Is your brain filled with the same anxious questions every time you leave home? Did I lock the door? Did I lock the car? Who was this strange man in my garden with a crowbar and a bag of giant booty? Then you should invest in a home security system, stat.
It has never been so simple and economical to protect your property, with all the affordable camera options that can deliver instant images to your phone wherever you are and give you peace of mind. We have used the Internet to find the best options, both for the price and for the security they offer. Discover our favorites below …
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SONNERIE Video doorbell
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You do not need sophisticated big cameras to protect your home. Sometimes a doorbell will do the trick, although one that records a video in 1080p HD quality. This system gives you total peace of mind as to what's happening in front of your door, allowing you to see, hear and talk to all visitors (even at night, thanks to infrared vision) . You do not even need to move a muscle because it can be sent to your smartphone or any Amazon Alexa compatible device. Get notifications every time you hit the doorbell and get a clear picture of your guest. The package includes protection against theft, so if the doorbell is stolen, Amazon will replace it for free. It will cost you £ 229 currently (without expert installation), but you can save money and bundle the Ring Doorbell 2 with an Echo Dot on Amazon right now for £ 188.99, saving £ 40.
Amazon, £ 229
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Blink XT Home Security Camera System
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Anyone on a budget may want to opt for the Blink XT system, which has all the options you want from a home security system, but without the high price. You can get one now for £ 99.99, or £ 5.99 for £ 399.99. Be warned: these devices collapse very quickly because of their popularity, make sure you get one as soon as you can. They are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, such as night vision and motion sensors, and they are all weather resistant, so you will not have to worry about being damaged by rain. They work on batteries, but do not worry, AA lithium batteries will last up to two years with a single charge. They are also wireless, so you do not have to install complicated power lines to make them work.
Amazon, £ 99.99
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Wireless Indoor Camera Victory 1080P FHD WiFi IP Camera
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But what about security inside your property? Dozens of options are available to you if you wish to have cameras in certain rooms, but we like the camera Victure. It has a motion sensor and a bidirectional sound, allowing you to communicate through the camera with your smartphone if you need it. It looks a bit futuristic – a bit like an impertinent robot of Star wars – but it's much more useful than R2-D2. It can pan, tilt and zoom to get a clear picture of the room in which you've inserted it, and it records in HD so you can see everything. The best part? It will only cost you £ 39.99, so you will not be making a big impact on your balance.
Amazon, £ 35.99
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Arlo Wireless Home Security Camera
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If all these sophisticated technologies are not interesting to you and if you simply want a security system that does its job, the Arlo wireless system is an excellent choice. It has motion detection software, a special night vision mode and can shoot in 720p HD quality. Receive notifications if the camera spots something abnormal at home and record all your footage on the cloud provided for free with the system. Amazon currently has a sale on these security cameras, which means that you can save £ 110 on the purchase of the 2 camera kit. You can have up to four cameras to protect your property.
Amazon, £ 199
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Nest Cam Outdoor Security Camera
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Nest's outdoor security cameras can be paired with any Amazon Alexa device – such as an Amazon echo or an Echo point – to receive voice instructions. If your camera detects an activity in your dwellings, you will be alerted by a phone or email notification, which means that you can watch the footage to see what has happened. You can even talk through the camera via the Echo device or your phone application, talk to visitors and avoid unwanted guests. It resists bad weather and films in 1080p HD, allowing you to get all the details on your camera.
Amazon, £ 152
