Protect against squatters, intruders, and keep loved ones safe with home security products.

A home security system can be built using various items such as cameras, alarms, and smart light bulbs that can be purchased.

Protect against squatters, intruders, and keep loved ones safe with home security products.
Protect against squatters, intruders, and keep loved ones safe with home security products.

This holiday season, consider giving your loved ones the gift of home security.

Numerous products offer additional security for any property, including primary residences and rental spaces.

Instantly providing 24/7 surveillance of a property is one option that can be easily achieved through the installation of security cameras.

Another way to save money is by using smart light bulbs that can be programmed to turn on and off at specific times, making it seem like someone is home even when no one is.

Read more about these items and more.

home security system, camera and a house
A home security system can be built using a combination of alarms and surveillance cameras.  (iStock)

The installation of surveillance cameras is a great first step towards home security.

This is a security item that experts often advise homeowners to install.

To keep an eye on your home while you're away, George Huntoon, a Texas Realtor from Houston, recommends using cameras, alarms, and alarm systems.

It is crucial to be friendly with neighbors for home security purposes, as it allows each of you to assist one another by monitoring things when someone is absent.

There are many different companies that sell easy-to-install security cameras.

Outdoor security camera
Outdoor security cameras detect any motion that happens on the exterior of a home. Clear, live video is sent straight to the mobile device the camera is connected to. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

A mobile phone can be used to connect security cameras and detect any motion around the house.

The cost of security cameras varies based on the brand and the specific package chosen.

Several well-known brands offer home security systems, including SimpliSafe, Ring, Eufy, Lorex, and Blink.

An indoor camera is a good option for those who frequently travel or have pets at home.

A doorbell camera seamlessly blends into the entrance of a home.

Sleek in design, they have less bulk than traditional security cameras.

Ring doorbell cameras are popular ones to purchase.

Ring doorbell
Ring doorbell cameras are small, but are full of capabilities, like two-way audio and motion-detection.  (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

The front door of a house can easily be equipped with a device that captures clear video of anyone who approaches the property.

Smart light bulbs are a cost-effective and secure addition to any home.

With a mobile phone button click, smart light bulbs can be effortlessly controlled.

Smart lights can be programmed to turn on and off according to a schedule, or they can be controlled remotely even when the homeowner is not present.

This feature can make a house seem occupied even when no one is present.

An affordable door stop with an alarm is available for purchase.

An alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to open the door that has this placed behind it.

This can give homeowners and renters alike peace of mind.

Door stop
An alarm door stop puts a twist on the traditional item for an additional layer of security.  (iStock)

Easily set up window alarms on doors and windows around the house.

Ring is one company that has window and door sensors.

When these devices are set up and linked to a mobile device, any potential intrusions will be detected by an alarm.

If the person you are purchasing for already has Ring devices in their home, a Ring window and door contact sensor is a great addition to their security system.

by Ashlyn Messier

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