Keeping your home safe without breaking the bank

KGUN9 On Your Side TUCSON, Ariz. - Home security is important to all of us, but for some cost may have kept you from getting a security system to protect your home and your family. Securing your home doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. There are many options if you're on a budget. Tucson homeowner Gary Stephens knows from experience. He recently installed The Ring Video Doorbell and the floodlight cameras. Shortly after the installation, one of his cameras captured a man going through his car after he forgot to lock it. "I was in complete shock. I started to go into panic as I was watching it. Luckily, we don't keep anything in the car," said Stephens. Stephens turned the video over to police. For him, home security has given him peace of mind, knowing the cameras are always rolling. "I remember back when home security you didn't have access to cameras in your houses and if you did it cost a fortune," said Stephens. Stephens says he bought the Ring Doorbell for about $150 and another $150 for the extra lights. Every time someone approaches the front or the back, the Ring's motion detection alerts your phone with a streamed link that pops up. No matter where you are, you know what's happening at home. You can pay extra to store your videos. But the Ring isn't your only option. On Amazon, you can find several security cameras for under 150 dollars. For example, Zmodo costs $100 with Prime for a four pack of cameras. The set up is easy and quick. You get 24/7 HD live stream, including night vision, motion detection and push notifications sent right to your phone. There's also the Amcrest ProHD at $89.99. This wireless security camera lets you monitor what you want, anytime and anywhere. You will have easy access to your phone through their software with live view, clear picture, with night vision included. Cloud service prices vary from 7 days to 90 days, $6 to $27. There's also the Reolink Go at $59.99. This HD camera can be easily set up with real-time motion alerts, easily accessible on your phone via an app, with video recording and extra cloud storage for about $10 a month. Marana police officer Clayton Strahle says affordable home security cameras are effective deterrents, they're not just keeping you safe they're also helping police solve crimes. KGUN9 On Your Side "Criminals are also adapting to how we traditionally solve crimes through forensics, DNA, fingerprints. Pretty much everyone on the streets knows those are methods we use," said officer Strahle. "So surveillance systems are something we have at our disposal, its something they cant refute in the future." In fact, about a year ago, Marana had a string of car break-ins and thefts. Police say with the help of someone's security video; they were able to catch the culprit. "It showed him very clearly stealing this individuals vehicle, and just by that, we could put him in the area of all of these vehicle break-ins occurred that one night. It definitely helped us out in that case," said officer Strahle. There are hundreds of option for home security, each one uniquely suited for a different situation. Our advice: do your research and find the perfect fit for your home, your family, and your budget. Copyright 2018 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Print this article Back to Top

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