We all love gadgets. Here are some of the newest things in home security technology.
Solar Powered Wireless Window Sensor Systems: While some security systems today use wireless window chimes that alert you when windows are opened, advanced window sensors are being developed that take window security technology a step further. These sensors are solar powered and can be monitored by a smart phone app.
Integrated Audio Sensors: Vibration and motion sensors currently on the market have a tendency to produce false alarms due to being overly sensitive. New systems are being developed where the sensors will “know” the difference between normal noises and such events as shattering glass. These new monitors will hopefully help cut down on false alarms.
Speech Recognition: Prone to mis-entered alarm codes? How about one that you can speak to? On the horizon is a home security control panel that allows you to verbally enter your code, change settings as well as arm and disarm the system. Technology that will ensure the right persons are making these changes is also in the works.
Outdoors Passive IR Sensors: Motion activated flood lights outside the home are pretty much a security system standard. The latest technology has in the works passive infrared motion detectors that will also activate lights inside your home. The idea is to make the burglars think someone is home.
Footstep Detectors: Doing exactly what they sound like – they detect each and every footstep. So any time someone new sets foot on your property, the security system is triggered and cameras are immediately trained on the location of the intruder. But since these systems can cost around $30,000, they’re not expected to be affordable for the average home application any time soon.
