Plant Stolen? Protect Your Porch With Arlo Today
Plant lover? Learn how to keep your plants—and your home—safe.
Plant lover? Learn how to keep your plants—and your home—safe.
Raise your hand if you like plants! Because what’s not to like? They liven up every room, are generally easy to maintain, and give you a sense of pride when they thrive. They also make great housewarming gifts. Unfortunately, just like you or a new homeowner, thieves also like plants. They like them so much, they’re willing to steal them off your porch.
It can be heartbreaking to invest time and energy into caring for your front porch plants, only to wake up one day and find them missing altogether. And, unless the stolen plants are particularly expensive (because, yes, some plants can be quite pricey), your local police department will likely do nothing about it.
So, you’ll want to protect your porch. Not only to secure your plants, but also your patio furniture, your lawn ornaments, and your peace of mind. Here’s how you can keep your front porch safe.
Your porch should be a sacred place. It’s not only the entryway to your home, but also a place for resting and reflecting. Everyone and everything in there should be safe, including your plants. Here are five different ways to keep thieves away from your front porch.
A security camera is an essential home security device. For starters, it can deter potential thieves when installed in plain sight. Security cameras also let you remotely monitor your house from anywhere using a mobile app.
In terms of front porch protection, a security camera will discourage burglars from approaching your plants. Moreover, if a thief is determined to take your property, you’ll have security footage for identification. For instance, take this thief nabbing a couple plants from someone’s front porch:
Consider options like the Arlo 2nd Gen Essential Security Camera. It comes in either an HD or 2K video capture model and both feature Color Night Vision. It even comes with an Integrated Spotlight that turns on when motion is detected, catching thieves on the spot. Best of all, this camera starts at only $49.99, giving you more budget for extra plants. (Because there’s no such thing as “too many plants.”)
Plus, give your security camera extra features with a subscription plan like Arlo Secure. This plan adds 30-day cloud storage for your security footage, year-long 24/7 Emergency Response, and Video Object Detection with AI.
The charm of your front porch often lies in having an outdoor living space where you can relax and enjoy the fresh air. With a porch enclosure, you can maintain that feeling while improving security. There are several ways to achieve more privacy.
For instance, you could install curtain panels, giving you extra privacy and keeping your precious plants out of strangers’ sight. Alternatively, a screened-in porch can keep mosquitoes and thieves (both equally annoying) away. Another option is installing windows, enabling you to open them for fresh morning air and close them when adverse weather conditions hit your neighborhood like wind, rain, or snow.
Video doorbells are especially designed for front porch protection. Options like the Arlo 2nd Gen Video Doorbell feature Night Vision, Motion Detection, 2-Way Audio, and an Integrated Siren. It comes in either HD or 2K video capture and an ultra-wide 180° Field of View for head-to-toe coverage.
Use your video doorbell to greet friendly neighbors or deter potential porch pirates. Plus, it’s excellent for receiving deliveries such as packages or food. With a video doorbell, you’ll always keep an eye on your front porch, receiving notifications on your smartphone when someone approaches your house.
Secure your plants to your porch using zip ties, ropes, or chains. While it may be a less elegant solution, it can be just as effective. To maintain your home aesthetics, try concealing the ties with smaller potted plants.
You could also consider tying all your plants together. If a thief attempts to snatch one, they’ll be met with a chain reaction involving all your remaining plants. It might get messy, but at least you’ll be able to keep your plants.
Here’s a unique way to use an alarm system: Instead of installing motion detection sensors inside your house, consider placing them in your potted plants. When a thief tries to steal them, the sensors will trigger an alarm and you’ll get a notification.
Options like the Arlo Home Security System come with All-in-One Sensors, allowing you to monitor up to eight different threats. These include open doors and windows, smoke alarms, tilt, light and temperature changes, and more. They even allow you to keep an eye on water leaks, protecting your cherished plants—and your house—from floods.
Protect your home, your plants, and your loved ones with Arlo security cameras, video doorbells, and home security systems. Arlo allows you to keep every space, including your porch, protected. Just like any plant, you deserve a safe place to thrive and grow roots.
