Use the internet to protect your family and home

The internet has evolved into an indispensable tool for protection and security. Here's everything you need to know about internet safety.

Using smart home devices such as a Ring Video Doorbell to see who is at your house when you aren't there or tracking your children's movements have almost become necessities. These devices, however, are useless if you do not have internet access.

Using the internet to keep yourself safe

The internet can assist families and loved ones in remaining physically safe both inside and outside the home. For example, when their children begin to leave the house on their own, it is not uncommon for parents to purchase smartphones for their children in order to track their children's location or stay in contact with them when they are apart.

Access to high-speed internet is required for any smart home security system or online tracking app. Most internet plans limit the number of devices that can connect to the internet at the same time before the connection begins to slow.

This is due to bandwidth constraints. Each device consumes a certain amount of bandwidth, and if that bandwidth is too thinly distributed, no devices will function properly. As a result, the faster the internet plan you choose, the more devices you want to connect in your home at the same time.

For example, security cameras require approximately 2 Mbps upload speeds per camera. If you have four security cameras, you'll need an internet connection that can handle upload speeds of 8 Mbps.

When selecting an internet plan, you must consider both your download and upload speeds, because upload speeds will be significantly slower than download speeds unless you have fiber optic technology.

Ways to protect your home

There are numerous methods for protecting your home. Some methods necessitate the purchase of products, while others simply involve communicating with your children and other loved ones. Protecting your home does not imply living in fear, but rather preparing yourself for future success.

Smart Home Protection

Investing in a home security system is unquestionably one of the most effective ways to safeguard your property. According to studies, home security systems deter approximately 60% of burglars. There are numerous security devices available. Among the most popular surveillance devices are:

·         Smart security cameras: Use an app to monitor your home in real time.

·         Smart locks allow and deny entry into your home.

·         Smart doorbells: Monitor and communicate with visitors to your door.

·         Smart lighting: Set your lights to turn on automatically when motion is detected.

·         Intelligent motion detectors: Receive notifications when motion is detected.

·         Smart window breaking sensors: Receive notifications if someone attempts to break through your windows.

Keeping your internet connection safe

Another aspect of safety is online safety. You can secure your Wi-Fi network in several ways, including:

·         Change the name of your network: Routers come with a default name, which can indicate to hackers that your network has not yet been secured.

·         Make use of strong passwords: Passwords should not contain any personal information and should be no more than 16 characters long.

·         Invest in a Virtual Private Network (VPN): This allows you to build a private network on top of a public network for added security.