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5 Best DIY Home Security Systems in 2018

Not too long ago, installing a home security system meant hiring a professional and paying hundreds—and sometimes even thousands—of dollars for a system that would become obsolete in just a few years. Today, anyone can install a smart home security system to protect their home, belongings, and loved ones. DIY Home Security Systems The Nest Cam is a stylish security camera that’s effortless to set up and incredibly useful to have in your home. Its wide-angle lens sees even things that would be outside the field of view of traditional security cameras, and the built-in infrared light turns night into day. The Nest Cam can also hear what’s happening around it, and you can use its small but loud and clear speaker to tell your dog to get off the couch or inform your partner that you’ll be late for dinner. The Nest Cam is part of the Nest ecosystem of smart devices, which includes the Nest Learning Thermostat, the Nest x Yale Lock, or the Nest Secure Alarm, just to name a few. Like all Nest devices, the Nest Cam works with Amazon Alexa for voice control. If you’d also like to see what goes on outside your home, you should consider the Nest Outdoor Security Camera, which is waterproof and can be easily installed on virtually any surface thanks to the included mount bracket. It may still take some time before every family has its own security robot, but at least there’s the Canary Smart Security Camera. Powered by artificial intelligence technology, this all-in-one home security system is able to accurately filter out insignificant motion and alert you to what really matters. The Canary has a 1080p camera with a field of view of 147 degrees, 17 degrees more than the Nest Cam. The camera can see at night, and it stores video clips on a secure cloud storage space, allowing you to view them from anywhere. In case the idea of living with an AI-powered camera that sees your every movement and uploads everything to a remote server sounds dystopian to you, we have good news for you: the Canary Smart Security Camera has a built-in privacy move that lets you shut down the camera and microphone at any time. Your front door is the main gate your castle, and you should guard it to protect the safety of you and your family. If you feel that a full-fledged home security system would be overkill for you, the Ring Video Doorbell 2 might be just what you need. This smart doorbell has a built-in camera and microphone, allowing you to see who’s at your doorstep, even at night. It can also detect motion and send alerts to your phone, tablet, or PC when people come to your door. The Ring Video Doorbell 2 records 1080p video, unlike the previous version, which only recorded up to 720p video, comes with a removable battery for easy charging, and is compatible with iOS and Android mobile devices, and Mac and Windows PCs. Traditional home security systems have one massive flaw: they require you to drill holes in your walls for power and data cables. The Blink Home Security System is truly wire-free, powered by long-lasting batteries. You can install it in just a few minutes and effortlessly move it from place to place. Each Blink camera unit is fully independent, featuring a built-in motion sensor, temperature sensor, camera, and Wi-Fi connectivity. When Blink detects motion, it instantly sends you a push notification with a link to 720p video footage. You can also use the Blink app to access live video from your Blink cameras and control everything using Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. The Fortress Home Security System is an affordable home security solution that consists of 8 door/window sensors, 3 motion detectors, 1 panic button, 1 indoor siren, 1 outdoor siren, 3 key fobs for arming and disarming the alarm system, 4 RFID key tags for disarming only, 4 alarm warning stickers, and a central control unit. While not as easy to install as the other home security systems recommended in this article, the Fortress Home Security System offers an excellent value and is great for DIYers who are not afraid to drill a few holes and connect a couple of wires. DIY Home Security Systems
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