Categories: Privacy

Keep Your Home Secure While On Vacation with Technology

Your smartphone is a huge asset to have while you’re away. There are many apps, devices, and gadgets out there that can provide a “window” into your home, no matter where in the world you may be located. To keep your phone safe while you’re out and about, take advantage of DFNDR’s Anti-Theft tools, which are designed to protect your personal data even if your phone is lost or stolen.

While you’re away on vacation this summer, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your home is safe from harmful predators (such as robbers) or from a natural disaster. While this could certainly be a source of stress for travelers, it doesn’t have to be, thanks to the technology we have available to us. Explore different ways to leverage technology to ensure that your home is safe while you’re away, so that you have the peace of mind you need.

Read More: Use DFNDR’s Anti-Theft Tools When Your Phone is Stolen

Ring Video Doorbell
If people approach your front door while you’re away, this gadget immediately alerts you and also shows you who is there, even if you’re not physically home. You can even use the app to speak to whoever is at the door, which is helpful because it gives off the idea that you are present, even if you’re thousands of miles away. This device has features such as HD video recording, movement detectors, and instant mobile alerts.

Maximus Smart Security Light
This is not your average motion-trigger light. Wherever it is placed around your home, it’s two-way speaker and Wi-Fi enabled camera send real-time alerts to your smartphone as soon as movement is detected, which allow you to see who is there and speak to them, too. The other perk to these lights is that they come in a wide range of styles, so they’ll fit in with virtually any home!

Vivitar Deluxe Home Automation Starter Kit
This three-piece kit has what it takes to keep watch of the inside of your house while you are away. This kit comes equipped with a two-way microphone, motion detection, and night vision multi-angle cameras. The kit also consists of a Smart Plug, which allows you to control your appliances remotely. Gone are the days of worrying about whether or not you turned off that stove! The Smart Light Bulb fits in any standard socket and allows you to monitor motion and temperature via your smartphone. Talk about a kit that does it all!

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