According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), a total of 1,040,987 crimes were reported from 2016 to 2018. Metro Manila’s murder rate also went from 1,621 cases from July 2014 to June 2016 to 3,444 cases from July 2016 to June 2018. 

In times where our environment feels dangerous and unsafe, we need to take matters into our own hands and be more proactive in protecting ourselves. A good step to take is installing home security systems in your home. While it might be a bit pricey, when it comes to assuring the safety of ourselves and our loved ones at home, the investment is well worth it.

Installing a home security service assures a lot of benefits. First, it guards your house and the perimeter around it, and it helps keep intruders from entering your home. Moreover, when you’re away from home, the security system can automatically contact the authorities should a problem arise.

Here are three security devices you can install in your home:

1. CCTV

Installing CCTV or closed-circuit television can be a handy thing to have in your home. These video cameras transmit a signal to specific monitors which you can access to keep an eye on your home even when you’re away. According to Safewise, the Arlo Pro is the best wireless camera in the market. It’s also easy to use and it comes with many features. Here are a few of them:

• - Image resolution: 1280p x 720p
• - Sensitive Motion Detection
• - Allows sound detection
• - Zooms in up to 8x
• - 850nm LEDs for night vision
• - Weatherproof
• - Alert methods via phone and email
• - Etc

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2. Smoke Alarms

It’s very important to have smoke alarms in your home. A fire can happen when you least expect it and it can leave you with nothing afterwards. Smoke alarms or smoke detectors protect you from accidents getting out of hand. According to Safewise, the best smoke alarm with a long battery life is the First Alert Onelink. The alarm detects both smoke and carbon monoxide. It also comes with a voice alarm and a battery life that has a 10-year life expectancy.

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3. Motion Sensors

Installing motion sensors is a great investment to make even if you already have cameras, for example, installed in your home.  Motion sensors can be installed inside or outside your home, and it can be used to trip an alarm or illuminate areas whenever motion is detected. These devices are great to keep your home protected without your energy bill spiking up too high. According to Safety, the Kangaroo Motion Sensor is the best value motion sensor. Additionally, it is easy to install and controllable from your mobile app

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Here in the Philippines, you can avail the services of the following companies to help you with your home security needs.

Digital CCTV

We aim to provide our dealers partners, systems integrators, and our home, office, and enterprise customers with the most advanced security equipment at the lowest possible prices.

You, our customer, are important to us, whether you only need a single piece of equipment for your weekend project, or are planning a large scale security solution for your enterprise. Our products and services are backed up with outstanding warranty and service from global manufacturers, guaranteeing a long, reliable, and useful life for your security investment. Our competent technical team and our nationwide network of dealer partners can help you design and choose the most appropriate solution for your security needs.

Rover Systems

We are one of the world's leading providers of a wide range and state-of-the-art Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems. Our major aim is to provide electronic security solution to all households, small businesses and large industries such as educational facilities, airports, hospitals and the like. Our highly trained personnel can [provide] quality supports & services for our customer’s satisfaction.  We are a highly diversified and aggressive company engaged in making the world a safer place to live in.

Automation and Security Inc.

We are the best Security System Supplier in Philippines. We are providing dealership and selling the high quality security, network, electrical products of major brands like Hikvision, ZKTeco, Beninca, Ubiquiti, Mikrotik, Numens, CMX, Korenix, Garrett, Hiti, Lanstar. Quality price and service are the critical key factors that Automation and Security, Inc. continuously uphold.

We provide easy access to our clients through our branches in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao and aims to satisfy customers with our responsiveness, assurance of product and quality service and most of all reliability of our team.