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TECH
TECH
Swann Swannone
Smart Home Control Kit
Your home can become a high-
tech paradise thanks to the Swann
Swannone Smart Home Control Kit,
offering unspoiled, screw-free set-up
(crucially) and superior remote-
monitoring features. It also happens
to be one of the most affordable
advanced home security systems on
the market. And in almost every way,
it succeeds in being one of the most
uncomplicated.
The physical set-up procedure
is simple and quick. The cameras,
which offer a resolution of 720p and a
76-degree viewing angle, are attached
to walls, doors or window frames
using special adhesive strips, which are
supplied with the kit. But if you want to
use more permanent screws anyway,
that’s also possible.
Significantly, the cameras are
discreet, at 227 x 140 x 60.5mm, and
can be set to a wide variety of angles
using the provided magnetic stand. The
system is controlled by the SmartHub,
which can be set up on Windows, Mac,
iOS or Android and is connected to the
individual cameras. However, certain
features on the SmartHub are locked
behind a paywall.
Uniden has responded to the increasing
interest in peace of mind via commercial
home security with flying colours. The
Uniden Guardian App Cam 25 is an
excellent example of what is possible in
contemporary home surveillance.
The camera, which is on a handy swivel
mount, must be plugged into a power
point with the included adaptor. On the
other hand, it also comes with a microSD
card slot, so that recordings can be stored
locally or viewed later on a computer.
With a weatherproof rating of IP66, being
outside in a downpour is handled with
absolute ease.
Worried about someone hacking into
your system? The wireless stream, in
crisp 720p from the Cam25, is digitally
encrypted. The App Cam 25 also comes
with a password that the user can
change at their leisure. On top of all
that, the Uniden Cam 25 may just be
the most affordable home security
system on the market.
Uniden GSHC 5000 -
Smart Home Monitoring Deluxe Kit
Also from Uniden is the GSHC 5000, which is the perfect
kit for someone looking to enter the world of commercial
home security, or simply looking to upgrade from a basic kit
to a higher end system.
A lot of home security systems include motion detection,
which is handy for receiving alerts on the corresponding
apps and useful for conserving battery life. The motion
detection system in the GSHC 5000 can be partially armed,
meaning that only certain sensors will be turned on –
practical for when you’re only occupying certain areas of
your house, or if pets are roaming the corridors.
The unit does lack a back-up power system should a
power cut occur, which is a standard feature of many
sophisticated home security systems.
Uniden
GDVR8A42 -
HD Security
Cabled System
As a wired
security solution,
the GDVR8A42
is a compellingly
comprehensive method
of protecting and
monitoring your home.
With four weatherproof
cameras plus two
additional internal
cameras, all equipped
with night vision and
the ability to relay
information back to
your Smartphone or
Tablet, the GDVR8A42
functions in a similar
manner to Uniden’s
wireless systems, but
with a lot more grunt.
The GDVR8A42 is
not wireless, but that
allows for superior
performance and
flawless image quality,
with enough storage
space to hold up to
a month of footage.
Don’t be deterred
by the presence of
wires, as they are
both uncomplicated to
install and effortless to
conceal.
Uniden App Cam 25 - Outdoor Weather Proof Camera
Swann DVR8-4600 8 Channel 1080p Digital Video
Recorder & 4 x PRO-A855 Cameras
What sets the DVR8-4600 apart from its competition is the staggering recording
time, allowing users to record continuously from eight separate channels for over
one hundred and sixty days, and even longer with motion detection enabled.
The quality of image is upgraded from lower-grade systems, with six 1080p
HD cameras provided, and a capability to add two more Swann cameras if
necessary. They are also able to record night vision for up to thirty metres.