AI home security: How does it work?
AI is everywhere. Here’s how it can help you protect your home.
AI is everywhere. Here’s how it can help you protect your home.
Home security and artificial intelligence (AI) go hand in hand. Machine learning and smart object detection have significantly enhanced home security technologies. But how exactly does an AI-powered home security system work? And what are the benefits for your home’s protection? Let’s dive into AI-powered cameras and smart home security.
AI-powered home security cameras use artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time, advanced motion detection. AI home security systems leverage computer vision and machine learning to enable smart devices to identify and distinguish between objects, people, vehicles, and animals.
While a traditional security camera detects movement, an AI-powered smart camera can identify the specific object causing it. Instead of a generic “motion detected” alarm, AI detection enables notifications like “Package left on the front porch” or “Daniel is at the front door.”
For example, Arlo security cameras and video doorbells use AI when paired with an Arlo Secure subscription. When a potential threat is detected, specialized private servers analyze your security footage within milliseconds. If your Arlo cameras are the eyes, these servers act as the artificial brain.
AI-powered home security cameras offer several benefits, including reduced false alarms, enhanced accuracy, personalized detection, faster response times, seamless smart home integration, and improved security footage searchability.
Arlo AI-powered security cameras feature person, vehicle, fire, animal, and custom detection. They rely on a powerful recognition engine and custom AI models for advanced detection. Here’s a breakdown of each recognition feature.
Arlo can help you recognize familiar faces¹ by saving images of people detected on your camera. You can even preload photos of people you know to kickstart the facial recognition process. Once identified, Arlo will alert you when they appear on camera or your Arlo Video Doorbell.
Arlo can also recognize specific vehicles, so you’ll know exactly which car is entering or leaving your property. When a recognized vehicle is detected, you’ll get an alert the second it enters your camera’s field of view.
With Custom Detection, you can teach your Arlo camera to spot specific objects or changes in its field of view. For instance, they could identify a garage door opening a dog on the couch, or sprinklers turning on. You’ll receive smart notifications with the status of what’s detected.
Arlo’s Fire Detection feature helps protect your home by alerting you to flames, even before they trigger a smoke alarm. This AI-powered detection can monitor large areas and notify you immediately, so you can act quickly and prevent a bigger disaster.
Arlo security cameras can detect sounds like screams, gunshots, barking, glass breaking, and smoke or carbon monoxide alarms. You’ll be instantly alerted when your camera hears something unusual. Advanced Audio Detection helps you check what’s happening through live video and act quickly. For example, you can call for help if a scream or gunshot is detected or see if your dog is barking at a stranger.
Yes, AI-powered security cameras are already available. If you’re looking for security cameras with AI features, consider exploring options like Arlo security cameras. Nearly every Arlo camera leverages AI features. You can simply subscribe to Arlo Secure to start enjoying the benefits of AI-powered security.
AI isn’t just the future of home security — it’s here now. With an Arlo Secure subscription, your Arlo security cameras, floodlights, and video doorbells use Smart Object Detection for accurate, 24/7 protection. Don’t settle for outdated security. Leverage AI-powered protection today with Arlo.
1Person Recognition is not available for devices in Illinois, Texas, or Quebec, Canada.
