Five Gadgets to Boost Your Home Security

Security is on everyone's minds these days, and now, technology brings us more ways than ever to keep our homes safe. Here are 5 cool gadgets that will give your place of residence a security boost.

Keyless Entry System Many keyless entry systems are pretty expensive, however this one from PreventSecurity.Com is only $49.95, and features a programmable keypad, backlit buttons, and burglarproof failsafe: the unit shuts down after three unsuccessful attempts. This is a great way to add security to your home, because it eliminates the need to hide keys near your entrance. Plus, it makes your life a whole lot more convenient!

RFID Digital Door Lock. This door lock system is step up from the one I just mentioned. It uses wireless RFID technology to open the door whenever you tap the lock with a pre-programed key fob or card. There are no keyholes, so this lock can't be picked! If you forget, you fob or card, you can still get in via the numeric keypad and your secret pin. Finally, this awesome piece of technology includes a built-in burglar alarm that sounds if the lock is ever forced open. Of course, with a higher cool factor comes a higher price: this sucker is $299 from ThinkGeek.Com.

Fake TV Burglar Deterrent Device This unique device is available for $30 from the Home Security Store website, which states that "FakeTV accurately simulates the light output of a real television. The effect of scene changes, fades, swells, flicks, on-screen motion, and color changes look just as if they came from a real TV." So from the outside of your home, a would-be intruder sees an occupied dwelling! This seems like a pretty effective method that sure beats leaving a lamp on, and saves your TV from wear.

TELESPY-Intrusion and Spy Notification Dialer. This another cool product of HomeSecurityStore.Com. The phone has built in motion detector that silently calls you when it senses movement. Then, the condenser microphone allows you to listen in on what's going on. Let it go to voicemail, and you'll have recording of what's going on at your house! This is very cool security gadget, and is fairly affordable at $59.95.

Covert Spy Fire Sprinkler Camera. A final offering from HomeSecurityStore.Com, this hidden camera looks just like a conventional fire sprinkler. Instead of spraying water, though, it captures audio and video even in low light conditions, allowing you to record an intruder's every move or monitor a location remotely. It's available for for $99.95.

These make great gifts for the security concious gadget lover, or anyone wanting to add bit of extra security to their home.

Sources:

http://www.homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1792
http://www.homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1177
http://www.homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1794
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/security/77af/
http://www.preventsecurity.com/productdetails.asp?c=6&s=-1&sub=-1&p=517