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eye in the sky gives you
instant vision, day or night
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LEFT Arlo ‘Pro 3’ wireless floodlight
camera, $412, I/N: 0193192.
BELOW Arlo ‘Essential’ 1080P
spotlight camera, $229, I/N: 0208567.
BELOW LEFT Eufy 5 in 1 security
alarm kit with Homebase, $377,
I/N: 0238998†. Some products are
not available at all Bunnings stores,
but may be ordered.
LEVEL 3
TOP-NOTCH
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STRATEGIES
is to use a home automation station
such as Amazon Echo Show to
network individual devices, ranging
from door sensors to cameras to
smart globes. This lets you establish
a professional-level integrated system
which you can control from your
smartphone or tablet, helping to
keep your home safe and secure.
Get smart
A smart lock and video doorbell are
just two ways to harness the power of
wi-fi connectivity. Many wireless alarm
systems are designed for easy DIY
set-up, and feature motion detectors
as well as sensors that alert you when
a door or window is opened. Add extra
sensors or cameras that work with the
base station and you can monitor
the whole array from your smartphone,
whether you’re home or away.
Smart light globes can help to fool
would-be intruders, as they can be set
to switch on and off to mimic your daily
patterns, even when you’re not there.
The eyes have it
“Cameras are only effective [in crime
prevention] when they are monitored
and are often used retrospectively
to report a crime,” says Kristy Cianci.
This is why app-controlled smart
cams can be such good preventive
measures; some models can send a
push notification to your smartphone
when they detect movement.
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For the highest resolution around
the exterior of your home, choose
a 4K security camera. If you need
surveillance in a large area that
requires very bright light, opt for a unit
with an onboard floodlight. And to
ensure footage is safely kept, you can
subscribe to a cloud storage service.
Arlo Secure, for example, costs from
$4.99 per month for a single camera,
or $14.99 per month for unlimited
cameras. As Brad Little from Arlo
explains, “Arlo Secure plans provide
smart, AI-powered video cloud
storage that’s designed to deliver a
seamless home security experience
with interactive alerts on activity
such as motion and sound, object
detection and more. This offers
additional protection against theft
of locally stored footage because
videos are stored in a secure, private
cloud for 30 days.” Another option
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Keep in mind...
Any hardwired electrical work must be carried
out by licensed professionals.
n Before installing a security camera, check with
your local council and consider neighbours’ privacy.
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†Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.
Take your home security to the
max with tech-led solutions that
will deter crime and ensure there
are always eyes on your property.
