| Growing up during the Magnum P.I. and Simon | | | | 1. RFID Digital Door Lock Available From |
| & Simon years I have to consider myself a | | | | ThinkGeek |
| security gadget enthusiast. Back during those | | | | Never worry about which key opens the door to |
| times being a P.I. (private investigator) seemed | | | | your home with this interesting door lock. This |
| like the most exciting job on the planet. It is not | | | | lock cannot be picked. In fact it has a built in |
| surprising that I find myself drawn to all the latest | | | | alarm should the door be forced open. It comes |
| home security gadgets. | | | | with 8 RFID Smart Keys including 4 cards, 2 tags, |
| There is no substitute for a home security | | | | and 2 fobs. Included in the design of this digital |
| system but these gadgets are just plain neat. | | | | lock is a PIN pad. The PIN pad can be used if you |
| Statistics show that a burglary occurs every 15 | | | | do not have your RFID Smart Key. |
| seconds. Keeping that in mind your first mode of | | | | Naturally the best "gadget" we can have in our |
| protection should always be a home security | | | | house are alarm systems. The above items |
| system with monitoring services. I will go into | | | | should never be considered the final security |
| more detail at the end of this articles to help you | | | | options for your home. They are merely fun |
| select a security provider. Now on to the nifty | | | | gadgets to include in your home security system. |
| gadgets! | | | | When selecting a home security provider, look for |
| 5. FTV-10 Fake TV Burglar Deterrent Device | | | | one of the top names in the industry such as |
| This gadget simulates a television to people | | | | ADT, Brinks, or Honeywell. Choosing a top name |
| outside your home. The FTV-10 produces light | | | | will give you more options in your security |
| effects that mimic the varied light of someone | | | | system. Be wary in your selection. Not all security |
| watching television. It uses a bright LED light | | | | providers are the same. |
| output which is microprocessor controlled. The | | | | All providers will include three standard buttons on |
| output resembles light produced by a 27" TV. This | | | | there control panel to quickly call medical, fire, and |
| device is the perfect item to setup on a timer in | | | | police response units to your home. This is |
| your home when you go on vacation. | | | | excellent but you must have a landline connected |
| 4. Hidden Wall Safe Available From ThinkGeek | | | | to the control unit. ADT Safewatch stands out |
| This tiny safe is the perfect place to put small | | | | from all the rest with their ability to contact the |
| valuables or stash some extra money. Often if a | | | | CMC (Customer Monitoring Center) using a nearby |
| burglar enters your home they are only there for | | | | cellular tower using Safewatch Cellguard. In a time |
| a few minutes. This hidden safe looks exactly like | | | | when home owners are switching to Internet |
| a regular wall outlet. The plate on the outside of | | | | phones or cellular phones this is a prime feature. |
| this wall safe can be changed to match the | | | | Look for a security system that has pet sensitive |
| existing ones in the room where you install the | | | | motion detectors. These can be setup to either |
| "fake outlet." This is a cheap, easy solution to | | | | recognize the size of an intruder or detect |
| keep a couple pieces of jewelry away from | | | | temperature changes. This allows you to still arm |
| prying eyes. The dimensions of this safe is: 7"H x | | | | the home while you are away. Your indoor pets |
| 3.5"W x 2.5"D. | | | | will not trip a false alarm which can save you |
| 3. Mini Bug Detector Available From ThinkGeek | | | | money in the long run. Excessive false alarms are |
| So, maybe you don't have a reason to be | | | | costly for both the monitoring service and |
| concerned about wireless microphones or | | | | yourself. |
| transmitters but this is just plain awesome! Take | | | | Another important feature is the ability to detect |
| this gadget with you traveling to secure your | | | | fire, carbon monoxide, freezing pipes, and flooding. |
| hotel room or use it in your office. It has the | | | | These features are add-on features available |
| ability to detect those hidden little bugs and show | | | | from most security providers and an excellent |
| you where they are with an audible tone and LED | | | | investment in the protection of your home and |
| signal strength display. This device looks for | | | | family. The carbon monoxide monitor is an |
| transmitters using frequencies between 50MHz | | | | absolute must for any home as this gas is both |
| and 3 GHz. | | | | odorless and colorless. It can cause serious health |
| 2. Biometric Wall Safe Available From Norco | | | | complications and even death to your family. |
| Alarms | | | | Finally look for a system that provides you with |
| Biometrics is a fascinating technology that is being | | | | the most comprehensive monitoring service such |
| found as an optional component for computer | | | | as ADT's 24 Hour Monitoring. Unlike Brinks, ADT |
| security as well as access control to buildings. This | | | | monitoring has a total of five monitoring centers |
| safe has a small footprint with dimensions of 15 7 | | | | which immediately take over if one center |
| 16" H x 16 3/8" W x 7/8". The 7/8" is how far | | | | becomes unavailable. |
| from the wall the safe is. This safe is small | | | | Burglary, fires, and floods can cost you thousands |
| enough to easily hide behind a painting just like in | | | | of dollars if not detected quickly. Take the time |
| those old Magnum days but large enough to hold | | | | to investigate all your options in home security to |
| up to two handguns. There is a small hidden | | | | safeguard your home and family. This small |
| compartment inside the safe to keep personal | | | | investment can make a large difference. |
| items out of view. | | | | |