Nobody wants to feel unsafe in their own home. It’s like the song “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell. The lyrics “When I’m in the shower, I’m afraid to wash my hair because I might open my eyes and find someone standing there” can show how uneasy someone might be in their own home.
Okay, maybe that’s a bit extreme, but being spooked in the place where you sleep makes for nights that are incredibly stressful. If you have a smart home, there are ways you can reduce some of that stress. Obviously, you can place security cameras around your home. But these can be easy targets for thieves to see and avoid. You need some stealth devices if you want to stay ahead of any unwelcome intruders.
A vibration sensor can detect subtle movements
It has a lot of uses, with one being security
Adding something like the THIRDREALITY Zigbee Vibration Sensor to your home will help alert you when there is motion around your home. The vibration sensor can connect to Zigbee devices as well as Echo devices via a Zigbee hub. You can also use it with Home Assistant, so it can be connected and work with your different devices.
You can place the vibration sensor in different areas of your home to get the best sense of what’s happening there. You can use it on a washing machine to let you know when the load is done. You can add it to a door or a window, so you know when it opens up. Putting it on the door of your safe might be smart for you, as you’ll be able to track if and when someone opens the door.
A vibration sensor has adjustable sensitivity, so it may not trigger a notification if you have it set to a lower level. But you can get the info that you want if you calibrate it correctly.
If the vibration sensor triggers, it can emit a siren up to 110db loud, potentially scaring off any criminal. There’s also a physical switch on the sensor that triggers a silent alarm and sends a notification to your phone, alerting you that something set it off, but not alerting anything near the sensor.
A vibration sensor can also be used in the setting of routines. It can let you know if a window breaks and nothing else. But it can also let you know anytime a small movement happens near it. The choice for customization is up to the user.
- Dimensions (exterior)
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2.21″H x 0.5″W x 2.21″L
- Compatibility
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Zigbee, Echo, Smarthings
- Colors
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White
The THIRDREALITY Zigbee Vibration Sensor has four levels of sensitivity and has a physical switch that can mute the alerts.
A noise monitoring device will let you know if there’s a lot happening
Keep an eye out without having to be there
A product targeted at owners of Airbnb and other rental properties, a noise-monitoring device can tell them whether a party is being held in their residence. This kind of sensor is kind of a built-in “ear on the ground” in the fact that it can listen and report back on how raucous an event is.
Not only can it monitor the level of noise, but it can also estimate how many people are in an area based on the amount of noise. This gives it a lot of versatility in terms of use, as it gives rental property owners a heads-up on how many people might be staying in a place. This can make it easier to know if someone is staying within their agreed contract.
But for the regular homeowner, this can detect outside voices who might be working on robbing your home while you’re away. A noise monitoring device like the Layla Noise Monitoring Device also has other features besides listening to measure sound levels.
It can also monitor motion, so it will detect when people move in front of it. It can also sense temperature changes, making it a big plus for anyone who isn’t home frequently. This can help you know whether your thermostat needs to be changed or if it’s still working properly. These kinds of devices might seem like they should only be used by Airbnb, VRBO and other alternative rental owners, but anyone looking to up their security could use them as well.
Get the most out of your smart bulb by having one with a camera
This can change the setting and keep an eye on things
If you want to kill two birds with one stone, consider getting a smart light bulb with a built-in camera. There are many on the market for you to choose from, such as the WYZE Bulb Cam or the Luna Light Bulb Security Camera, so you should be able to find one that works indoors or outdoors.
These typically offer smart bulb features such as color-changing, support for automations, and 2K or better resolution. They are often set up with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, making them simple to add anywhere in your home.
Depending on the one you opt for, you might get cloud recordings or have them backed up to a microSD card that is inside the camera. Some offer two-way audio, allowing you to speak with people on the other end. This gives you the chance to tell thieves to leave and warn them about the consequences.
These kinds of bulbs are more discreet than security cameras that sit out in the open. You will likely be able to control them with voice commands through your smart home hub. Adding this kind of light bulb to an area that shines directly on a doorway or window will alert you when something is going on in front of it.
Adding these devices can make your home safer
Choosing to add more to your security system for your smart home is a prescient move for any homeowner. It makes a lot of sense to upgrade your security system, and devices like a smart bulb/camera combo or a vibration sensor can give you in-depth knowledge as to what’s happening in your home. You can protect your home from different threats by considering these devices.
