Parents who work or businessmen who travel often face the issue of monitoring their homes by themselves whilst they are out of the home. It’s not possible to find someone to take care of your home and your children or even pets, especially on a daily basis. For such people, having home security applications in their phones is a must so that they can keep an eye on their home wherever they are.
There are many different home security applications available on PlayStore, which can make it difficult for you to choose the right one. But worry not, because we are here to help.
In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the top home security applications. But before we go on to that, let’s see the different types of security applications available: There are two types of security applications:
Proprietary Applications
These applications are the ones that are linked to a specific home security system or equipment. This means that in order to use these applications, you will have to sign up with the security company.
Most home security applications belong to this category.
Universal (3rd-party) Applications
These applications are not linked to any home security system or equipment. They can be used with a proper system or a DIY one as well. Examples include Reolink, Presence, Night Owl HD, AtHome and i-security. Let’s look at each of them in detail.
Top Home Security Applications
Reolink
Reolink is one of the most efficient home security applications. It is a free app that is fairly simple to use. All you have to do is plug it in with the security camera and you’re good to go!
The application is available on Reolink’s official website, Google Play Store as well as Apple Play Store and is used by over 2.5 million people worldwide. However, the app is compatible with Reolink’s security cameras only.
Presence
If you have an iPad lying around in your home, you can put it to good use by downloading Presence from the Play Store and monitor your property from any corner of the world. An added benefit is that the app is compatible with several devices.
However, it has only 50MB of free cloud video storage for motion-detection recordings, which is less. Moreover, the app is only available on iOS (Apple).
Night Owl HD
This app gives you peace of mind wherever you are. With the ability to give you a real-time view of your home no matter where you are, Night Owl HD is the first choice of many individuals looking to secure their home. In addition, you can also use the full functionality of the app from your desktop or laptop.
The only drawback is that the app is compatible with Night Owl’s security systems only. Learn more about how to use Night Owl HD and get started.
AtHome
We know it’s difficult to turn away from your home even when you’re out of town, so don’t do that anymore! As the name suggests, AtHome is a home security application that actually makes you feel at home while you’re away. The best part? You don’t have to install a separate home security system for this application to function because the app can turn your home computer into a surveillance camera. But the only issue with this is that the app stops working once the computer sleeps.
i-Security
i-Security is considered one of the best home security applications for Android OS. Through the app, you can watch live streaming of your home from different CCTVs and a surveillance system.
The app is compatible with different types of devices, which makes it the first choice of many users. Moreover, like AtHome, this app also has the option of turning your home computer into a surveillance camera.
However, there is one downside to this app that it may lag at times and a few of the users have also reported that it shuts down occasionally. The application is available on Google Play Store.
So Which App Is Best For You?
If we are being honest, there is no right answer to this question. Unfortunately, when it comes to choosing a home security application, there is no “one size fits all”. People have different requirements and their priorities at the time of choosing an application may as well be radically different. This is why we have mentioned a few of the prominent options at your disposal to help you compare and contrast the pros and cons of choosing each and make an informed decision. The above-mentioned information will surely help you see which of the home security app is the most suitable for your individual requirements.
So, what are you waiting for? Go through the information and choose an application to ensure optimum security for your home. Remember, there’s nothing that takes precedence to your home security.
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