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How to make your own theft-deterrent system with smart home products

How to make your own theft-deterrent system with smart home products



Feeling safe at home is of utmost importance, and installing a security system is the go-to option to shoo thieves away. Still, security products usually come at a high cost and must be installed, which not everybody may be comfortable with. However, there are affordable options you can consider using basic smart home products, such as cameras, locks, sensors, lights, and speakers. You don't necessarily need to buy expensive products. You can scare intruders away with products you own or cheap ones that won't break the bank.To get more news about security products for home, you can visit securamsys.com official website.

In combination with online services, you can make them communicate with each other and trigger actions to lead trespassers away. Read on to find out how to secure your abode without spending a fortune and installing a complex alarm.
Start by checking your devices' compatibility
Although you may be tempted to buy new products or purchase all of your smart objects from the same brand, you don't need to go through all that trouble. However, you'll need to make sure your devices can communicate with each other, and there are various ways to achieve this.
The easiest way is to check if the devices you own or plan to buy are compatible with IFTTT, as the platform allows you to make plenty of services communicate with each other. Otherwise, you can get products that work with apps in the Google Play Store, such as SmartThings or Smart Life, which let you create scenes with conditions and triggers. If you're buying a new device, you might want to ensure it's compatible with Matter, as the new protocol will make it easier for smart devices to communicate with each other.

Alexa also lets you create some custom scenes, but the triggers may be less customizable, depending on the smart device. Although Google Assistant lets you create routines, it doesn't offer enough customization to work as a reliable way to set up a DIY theft deterrent system.

Now that you picked a platform—or several—to make your devices from different brands communicate with each other, it's time to select which smart devices will help you lead people away from your home. It's always best to avoid intruders trying to break in in the first place, and the best way to prevent that is by making them think you're home.

There are various ways to do so, such as randomly turning some devices on, such as smart lights, speakers, TVs, and opening and closing your shutters. All of the above platforms will help you simulate that presence, depending on what devices you have at home.

On top of that, you'll also want to make intruders leave if they manage to break in. Although good security cameras are a reliable way to keep an eye on your home and yard, they often send false notifications and can't be relied upon to pound the alarm. However, a simple contact or motion sensor is a cheap option, as they're less sensitive and more accurate when letting you know about trespassers. Using them as triggers, you can automatically blast a siren sound effect on your smart speakers, turn the sprinklers on, or text or call relatives, letting them know something's up.

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