Dedicated: Sophisticated & Affordable Features for Your New Home Security System

Home security is something that is on many people’s radars these days. For example, you may be a member of an online community group like NextDoor and are concerned about the many posts about “porch pirates” and other shady types who are seemingly casing your neighborhood at times.

You may also be familiar with the stats that show that homes are three times less likely to be broken into if they have a security system. While you are vigilant about locking your doors when you leave and leaving lights on at night to make the place look “lived in,” you know that a home security system might be an even better approach to keeping your house as safe as possible.

Here’s some great news: While home security camera systems are more state-of-the-art than ever, and may include some terms that at first may seem like Greek to you, they are actually quite user-friendly and easy to understand — all while offering some amazing features, all at affordable prices.

So, with this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the features you’ll love about these new security systems.

Thermo-Sensor

A cool new feature that is available is thermo-sensor technology. This means that when a warm object like a person, animal or car passes by, the ambient infrared energy levels will rapidly change and alert the motion sensor. This will cause the camera to figuratively “wake up” and start recording video and audio. This thermo-sensor is amazing for a number of reasons; including the aforementioned, it:

• Reduces the number of false alarms because it will not record a moving object that does not have a heat pattern, like a tree branch blowing in a windstorm.
• Helps to save on battery life for the wire-free camera.
• Can be placed anywhere you wish — even the biggest DIY newbie on Earth can do it — and once you purchase the system.
• Doesn’t require a contract to sign up.
• Has no monthly fees, which is a huge money saver.

4K

Some security camera systems come with 4K pixel features. If this term sounds familiar, it’s very similar to the 4K power that you may have in your flat screen TV in your living room. Just like your TV offers a crystal-clear picture and superb detail, a security camera with 4K offers the highest level of detail and clarity that are available — which means a lot when it comes to home security systems. While you hope this will never happen, if you do have some bad guy skulking around on your property, it is vitally important that the camera captures as many accurate details as possible to ensure sharp footage that you can provide to local authorities. With 4K capabilities, your camera will be able to capture these finite details, which can mean the difference between catching and not catching intruders.

Color Night Vision

If you watch shows like “Live PD,” you are already familiar with night vision cameras that can capture footage of the police serving a warrant or capturing a known criminal in the dead of night. Home security cameras can do the same thing — only in full color, not just in the grainy green and gray tones you see on TV. For instance, Lorex now offers this impressive feature, which will capture full color images, even in low light. Going back to the aforementioned creep on your property, telling the 911 operator that he’s wearing a blue baseball cap and red sweatshirt — details easily captured by a camera with night vision — will be incredibly helpful in capturing him. Security cameras with Color Night Vision contain especially powerful image sensors that are more sensitive to light. The sensor will absorb more visible light, which allows the cameras to continue to provide color in low-light conditions.

Deciding on the right security system for your home can be a difficult decision. Luckily, with new technologies and developments, security systems now come with some very useful and easy features that can ensure your family feels safe and secure. While you might have been concerned about the cost of installing such an innovative system, you can rest assured that you can get them at a reasonable cost and possibly even install them yourself. The sense of security you’ll feel will be well worth it.