With the advent of technology, homeowners have entered a brave new world where they no longer need to worry about the security of their assets and lives. Whether they are on a vacation in far off lands or relaxing in their abode, they can feel safe and not lose sleep over the security of their loved ones and valuables that they posses.
Listed below are 3 brave technologies, which you too can use to make your home hi-tech this year:
1. SpotCam
Keeping an eye on your loved ones, assets and pets when you are away from your home no longer needs you to be tethered to a computer. With SpotCam, you can now see live videos on your mobile phone and other smart devices, as and when you are able to access the internet. With this free cloud recording system that doesn’t need any complicated set-up to start working, you can now use multiple devices, from your ubiquitous mobile and tablet to the old PC or laptop, to watch videos from home in real time. You will just need to connect your SpotCam to Wi-Fi and get an account on MySpotCam.com, and voila! You will be ready to get started!
From petty thieves and burglars to other people with malicious intent, the ideal time to strike is often after its dark. Many security cameras and surveillance devices fail to take this into account and don’t provide clear footage in low light. With SpotCam, you can breathe easy as it comes loaded with a night vision mode with 12x IR LED light, thus ensuring you get to see professional level images even in low light.
SpotCam also lets you choose the NVR plan, which allows you to store videos and review the footage later. From the date of the event, you will get as many as 30 days to view it. You won’t need the server when you use SpotCam.
2. DoorBot + Lockitron
At the heart of the concept of “DoorBot” is a simple design, which involves a smart door lock that can be controlled wirelessly from anywhere, provided you have Internet connection. It also comes equipped with a camera that lets you see who the visitor is, talk to him or her, and then unlock the door, irrespective of wherever you are.
DoorBot’s design is created to work with Lockitron, which is an iOS compatible system that you can use to open the door for strangers even when you are at remote locations. Once someone rings the door bell, you can see who’s at the door, thanks to the camera and talk to them remotely. After you have certified the visitor, you will have to use the DoorBot app’s Lockitron switch to unlock your door, easily and quickly. To make this entire system work smoothly, all that you need is your smartphone to get access to standard Internet connection.
This design is still in its idea phase and requires funding of $250,000, though a partial part of this amount has already been raised.
3. NuBryte
If you plan to make your home smart, you don’t need to look beyond NuBryte. This smart home console by Lucis automates your security and lighting capabilities, in addition to providing you with updated weather alerts and reports, as well as a calendar with notifications to help you manage your entire family’s schedule. It even gives monthly and daily energy reports to encourage you to make smarter energy choices and take note of the savings when your next energy bill arrives.
With NuBryte’s intercom feature, you can bid adieu to yelling. Whether it’s to call the kids and tell them to get ready for school, or let everyone know that dinner is ready to be served, you simply have to use the intercom feature and not shout at the top of your lungs.
With this interactive household management system, you can manage a host of household needs, right from home security and lighting to energy management and much more. Apart from the console that’s capable of making your home smart, this system also has an open API for additional customization and flexibility. The fact that you won’t need any upgraded bulbs or special equipment to link to the NuBryte console also works in its favor and makes it user-friendly.
Despite coming with a slightly steeper price tag than a traditional dimmer switch, the price of NuBryte seems to be justified when you take a look at its features and the convenience they bring to your everyday life. Some even say that NuBryte’s subscription-free home protection features can help one save thousands of dollars with respect to service charges every year.
So, if you have been waiting to use contemporary technology and make your home smart, where you not only make your assets, loved ones and pets secure but can even handle a lot of other mundane tasks from remote locations or via smart systems, the above mentioned three technologies are worth a try.
