Items Tagged With security

Here's an interesting little device that detects movement and then records video through the standard peephole of your door...

"Did you know that burglars often come right up to the front door of a home and knock to make sure no one is at home before robbing a house? While you're away for work or holiday, your home could be more vulnerable to break-ins. IntelliCorder is a new gadget to help protect your home and family. The IntelliCorder is a motion-activated surveillance system for your front door. Designed to let you see who's on the other side of the door, it can provide security on demand. This patented door system uses a DVR (digital video recorder) and monitoring screen for real-time viewing and recording of anyone approaching your door within 2 meters...

The FPR01 Fingerprint Reader is now available for Comfort. It works with the UCM/ACCESS to communicate with Comfort.

This is suitable for homes and small offices, which is the main market for the Comfort system. Each of 16 users can register several fingerprints for recognition when the user is authenticated. Besides opening the electronic lock, the system can activate Scenes depending on the validated user.

For example, for office staff, the office lights and air-conditioners can be turned on and the security system can be disarmed. For the cleaner, the door is unlocked and system is disarmed only at certain times. A valid fingerprint can also arm the security system and switch off all lights, air-conditioners and appliances within the home and office. Comfort can dial to programmed telephone numbers (or send SMS using the UCM/GSM Module) when the security system is armed or disarmed...

This video was posted on our forums by one of our readers. We think it's safe to say that it may be a little too early to rely on finger print door locks in your smart home...

Another RFID door lock solution, this time in a $300 package that's more suited to a domestic installation...

"Getting into your home using the RFID Digital Door Lock is a breeze. Just tap your RFID card or keyfob to the reader button to activate, authenticate and unlock your door.

With the PIN pad, you'll never lock yourself out ever again. Calling a locksmith to unlock your door or to change your lockset because you misplaced a key will be a thing of the past. Change your PIN and reprogram your RFID cards should you ever lose your keys or have them stolen. No need to change locks...

Rolec have just announced the completion of their new smart home demo room... "The Rolec Group are please to announce the opening of their new Demo Room - Following extensive refurbishment of their 19th Century Coach House Offices they have created a dedicated meeting and demonstration room ideal for showing potential and existing customers alike the benefits of various Home Automation products. All in one room they have working displays of...