5 Ways You Can Improve Your Home Security

While setting up home security might not be as exciting as browsing for new furniture or planning a room makeover, it’s definitely a more important priority. With break-ins and burglaries regularly popping up on news sites and local Facebook groups, it’s a smart move to take extra precautions. Strengthening your home security not only helps protect your property, but more importantly, gives you peace of mind that your family is safer. The good news is that PB Tech has a wide range of excellent home security solutions, from smart cameras to video doorbells, that are easy to install and ready to go. Once your home is secured, you can get back to enjoying the fun stuff, knowing you've got an extra layer of protection in place.

Video Doorbells

One of the easiest ways to protect your home from package thieves, intruders, and unexpected visitors is with a smart video doorbell, giving you a clear view of who’s at your front door, whether you’re home or not. With just a glance at your phone, you can see, talk to, and record anyone at your doorstep in real-time, and some models even let you trigger a built-in alarm or pre-recorded voice message. These doorbells typically send instant motion alerts, offer HD or even 2K video streaming, support night vision, and store clips either locally or in the cloud. Installation is usually quick and DIY-friendly, making it easy to get up and running in an afternoon. While RING popularised the category, today you’ll also find excellent options from brands like Arlo, Eufy, Google Nest, and others, each offering their own take on smart features, privacy controls, and subscription plans.

Security Cameras

front door might see the most action, but it’s smart to have security cameras covering other areas too, like side entrances, driveways, backyards, and even inside your home. Modern smart cameras do more than just record; they offer high-resolution video (often 2K or 4K), colour night vision, motion detection with person, vehicle, or package recognition, and instant phone alerts when something’s up. Many also include two-way audio so you can talk to visitors (or scare off intruders), plus support for cloud or local storage and smart home integration with Google Assistant, Alexa, or Apple HomeKit.

Smart Locks

Smart locks are a fantastic addition to a truly smart, connected, and secure home. They let you come and go without needing a physical key, and some even automatically lock behind you, ensuring your door is always secure. Many models can also track who enters and exits your home, giving you added peace of mind. Depending on the smart lock you choose, you can unlock your door using a passcode, fingerprint scanner, mobile app, or even voice control. There are even new models which work with facial recognition! Not only do they help keep unwanted visitors out, but they also make it nearly impossible to lock yourself out.

Security Systems

An increased risk of getting caught is enough to deter most criminals. That's where these security systems come in handy. If you've got one of these systems in place, break-ins on your property won't be very low key and will likely scare off the intruder before they can commit the crime. We've got DIY Security Alarm Kits, door and window motion sensors, floodlights, panic buttons, and more, from a great range of leading security brands.

Smart Lights and Plugs

When thinking about home security products, smart lights and smart plugs probably aren't one of the first things to pop into mind. But they do make really great additions to a more secure home - especially if you're frequently away from home or going on holiday for a period of time. With smart lights and/or smart plugs, you can schedule your lights or other electronics to turn on and off at certain times to create the illusion that someone is home. We've included some popular options to consider below!