There are two major types of home security: passive and proactive. Needless to say, the latter is what everybody strives for, but still, we find manufacturers are more incline to sell motion sensors and security cameras, then trying to prevent the break-ins in the first place. But how do you […]
traditional dead bolt is as good as dead. why else do you think we have home alarm? because most people didn’t think their doors would hold out intruders, especially with so many “free tips” on how to pick a lock circulating on the Internet. what you need is a lock […]
Daft Punk ‘Human After All‘ Remix Album Released Worldwide After 8 Years patience is a virtue and the case of Daft Punk‘s fans that might very well be true. first released in 2006, the LP was then a Japan exclusive, which made it a hard to get copy, but 8 […]
we love the idea of home monitors, but loathe the fact that most such cameras can’t do without cables. sure, most of them, if not all, are wireless. honestly, most people of today will be offended if they aren’t wireless, but are they really wireless? well, sadly, not so. the […]
by now we are familiar with the concept of smart or connected home. today’s connected home relies on existing home wireless network, but today ARCHOS breaks the norm by using Bluetooth Smart (aka Bluetooth LE) with its first connected home product, the ARCHOS Smart Home. the French tech company managed […]
are you dronephobic? no? you really should cos’ most drones today are not only easily accessible, easy to fly, but they are well capable of carrying cameras and a host of other surveillance equipment that could invade your privacy. surely, no one would enjoy staying away their backyards or keep […]
for all intents and purposes security cameras are not the first line of defense in home security because you won’t know what’s really going on unless you stare at the live feed the whole time. sure, there are motion detection IP cameras around (we have one around here), but it […]
there are a handful of companies out there that promised to let you access your home with your smartphone, but Danish company Poly-Control’s Danalock beats this small group of competition and became the first firm to take this concept out of the prototype stage and into the market, ready for your taking. and to our surprised, the
if you often find yourself dragging your feet to answer the door, then perhaps, it is time to enlist the help of the iDoorCam. this sleek, minimalist device replaces your existing doorbell and make use of the current doorbell’s cabling for power, and packs built-in WiFi connectivity, a button for the ringer, a day- and night-vision camera, plus a speaker and microphone combo.
if you think home security system couldn’t be simpler. think again, or at least that’s what the Canary Smart Home Security Device wants you to think. before we proceed, it is important that you get rid of the notion of cumbersome CCTV and video recording rigs, cos’ the Canary is anything but. it is just a lone, cylindrical device (beautiful, no less) that packs in a HD camera, a microphone, night vision capability, and sensors including temperature, motion detection. humidity and air quality sensors. the idea is to provide a one-stop security solution, so to speak, that’s quite a no-brainer to use. in another word, a device that just works. no fumbling with cabling, complicated setup or whatsoever. it is an all-in-one home security solution that provides you with video feeds and sensor readouts to your Android or iOS device in real time. the device detects abnormality in your home and alert you when say, there’s an sudden surge in temperature which could indicate potential fire, or motion or sound detected when apparently there isn’t anyone home.
while keyless home entry is not new, the August Smart Lock by Yves Behar is one new kid on the block that stands out aesthetically. touted as a “secure, simple, and social way to manage your home’s lock”, the August is developed by the famed designer Yves Behar, whose portfolio includes anything from