5 High-Tech Home Security Gadgets
While for many years the best home security
system was a simple alarm trigger, modern technology has made it possible to
keep a closer watch on your home. A number of new gadgets are now on the
market, including cameras, remote door locks and automated lights and
temperature control. While these devices are making it harder to burglars to
effectively get in and out of homes, some people are taking security to even
further extremes. While the following gadgets may seem a little overboard they
may give us a glimpse at the future of home security. Some of them are on the
market even now.
1. Fog Shield
Some
homes and businesses feel they need an added layer of security and a fog shield
does just that. This device can be set to trip sensors and when set off can
emit enough fog to cover 2,000 square feet in only 15 seconds. Of course, fog
wont necessarily be enough to keep the robber out of a home, but it will
certainly confuse them and likely scare them away.
2. Mind
Controlled Robot-Dog
Dogs
can be an excellent way to protect your home. A recent article in Dig Info discusses how researchers are
developing robots that can be controlled solely with the brain. One of these
robots comes with a security camera and is called the robot-dog. It moves
around on wheels and is controlled by what the viewer does with his or her
head. It even has speakers on it you can talk through to warn a robber to get
out of your home. Imagine what a surprise that would be.
3. Fake TV
Deterrent
Obviously
the best way to keep robbers out is to make it look like you are home. Some
people will leave lights or the TV on but this drains the electricity bill.
However this device creates moving LED lights that project onto the wall and
make it look like a TV is on. It has a timer so you can set it for however many
hours you want. No one will take the chance of breaking in if they think you
are sitting on the couch watching a show.
4. Twittering
Laser Tripwire with Camera
Some
people have found a way to set up a tripwire that
will tweet when touched. Additionally it will take a picture of the guilty
intruder and post it immediately online. The burglar may not know what happened
but he will have a hard time staying hidden after the police see his face.
5. Automatic
Dog Barker
Robbers
hate dogs. They are noisy and can be extremely dangerous if they are big
enough. If you can’t afford or are unwilling to by a real life German Sheppard
to protect your home, this might be the next best option. A motion detector
will turn on the machine, which very accurately sounds like a barking dog. At
first the machine gives off a warning bark but if the intruder doesn’t go away
it get more and more aggressive.
About the Author:
Lindsey Patterson is a freelance writer who specializes
in technology and the latest social trends, specifically involving social
media.
