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Electromagnetic interference can come from many other devices, including baby monitors, remote controls, power lines, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lighting. Structural interference comes from walls, floors, ceilings, or things like metal filing cabinets. However, these issues are rare. To help counter potential issues, each wireless sensor contains its own battery, which works great, especially in a power outage. Just make sure you stay on top of changing out your batteries so you know they’re always operating at peak performance. Additionally, wireless security
systems are quite safe—to learn more, visit our blog post on wireless home security systems. If your home has been prewired for a security system, a hardwired option may be a better choice since the system will be easy to install. If you already know which provider installed the equipment, activating your system is simple—all that’s required is a phone call and maybe a tech visit to update the control panel. If you’d rather go with a different provider, installing and updating the system ought to be as straightforward as programming a new number into the control panel. In some cases, a converter or even a new control panel may be necessary, but as
long as the wiring itself hasn’t been damaged, all the existing sensors should work with any provider’s equipment—all hardwired systems contain essentially the same technology. One of the ways Vivint is trying to separate from the competition is by positioning themselves as more of a ‘home automation’ solution.
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Blink XT2 is the first device to feature Blink’s exclusive new chip technology, making it even more efficient. It features extended battery life, offering two
years of battery life with just two AA lithium batteries. When used exclusively for motion activated recording or Live View, Blink XT2 provides double the usage of the original Blink XT on a single set of batteries. Or customers can use two way talk and still get the same two year battery life. It also comes with enhanced motion detection, including micro activity zones to more precisely customize motion detection and reduce false motion alerts, so you are alerted only of the movement that
matters. Plus, Blink XT2 is wire free, making it easy to install indoors or out for complete coverage and peace of mind. “We listened to our customers and delivered a product that not only improves existing standout features such as two year battery life, but also adds new features like two way talk and enhanced motion detection to further improve the product experience,” said Peter Besen, GM of Blink. “Starting at $89. 99, the all new Blink XT2 provides an affordable and high performing option for customers seeking whole home security and peace of mind. ” Two way talk provides added security by allowing you to have conversations with whomever is at your home. Simply use the talk button in the Blink app to greet guests or scare off bad actors no matter where you are.
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And beware of using an indoor camera to look outside; they can’t usually capture images through a window or after dark. You cannot use cameras alone for home security. That needs a different approach of boots on the ground,
regular patrols and guard dogs, proper perimeter fencing, security floodlights, sirens, physical access barriers, electronic barrier breach detection
with security cameras being one of the devices used. Considering just the camera part, a security audit is needed to identify weak points, and how to address them one by one with the optimal number and placement of cameras. Apart from physical security, one issue with wireless cameras, and in particular IP cameras is whether they can be accessed from an external network, how frequently vulnerabilities are patched so the window of available exploits remaining viable is short, and how to secure the vast amount of data generated, all to ensure that someone isn’t using it to monitor a range of targets over time to learn patterns/routines. One often sees comments about unexplained “voices” over the camera two way speaker speaking to the kid when the parents are away, and the suspicion that if that’s the case, someone is also watching.
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