Investing in your safety is always a brilliant decision. It doesn’t matter if you believe your neighborhood is safer than the Pentagon. You also do not need to wait until you win big from VulkanVegas before improving your personal safety. Today’s piece will go over price-sensitive ways to invest in the best property safety kits for you and your loved ones. There’s nothing in this world like being too safe.

Ascertain Your Needs

The first thing you should do in this security journey is to ascertain your safety needs. Depending on where you live, the size of your family, and your relationship with neighbors and HOA (if applicable), you can decide to invest in as few accessories as possible or go all out and turn your apartment into a fort. The best home security system is one that works for you. Many people need such systems for insurance purposes only. If you only need to record what happens in and around your property, you might not require more than a simple camera connected to the cloud.

On the flip side, if you have a reason to go the extra mile to protect your apartment, it might be in your best interests to contact a safety consultant or your local police outfit. You might need to invest in an integrated home monitoring system installed by professionals with wires and cables going through your house. Remote door locking and tracking systems are also great for protecting your home and loved ones. Security consultants will also enlighten you on other technologies you can install in your apartment.

Ring Camera

Ring is the home security market leader in the USA and other countries. The company launched big and has successfully set itself apart from the competition over the last few years. It controls a large chunk of the market. The Ring brand has become synonymous with home security doorbells. You can hear people refer to all video doorbell systems as “Rings” even when made by a different company. For the overwhelming majority of people, one of the newer offerings from this company will work fine and solve most of their safety needs. There are optional add-ons if you choose to invest in a kit from this company.

Safety kits from this company start at $65, and the most expensive offering is $350. There are subscription plans that give you different perks. The entry-level monitoring package costs $4 a month or $40 a year, while the most expensive monitoring plan costs $20 a month or $200 a year. You may pair your apartment monitoring system with remote door access or motion sensors, depending on what you believe you need. You might not be interested in paying a monthly subscription for a product you have already purchased, but there are alternatives to Ring.

Ring Alternatives

The last few years have proven why Ring cannot be the only doorbell safety option in the market. The company has had a series of privacy issues, and the subscription prices have many people perplexed by what they might consider a “money grab.” Whatever your reasons for seeking alternatives, here are three options:

• Google Nest Video Doorbell: One of the best reasons to pick up this product is its facial recognition and AI features. It costs $180 and an optional $8 monthly for extra features, including facial recognition. Wouldn’t it be nice for your doorbell to be able to differentiate between family and delivery people?
• Lorex Camera Doorbell: Lorex has incredible camera quality when compared to its competitors. The camera’s lens is wide enough to cover most building porches. You can pick up a Lorex camera for between $80 to $200; choose wisely because this company offers battery and non-battery options;
• Arlo Video Doorbell: The doorbell is a $150 option with some of the slickest features of any doorbell system. One of the best perks is that you can configure it to automatically call 911 in case of emergencies. It’ll contact the closest dispatch center to your location.

Home Security Isn’t Child’s Play

It’s no longer news that our cities and communities are not as safe as they need to be. You might not need comprehensive home security right now, however, it is always good to think ahead. Before you leave, please remember that home security goes beyond cameras and alarms. It’s time to do more research on all the things you can legally do to make your apartment safer. Go ahead, and see what you need to include in a security start kit that fits your needs.

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