions.
A Security Camera
This is one gadget that can be quite useful since it will enable you to see and even hear if you prefer, everything that is captured. Any robbery or malicious acts will definitely be captured and recorded for you to see and can go a long way in solving any security mysteries. It is possible to find one of these security cameras plus receiver kits for an affordable cost of less than $100.
Advanced Smoke Alarms
The best choice in this case are the wireless smoke alarms which are normally installed via radio frequency for effective interconnectivity and can be put in all parts of the house. These alarms are very effective when it comes to alerting and they all go off when one of them is triggered. They aren’t called advanced for nothing because they live up to their name, thanks to their wireless nature where one is spared the hassle of having to wire every room during installation. For only $50 one can have this very useful advanced smoke alarm.
Kitchen Fire Extinguisher
The Kitchen is the most common source of house fires which often happen as a result of food catching fire or simply during the process of cooking due to mal-function of cooking appliances. Going for a reasonable $20 kitchen fire extinguisher specifically made for the kitchen will definitely save your whole house from burning up. Whenever a fire starts, it will effectively contain it before it spreads, thanks to its unique nozzle that sprays baking soda at low pressure and in an arc pattern; unlike other extinguishers which spray high pressure direct sprays on the fire which in most cases cause the oil to splatter and enhance the spread of fire.
The Fake TV (Burglar Deterrent)
This is a small electronic device no larger than a coffee cup, that gives the impression of someone being at home by projecting light just like a real 27-inch TV. This will discourage any potential burglars who might plan to rob the house at night when you are spending the holiday away from home. It is a very effective burglar deterrent device and costs only $ 40.
Driveway Monitor
This device will enable you to know every time a vehicle leaves or enters your driveway. It is Solar powered and wireless which makes it very convenient. It is only programmed to detect vehicles so you won’t have to worry about animals or people setting it off. For only $121 you will keep your driveway safe from unfriendly company.
Window Alarms
They go for only $ 10 which is cheap and effectively announce any burglar who tries to get into the house through windows. The two pieces of this alarm device are joined; however one piece is placed on the window pane while another is placed on the window sill. In case the window is opened, the alarm automatically goes off, a result of the two pieces being separated. This alarms not only work effectively on windows but they also work on doors when well placed. There is a switch to deactivate them in case you wish to open the window and avoid setting off the alarm yourself.
Home Security Apps
These apps are simply unique, because they enable you to monitor your home when you are miles away. You could view the cameras, turn the lights on and off whenever you please and control the security system in the house. These apps work effectively on Android and iOS. They are available from free to $100 depending on whatever level of control you want and the kind of security system in your home.
There are many more home technology gadgets such as motion detecting devices, explosive gas detectors, snow melting mats, and many more that will enable your home to feel much safer during the holiday period. Investing in some of these safety gadgets will definitely minimize the chances of disasters happening and therefore making them worth every dollar.