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经过四年的历史，在他的加利福尼亚州玛丽波萨（Mariposa）的家中，吉姆·艾伦（Jim Allen）准备好改变了。HomeHome“我厌倦了用杂货思考的手臂穿过门口；我有30秒钟的时间要发出警报。”他回忆道。因此，吉姆取消了他的服务（花了将近一周的客户服务电话），并亲自安装了一个智能的家庭安全包。HomeHome他还每月支付40美元的专业监控，价格上涨。
DIY Smart Home Security Systems
大多数智能的家庭安全都HomeHome是考虑到DIY的。通常没有专业安装，也不需要合同。HomeHome房主将传感器贴在门和窗户上，并本身设置了运动探测器和相机；一切都连接到启用Wi-Fi的集线器，并通过移动应用程序进行控制。
与老式的安全产品不同，这些智能系统可以通过智能手机为房主即时信息提供有关他们家中发生的事情的即时信息。HomeHome而且他们通过监视和紧急服务进行无线沟通，而不是依靠可能由入侵者切割的座机。
至于智能安全摄像机，它们正在迅速发展，最著名的是随着夜视技术的改进。颗粒状的黑白镜头正在用酥脆，高分辨率的红外视频和更新的全彩模式取代。多亏了新的面部识别技术，在不久的将来，相机将不仅能够告诉某人正在接近，而且是他们是陌生人还是家庭的一部分，从而减少了错误的警报。
The Smart Security Difference
“我欣赏,我可以看到发生了什么home no matter where I am—one time I checked in from a cruise ship,” says Jim, who set up aSimpliSafe system。“And when I arrive home, I can disarm the system and unlock the door from my driveway.” A smart alarm can be voice-controlled, too, if connected to a voice assistant such as an Amazon Echo or aGoogle Nest设备。
Systems also can be customized with add-ons that traditional wired alarms don’t offer, such as water-leak and smoke detectors, as well as temperature sensors that send you a smartphone alert if your pipes are at risk of freezing and bursting. Jim upgraded his own with leak sensors at his sinks and smoke sensors that alert him if a fire ignites.
Some companies, such as Ring, also include a feature in their mobile app that lets neighbors share and comment on one another’s videos, creating a virtual Neighborhood Watch.
What to Look for in a Home Security System
The easiest and most cost-effective solution for most homeowners is a whole-house smart security system. It comes with a hub or control panel with a siren, a handful of magnetic sensors that are triggered when a door or window is opened, a motion sensor that detects movement in a room, and sometimes a security camera.
But if you only need to monitor a small area, such as a sliding patio door, a front entryway, or part of the backyard, there are also stand-alone options that can be purchased à la carte, such as iHome’s iSB01 motion sensor ($30;ihomeaudio.com), which detects unexpected activity in a room, and the affordable Wyze Cam v3 ($30;wyze.com), a simple indoor/outdoor camera.
确保在外面安装的任何相机都供户外使用；您还可以检查IP（入口保护）等级，这表明其对元素（包括水）（查找IP55或更高）的效果如何。如果相机需要交流电源，请考虑如何在决定放置位于何处的电源时如何运行线路。如果电池供电，将其安装在很容易获取的地方以进行定期充电。大多数主要品牌提供监控作为升级。这可能值得支付，尤其是如果您经常旅行或经常超出无线范围。
4.99美元一个月(选项cancel anytime), most monitoring companies will call if an alarm is tripped and will send first responders to your home if you don’t answer within a set amount of time or if you request help.
对于吉姆来说，他节省的钱是一个重要的优势，但是他最喜欢他的智能家庭安全系统的是，它使他通报了他的知情和24/7的控制权。HomeHome他说：“我总是可以检查我的手机，以确切查看我家的情况。”“我完全可以访问。”
比较智能家庭安全系统HomeHome
These popular whole-house systems all offer starter packages with hubs and door/window sensors, plus plenty of extras, but their prices and features vary widely.
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- 你得到什么：The Starter System ($220) comes with a hub and two door/window sensors.
- 添加选项：门铃，室外和室内摄像头（每个摄像头200美元）；运动传感器（$ 25）;洪水和温度传感器（35美元）。
- Pros:访问有线警报客户使用的相同质量监控服务（每月20美元）。
- Cons:No smoke sensor available. Utilitarian design.
SimpliSafe
- 你得到什么：The Essentials package ($259) comes with a hub, three-door/window sensors, and a motion sensor.
- 添加选项：Doorbell, outdoor and indoor cameras ($99-$170 each); glass-break sensor ($35); smoke detector ($30); carbon monoxide sensor ($50); temperature sensor ($30); water sensor ($20); smart lock ($99).
- Pros:Established brand with dependable, relatively stylish hardware.
- Cons:监视服务昂贵，为每月25美元。室内相机感觉脆弱。
Wyze
- 你得到什么：The Core Starter Kit ($70) has a hub, two door/window sensors, and a motion sensor.
- 添加选项：Doorbell, outdoor and indoor cameras ($27-$51 each).
- Pros:Very good video quality despite the reasonable price tag. Sleek hardware design. Professional monitoring is only $4.99 per month, the most affordable on the market.
- Cons:No smoke sensor available.
Ring Alarm
- 你得到什么：The Alarm Security Kit ($200) comes with a hub, one door/window sensor, and a motion sensor. Monitoring is $20 per month.
- 添加选项：门铃，室外和室内摄像头，有些带有运动激活的灯（每个60- $ 250）；现有烟雾报警器熄灭时会发出警报的烟雾警报侦听器（$ 35）；洪水和冷冻传感器（$ 35）。
- Pros:Compatible with other brands’ “Works with Ring” devices.
- Cons：额外的门/窗户传感器的价格昂贵，每个20美元。
Vivint
- 你得到什么：The Starter Kit ($599, plus $45 per month for monitoring) includes a hub, two door/window sensors, a motion sensor, and a leak detector. Or sign a five-year contract and pay $60 per month.
- 添加选项：门铃，室外和室内摄像头（每个$ 200- $ 400）；烟雾和一氧化碳探测器（$ 100）；玻璃爆破传感器（$ 100）;智能锁（$ 180）。
- Pros:Sophisticated, easy-to-use equipment. Works with third-party Z-Wave devices.
- Cons： 昂贵的。需要安装专业。