How AI Security Cameras Can Keep Your Home Safe While You’re on Vacation
Off on an adventure? This powerful technology can keep your property secured
Off on an adventure? This powerful technology can keep your property secured
When you’re on vacation, your focus should be on relaxation, not worrying whether your house is protected. AI security cameras are a critical tool in keeping your property secure while giving you peace of mind.
Here, we’ll explore what AI security cameras are and what they can do, so you can spend more time enjoying your holiday, safe in the knowledge that your smart home security system has you covered.
AI security cameras use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to automate and improve many aspects of your home security system. Many of these cameras rely on internet connectivity and integrated mobile apps to give you more powerful security features at your fingertips.
Regular cameras detect objects by detecting the change of pixels within the camera feed. AI security cameras, on the other hand, use software algorithms to intelligently detect people, objects, sounds, and more, then automatically tag and notify you of what they’ve seen, making them essential for boosting your home security while on vacation.
Most of the time, your security cameras won’t record anything of interest. However, those brief moments when something enters the frame — a package delivery, a random person ringing the doorbell, someone walking near the side of the yard — are the moments you want to ensure get recorded.
AI security cameras can take care of that for you. For example, Arlo Secure technology uses a powerful Early Warning System that can detect a variety of shapes and sounds and automatically start recording once it notices something happening nearby. Arlo can recognize people, animals, packages, vehicles, nearby fires, and even sounds like dog barks or shattering glass and immediately capture that relevant footage for you, without any manual intervention.
AI technology pairs with other essential features that take your home security experience to the next level. These include:
Preparing your house for an extended vacation doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are some home security tips to help you put together an AI security camera system that works.
Start by thinking about the most important areas in and around your house. Consider entry points, blindspots, and areas that contain high-value items, as these would benefit the most from AI security camera placement.
The doorbell camera is a good place to begin building your security camera system. Arlo’s Video Doorbell offers a ton of crucial features, like 2K video, 2-Way Audio, and a 180° Field of View. When combined with AI detection and notifications, you’ll be able to see and react to anyone who comes to your door, even when you’re on vacation.
Outdoor cameras like the Arlo Pro 6 and the Arlo Wireless Floodlight offer the same AI-powered features in a battery-powered package, giving you more freedom and flexibility in camera placement. Then, you can round out your security system with Arlo’s Essential Indoor camera to help you keep tabs on pets, valuables, or anything else you need covered.
If your batteries die while you’re out on vacation, your security system won’t provide you with the coverage you need. The best wireless security cameras contain batteries that can last for several months between charges, ensuring your AI security cameras work while you’re away.
However, if you’re leaving for several months at a time, you might need some additional battery power to give you that peace of mind you need to enjoy your vacation. Consider upgrading to Arlo’s XL cameras and batteries, which can allow your cameras to run nearly a full year on a single charge.
When you’re on vacation, you won’t have a chance to react to unforeseen circumstances like a power or internet outage. Tying your AI security cameras together with the Arlo Home Security System can help to keep everything running, even when essential services aren’t working. Arlo SecureLink technology provides a longer range and a more secure connection for your cameras, while 24/7 Live Safety Agents can respond to emergencies when your alarm is triggered.
Wireless cameras won’t work without power. Double-check that all of your cameras have enough battery power to get through your vacation without shutting down.
It can be tempting to show off how much fun you’re having on your camping trip, but thieves will often check Instagram and Facebook feeds looking for hints that your house will be vacant. Avoid posting about your vacation until you’re back to avoid giving them an opportunity to break in.
If you’re going on an extended vacation, consider letting one of your neighbors know you’ll be out of town. They can keep an eye on things for you and alert you if they see anything suspicious, giving you an extra layer of protection alongside your AI security camera system.
Shadowy areas are a boon for criminals. Motion-activated floodlight cameras can ward thieves away and keep the general area safe while optimizing energy usage.
While your Arlo security cameras already come with powerful AI features out of the box, you can get so much more out of your system when you include an Arlo Secure subscription. For as low as $7.99 a month, you’ll get access to our powerful Early Warning System for automated movement and noise detection, alongside a 60-day archive of your security footage, accessible right from your mobile device.
If you upgrade to Arlo Secure Premium, you’ll get even more AI features, like automated Event Captions and Video Search. You’ll also get the human touch from our 24/7 Professional Monitoring and Emergency Response programs, ensuring your house stays protected, no matter where in the world you vacation.
Sign up for Arlo Secure today for the ultimate in smart home security.
Regular cameras rely on changes in pixels to detect and notify users of objects in frame. This can lead to false positives, as the camera cannot analyze what is in frame, only that something moved. AI security cameras rely on machine learning algorithms to detect and analyze objects, sounds, and movements, to provide smarter, more reliable automated detection systems.
Arlo uses military-grade data encryption to protect your information both in transit and at rest alongside multi-factor authentication to keep would-be intruders out of your account. We also align our product and development cycle alongside security and privacy best practices and global requirements, like GDPR, to ensure your data remains private.
Arlo’s Advanced AI Detections are capable of recognizing people, vehicles, fires, and even custom objects. These detections happen on a general basis, such as understanding the difference between moving objects like people or animals and stationary objects like packages. If you want to get more specific, you can also upload images of friends and family, and Arlo will be able to recognize and tell the difference between the people you know and potential intruders.
