5 Products that Define the Next Generation of Home Security

5 Products that Define the Next Generation of Home Security

  • By Sydny Shepard
  • Nov 03, 2015

Over the years, many things have changed, but the basic concern of protection of your family, home and assets has not. In today’s digital age we are presented with many high-tech surveillance tools that can simplify your precautionary efforts, resulting in more efficient safety measures. The below technologies are changing the game when it comes to keeping you safe and giving you peace of mind.  

Fog Security
This residential and commercial security appliance sends out a dense stream of fog when an intruder is detected. While the fog is safe to breathe in, it will instantaneously impair the vision of an unwelcome visitor, making it hard for the burglar to see into your home or office. This security measure stops any number of intruders and is easy to relocate and leaves no residue in your home or office.

Retinal Scan Lock
If you feel you need to up the security around your house, or even certain areas of your home you can invest in a retinal scan lock. This deadbolt device identifies the eye composition of those who are allowed access into the area and bar those who do not match the list of authorized personnel. You can also buy a smaller version of the retinal scanner to use with your computer or other sensitive devices.

Wireless Camera and Remote Viewing
One of the best things about having a home video surveillance system is being able to watch back what happened within or outside of your house while you were gone. With today’s technology, many wireless monitoring systems allows you to watch real-time footage of your home’s perimeter from a connected smart phone, tablet or computer. When suspicious activity triggers an alarm, you are immediately notified and can isolate the footage to show law enforcement.  

Smart Timed Lighting
The advanced technology in LED bulbs is able to keep your home safe from intruders. These new bulbs are able to learn at which times you are turning them on and off. After an adjustment period, the lights begin to illuminate on their own. Because burglars are drawn to dark empty houses, the bulbs continue with your daily pattern making it look like you are home even when you are gone for an extended amount of time. You can even program them to light up in a certain order if someone rings the doorbell so it will appear that you are moving from your bedroom to the door.

Keyless Connected Lock
Sometimes regular key locks are not enough, if you’d like to take your security one step further, you can install a pin-operated mechanism that secures your doors without the need of a key. To disarm the lock, press in the code (which is changed every 24 hours) or tap your smartphone against the sensor. The lock also has a tamper alarm and lock-out chip if an invalid code is entered more than five times.

About the Author

Sydny Shepard is the Executive Editor of Campus Security & Life Safety.

Featured

  • The Evolution of IP Camera Intelligence

    As the 30th anniversary of the IP camera approaches in 2026, it is worth reflecting on how far we have come. The first network camera, launched in 1996, delivered one frame every 17 seconds—not impressive by today’s standards, but groundbreaking at the time. It did something that no analog system could: transmit video over a standard IP network. Read Now

  • From Surveillance to Intelligence

    Years ago, it would have been significantly more expensive to run an analytic like that — requiring a custom-built solution with burdensome infrastructure demands — but modern edge devices have made it accessible to everyone. It also saves time, which is a critical factor if a missing child is involved. Video compression technology has played a critical role as well. Over the years, significant advancements have been made in video coding standards — including H.263, MPEG formats, and H.264—alongside compression optimization technologies developed by IP video manufacturers to improve efficiency without sacrificing quality. The open-source AV1 codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media—a consortium including Google, Netflix, Microsoft, Amazon and others — is already the preferred decoder for cloud-based applications, and is quickly becoming the standard for video compression of all types. Read Now

  • Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

    Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

Most   Popular

New Products

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.