Smarten up your home’s security with these smart security systems

Home security is most likely the most important part of owning a home, and with the digital space constantly growing and changing day by day, you now have access to state-of-the-art home security options at your fingertips.

We have smart phones, smart cars and smart homes, but does your smart home have a smart security system?

Smart homes are homes equipped with technological devices that function remotely.

Ranked as the best smart home security systems at the end of 2020, these smart alternatives to standard security systems are some of which you can take a look at for better peace of mind.

Up first, we have Google Smart Home Ecosystem, a smart speaker which also serves as a voice-activated virtual assistant.

The device falls under the Google Nest Brand and can even play music with a simple spoken command – it can also control certain technological devices in your home if you have Google Home connected to a wider ecosystem.

The device can be connected to a smart home’s security devices, including lights, locks, alarms and surveillance systems.

The cherry on top is that all of these can be controlled when the device is installed by simply speaking a command.

In second we have the Alexa Wireless Home Security System, a simple speaker which can be connected to your smart home.

The speaker is part of Amazon’s Echo range and features a virtual assistant named Alexa.

There are currently two such devices on the market, one with Alexa built-in, and the other not.

The latter device is listed as being able to work with Alexa however, these are controlled through a third-party Alexa device which is need-to-know information if you intend to have your entire smart home integrated with Alexa.

The Amazon Echo range offers a safety feature known as Alexa Guard which helps to protect your home when you are away – the feature is able to detect sounds which signal an intrusion. It is able to detect an alarm going off – this includes smoke alarms.

Alexa Guard works well with Amazon’s home security system, the Ring Alarm Home Security Kit, which is customizable.

Lastly, we have the Apple Home Kit, a great option to consider owing to it having the ability to synchronize all Apple devices, allowing for absolute control – all from one central application.

With the Apple Home Kit you are able to control lights, thermostats, security, cameras and a host of other smart technological devices.

It’s best feature is that it has the ability to store security footage onto your iCloud account using HomeKit Secure Video – Apple’s ecosystem is also well encrypted, reducing the chances of any security threats.

The device can also be used with the voice-controlled Apple assistant, Siri and is capable of being controlled remotely.

Google Home, Alexa and Apple HomeKit can be integrated with compatible home security systems.

On their own, they’re not necessarily home security systems until they’re connected to an ecosystem – except for the Alexa Guard feature which is specially created to detect any unusual sounds in the home environment.

All of the above devices can be found at your standard technology-orientated stores locally.