A Nebraska family caught this crazy scene on their SimpliSafe home cam last year — I’ve never seen anything like it. Thankfully, no one was injured. Be very careful this Fourth of July!
Taking care of aging parents? Here's a simple way to keep an eye on what's happening
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Independence, safety and peace of mind. These are the most important elements for seniors living at home and their loved ones. Parents who wish to maintain their independence by living alone can be a double-edged sword. You’re happy they’re still self-sufficient, but you’re nervous about what can happen in an emergency.
This is where a reliable, 24-7 home security system comes in handy. You need a system that does more than just monitor for break-ins and burglaries. You need a system that monitors every kind of threat and emergency, even the ones you can’t see. You need our sponsor, SimpliSafe.
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Seniors and SimpliSafe
What makes SimpliSafe so desirable among users of all ages is that no matter how tech-savvy you are, the system is easy to install and manage. In fact, setting up SimpliSafe is a DIY process and shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to complete. No need for tools, drilling or delicate wiring. Just plug and protect.
You can even monitor your aging loved ones yourself by using your smartphone. With a quick swipe and a tap, you can arm or disarm the system and check in on their home, no matter where you are.
“I installed a SimpliSafe system in the home of an elderly relative yesterday, and I am really impressed with how well thought-out and really…idiot-proof the whole thing is! As a contractor, I’ve installed old wired systems and am, of course, comfortable with tools, but with SimpliSafe, you can leave all your tools at home.
‘The only tool you need is something to cut the shipping tape on the cardboard box. Even if you haven’t seen the system before, the whole thing can be installed in minutes. Affordably priced, easy to understand, and a no-tools installation… SimpliSafe is a home run and a no-brainer!” – real SimpliSafe user.
The most innovative security system
SimpliSafe goes beyond protecting your loved ones from physical threats. It monitors potential threats that can’t be caught on camera by detecting fires and gas leaks with the industry’s best detection sensors.
Thanks to the built-in freeze and flood sensors that alert you well in advance, it can even protect your home from potential water damage. SimpliSafe comes with entry and motion sensors, glass break detection and around-the-clock video surveillance.
Weekend project: 5 simple ways to make your home safer
When building a home security system, every little bit helps. You can make significant changes, like setting up outdoor cameras with facial recognition. This helps you spot familiar faces crossing your street every day.
🔕 Pause doorbell cam notifications: Good for when you’re hosting. In the Ring app, press Alerts Snooze > Snooze Duration > Start Snooze. For SimpliSafe cams, press and hold a notification, and snooze options will pop up. Easy!
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Home security 101: Where to put cameras
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When it comes to home security, camera placement is everything. Tech gadgets can be finicky, so their location can make a difference. For example, here are the best places to put your router for better internet speeds.
5 features you should have in every indoor security camera
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Research the best indoor security cameras and you’ll get many results. One way to cut through the nonsense and hone in on what you want is by asking yourself which indoor security camera features you need.
This way, you can filter out cameras that don’t have everything you need. Once you find your perfect camera, you must consider the best placement and location. Here are three ways to make the most of your video cameras.
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🔒 Privacy, please: Nearly every social media site strips metadata from photos. This shows when, where and how a picture was taken. But when you text a pic, that info can still show. Stop that. Open the image you want to send and tap the share button. Select Options and toggle off Location. Tap Done.
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🏠 Welcome: Simplisafe, Schlage, August, Yale and others let you create a guest code for visitors instead of giving away the main code to your smart lock. Look for a guest icon or option in your lock’s app.
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