Discreet, versatile, and powerful, today’s video doorbells put a lot of peace of mind into a little package. Let’s explore how this technology has quickly gone from nice-to-have to a home security mainstay.
WHY USE A VIDEO DOORBELL CAMERA?
You’ve probably seen your friends and neighbors adding camera doorbells to the entrances to their homes. What’s all the fuss about? From simply adding a live image of the person ringing your bell to providing an integrated package of smart features, leading wireless video doorbell manufacturers like Ring® have made these inconspicuous devices an indispensable part of your home security package.
Modern video doorbells pack a lot of security punch for a relatively small outlay. Let’s break down the top eight reasons why video doorbells are so popular.
1. SEE WHO IS AT YOUR FRONT DOOR
Get an instant HD video image on your smartphone of whoever is standing at your door. Check out visitors from wherever you are in your home. There’s no need to creep up to your peephole or peek out through a side window to find out discreetly who’s here. Instead, identify friends, service people, and unwanted visitors quickly and conveniently.
2. DETER PACKAGE THEFT & ROBBERIES
Thefts of packages from doorsteps have become common in recent years. An easy target for criminals, a package outside your door is an invitation for porch pirates and an unwelcome flag that you might not be home. A video doorbell lets you know when a package has been delivered and serves as a deterrent for would-be thieves and burglars.
3. MONITOR VISITORS REMOTELY
Away from home? Modern doorbells not only alert you that someone is at your door in real time but also generate live video of the visitor. Either way, your doorbell will snap a picture and log a date and time, so you will always know who stopped by while you were out.
4. RECORD SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY
The compact HD cameras in leading brand doorbell devices provide a high-quality additional “eye” on your property that you can view at any time from your smartphone. Many doorbells also offer recording capabilities. Ring® video doorbells, for example, include a motion detector and can be set to record up to 120 seconds to cloud storage after any motion is detected, providing a valuable check on any suspicious activity occurring in front of your home.
5. TALK TO VISITORS WITHOUT OPENING YOUR DOOR
All smart video doorbells feature two-way audio that connects to your smartphone, allowing you to speak directly with visitors, including delivery drivers, neighbors, or unexpected guests, from wherever you happen to be.
Not only does that mean you can communicate safely without opening your door, but it also allows you to answer the door remotely from work, all without the person knowing whether you are at home or not.
6. KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR HOME WHILE YOU ARE AWAY
Enjoy the added peace of mind of being able to monitor your home while you are travelling or away on vacation. Keep an eye on your property, monitor deliveries, or interact with neighbors or unexpected visitors. Doorbell cameras let you keep tabs on your property no matter where you find yourself.
7. ADMIT PEOPLE REMOTELY
Modern doorbells can also be connected to smart locks on your door, allowing you to let teenagers in after school or admit service people to complete work while you are out. No more waiting through a lengthy “service window”!
Another popular option is to enable remote opening of your garage door, so packages can be delivered securely without allowing access to your home itself.
8. SECURITY INTEGRATION
Doorbells from Ring® and others are also built to connect with fully integrated home security systems. You can now link your doorbell to multiple smart locks on your doors, alarm systems, or to a fully networked system of security cameras.
You can even make it part of a complete home video surveillance system that can be continuously monitored by your security provider, protecting your property and keeping your family safe 24/7. Ask your home security provider about the integrated security and remote monitoring services they provide.
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At Security Alarm, we’ve been providing effective, affordable home security to property owners throughout Southern Illinois for well over 40 years. We offer everything from basic, high-quality stand-alone alarm systems to fully integrated, customized home security setups and 24-hour security monitoring.
We understand the versatility and assurance provided by today’s smart doorbells, and that’s why we supply our customers with the sophisticated, leading-brand wireless doorbell camera technology offered only by Ring® devices.
Talk to us about how we can help make you and your family more secure, whether you’re just looking for a safer way to screen visitors or a more robust system to protect the things that are most valuable to you.
