12 Devices Home Security Experts Strongly Recommend Buying This Black Friday
“The Schlage Encode smart deadbolt connects to Wi-Fi, allowing you to lock or unlock your door remotely from your phone. With built-in alarm sensors and an anti-tamper design, it adds solid security, and it’s compatible with Alexa for voice control. This lock is a convenient upgrade for enhanced home entry security.”
—Jeff Ketelaars, Co-Founder of Security Guards Only
Deep Sentinel Residential Camera System
“A key feature to look for is accurate AI detection of what the camera is catching, so notifications are only sent when a real threat is present. A quick response to the threat is essential. Look for a camera with the capabilities to address perpetrators through a two-way speaker system. With human guard surveillance, they can first warn a trespasser to get off your property and then escalate the situation if their verbal warning didn’t work.”
—David Selinger, CEO and founder at Deep Sentinel
SimpliSafe 5-Piece Wireless Home Security System
“A great security product to look out for is the SimpliSafe home security system. SimpliSafe offers both monitored and self-monitoring options, as the ability to customize your system. It is affordable, easy to install, and reliable.”
—Gene Petrino, CEO/Co-founder, Survival Response LLC
eufy Security Floodlight Camera
“Cameras are a great deterrent to crime as they are visible to a potential burglar before they enter the premises. Placement of cameras is crucial to capture a good view of the person on the property. Proper placement means that a person’s face fan be identified as they walk into the field of view. Floodlight cameras by Eufy have 360-degree camera coverage that can track a detected person, 24/7 recording, rated for weather and has bright floodlights on board.”
—Kirk MacDowell, Founder & CEO at MacGuard Security Advisors, Inc.
Apple AirTag
“GPS trackers are a game changer these days. They have a long battery life, and are compact enough to attach to your keychain or hide in luggage or vehicle. These come in handy whether you misplaced something or it was stolen. I like both the Apple AirTag and Tile GPS trackers.”
—Gene Petrino, CEO/Co-founder, Survival Response LLC
Yale Security Assure Lock 2
“The Yale Assure Lock 2 keypad with Wi-Fi has multiple ways to unlock the door: keypad, voice assistant, or from your smart phone or Apple Watch. The best feature, in my opinion, is that different door codes can be assigned to users allowing dog-walkers, as an example, access into the home at certain times. With remote connectivity, the homeowner can even remotely unlock the door, thus allowing someone into the home to fix an issue while the homeowner is away. ”
—Kirk MacDowell, Founder & CEO at MacGuard Security Advisors, Inc.
Ring Video Doorbell Pro
“The Ring Video Doorbell offers customizable motion detection, clear 1080p video, and two-way audio, allowing real-time interaction with visitors. It’s a straightforward, reliable option for added entryway security with easy integration into existing Ring and Amazon systems.”
—Jeff Ketelaars, Co-Founder of Security Guards Only
Vivint Home Security Sensors
“If you’re looking to smarten up your home, you can’t go wrong with a Vivint system. While they’re a little on the expensive side — expect to pay about $1,000 for equipment alone — this high-tech security system communicates with your home’s existing smart equipment with features that proactively deter would-be intruders using AI to identify potential threats.”
—Rob Gabriele, Home Security Expert and editorial director at SafeHome.org
Blink Home Security Blink Outdoor 4
“Taking advantage of Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales to upgrade your home security is a wise move, and one upgrade worth considering is the Blink Outdoor Camera. The Blink Outdoor Camera is an excellent home security choice if you are looking for something that is affordable yet comes equipped with long-lasting battery and motion detection. It is also designed to work well with Alexa and withstand the elements with its weather-resistant build, making it a worthy investment.”
—Jack Berry, President at Security Explorer
Arlo Essential 2nd Gen Camera
“I like Arlo camera products as they don’t require electrical power. They work on long life batteries so, essentially you can install the camera anywhere. Of course, due to battery power only, they do not have a floodlight attachment.”
—Kirk MacDowell, Founder & CEO at MacGuard Security Advisors, Inc.
SimpliSafe SimpliCam Wired Indoor Home Security Camera
“One of our favorite security products in recent memory is the SimpliSafe indoor camera. It works with SimpliSafe’s Fast Protect Monitoring service and actually allows SimpliSafe technicians to access a live feed of your home during an alarm event. From that feed they can better assess what the situation is and relay that information to authorities. And if you’re a little concerned about installing a security camera in your home that someone else can access, don’t worry—there’s a very obvious privacy screen on it that audibly snaps open when the camera is in use.”
—Rob Gabriele, Home Security Expert and editorial director at SafeHome.org
August Wi-Fi Smart Lock
“This smart lock comes with a keyless entry and remote connectivity, enabling users to control the security of their home from virtually anywhere. It works well with most smart home devices, thus enhancing the level of security while also making it convenient for homeowners to use.”
—Jack Berry, President at Security Explorer
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