Home Security - what is right for you?

Recently our house was broken in to and burgled, we lost family hairlooms, technology that enables us to be creative and earn income and the worst thing was our sacred space that we call home was invaded.

The one thing that would have helped keep our house secure or atleast identified the burglers is security. Security doesn't just keep your home safe it keeps your neighbourhood safe too.

We've compiled a list of different types of security options so you know where to look and what's involved. Ther'es so many different susbscription models and bells and whistles so we've outlined a few below. A piece of advice would be to check how much it costs to get all the benefits from your system.

Ring Spotlight Cam Battery

Protect every corner of your home with Ring Spotlight Cam Battery, a versatile wire-free HD security camera that lets you see, hear and speak to anyone on your property from your phone, tablet and PC. Adjustable motion sensors let you get the ideal setting for you and your home. With instant motion-activated alerts, you’ll always be the first to know when there’s someone on your property. A built-in spotlight gives you crisp video around the clock, and night vision has you covered, even with the lights off. For added security, there’s a 110-decibel alarm to help you scare off intruders. literally, everything you need to to get the job done!

Ring Spotlight Cam Battery

Camera

1080p HD

Field

of View

140° field-of-view

Night Vision

Infrared night vision - will light up your whole yard

Audio

Two-way audio with noise cancellation

Power

2,440 mAh battery, AC adapter (optional)

Connectivity

802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi connection @ 2.4GHz

Local storage

no

Cloud storage

$5 - $15 for different levels of subscriptions

Price

$400

Arlo Pro2 - Wireless

Arlo Pro 2 Wire-free HD Security Cameras have everything you need to keep an eye on the things you love from every angle, indoors or out. Arlo Pro 2 cameras are 1080p HD, weatherproof, have night vision, 2-way audio and best of all, run on batteries that are easily rechargeable. Arlo has everything it takes to make home security simple. Arlo Pro 2 comes with 7 days of free cloud recordings without a contract or a monthly fee, motion and sound activated alerts that are sent straight to your smartphone and a 100-decibel smart siren that can be sounded using the Arlo app. Arlo covers every angle to help keep your home safe and secure.

Arlo security camera

Camera

1080p

Field

of View

130-degrees

Night Vision

850 nm LEDs, illuminates up to 25 feet

Audio

Microphone, speaker

Power

2,440 mAh battery, AC adapter (optional)

Connectivity

Dedicated 802.11n 2.4GHz WiFi network

Local storage

Yes

Cloud storage

7 days free, 30 days $13.99

Price

$800- $950 for two cameras and base station

Swann SWDVK-445804 Thermal Sensing Cameras

The 'get the job done without all the fuss" You’ll always know what’s happening with Swann’s surveillance technology. Peace of mind comes from being able to see activity in Full HD, with easy identification of facial detail, license plates and clothing patterns. This systems comes with 4 cameras and a HUGE hard drive that can hold 2 years of footage on it. This option isn' wireless but its very cost effective for a DIY security.

wann 4 Channel Security System

Camera

1080p

Field

of View

102 degrees

Night Vision

100ft/30m or up to 130ft/40m in ambient light

Audio

No

Power

AC adapter

Connectivity

Dedicated 802.11n 2.4GHz WiFi network

Local storage

Yes

Price

$500-650 for 4 cameras and base 1TB hardvdrive

Hikvision home security - wired

hikvision cameras, can't be bought in-store as they are generally used commercially because of their quality (better infrared for night use, standard is full HD at 1440p and image quality is much higher as the standard is 8mp) 2 cameras for a smaller homes is recommended. Can be used without a DVR as they support sd cards. It worksexactly the same as a DVR would and takes up to 120gb which is usually around 30 days worth of recording and can be used via an app. No hidden fees at all, the only thing the client will pay for is the system install. Email info@sns.net.nz for install availabilities.

Security camera

Camera

full HD at 1440p

Field

of View

102 degrees

Night Vision

up to 30m

Audio

No

App

Yes

Connectivity

wired

Local storage

Support on-board storage, up to 128 GB

Price

$800 upwards for 2+ cameras but no subscriptions

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