Every parent wants to do the most they can to ensure the safety of their family. If you’re looking for some easy ways to keep your loved ones safe, learn more about the ultimate security devices for keeping your family safe.
Whether you have one baby asleep in her crib, and another child out in the neighborhood on his bike, know that your kids are safe using the listed devices. Doing so might make the extra difference between preventing an accident or not.
Want to know more? Read on to find out which security devices you should consider to keep your family safe.
1. Baby monitor
These days, houses are larger and lives are more hectic. If you have a baby or toddler, investing in a baby monitor is a good safety measure to take. You can get a regular monitor that allows you to listen to what’s happening in your baby’s room, or a video monitor, which allows you to see into and hear the noises in your baby’s room.
Having the ability to hear your child cry at night, means you’ll be awoken from sleep and can asses if there’s a problem. Without a baby monitor, you might not hear the baby all the way down the hall (or on another floor of your house). This is especially important if your baby needs help in the night.
Having a baby monitor gives you the peace of mind knowing you’ll be able to hear or see what’s happening in your baby’s room. Without a monitor, you might not wake up to comfort, soothe, feed, or protect your baby.
Another benefit is that while your baby naps during the day, you can take your monitor outside to play with your older children, work in the garden, or relax. As long as you’re in range, the monitor will keep you tuned in to what the baby is doing.
2. GPS tracking device
There are so many things you can protect using a GPS tracking device. Put one on anything: a car, a bike, the dog, your kids, your purse, your luggage. The list goes on.
Here are three GPS tracking devices to consider using:
- HereO GPS Watch: This watch is designed to be worn by kids ages three and up. Using a smartphone app, you can find out your child’s whereabouts when he or she is wearing the watch. The watch also has a tampering feature, so you’ll be notified when it is taken off. The watches come in fun colors, sure to please your little ones.
- My Buddy Tag: This kid-friendly watch notifies you if your child leaves a pre-set area. It also alerts you when it is submerged for more than five seconds, to protect against potential drowning.
- TrackR: Put this device on your keys, in your purse, on your phone, etc. If your item is lost or stolen, you can find out where it is using an app.
Want to know more? Read about 5 must-have portable security products for safety on the go.
3. Magnetic door/window alarm
Protect the most vulnerable points of entry to your home: your windows and doors. Those are the two places intruders will examine first to see if they can enter your home without a lot of fuss.
An inexpensive way to create an added layer of security for your windows and doors is with a magnetic door/window alarm. Two plastic devices are placed on either side of a door or window, and when the door or window is opened more than 1.5 centimeters, a loud alarm sounds.
While such an alarm won’t alert the police, it could scare off a burglar who is trying to get into your house. The added benefit the alarms have? They work the opposite way, alerting you if your child or toddler tries to wander outside.
4. Alarm system
One of the best ways to protect your home and loved ones is using an alarm system. You can choose different levels of protection, from alarm systems and burglar alarms, to full home security systems. You can install your own alarm system, or hire a company to provide the service.
If you’re considering buying an alarm or home security system, read what to know about home security systems before you buy.
5. Home surveillance equipment
Beyond having an alarm sound, being able to do surveillance of your home and property could add a benefit to your security. If you want to install your own equipment, it’s not difficult to do, or you can hire a home security company to do it for you.
If you take the DIY approach, you’ll need to mount a few wireless cameras in strategic places, and connect to them with your computer network. That way, you’ll be able to watch what’s happening at and around your home from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Looking for more information? Read this newbie’s guide on how to choose a home security system.
