6 home security tech gadgets that will give you peace of mind

1 Ring Doorbell

The Ring Doorbell means you can always see who’s at your door, even when you’re not home. Once installed, simply download the app and pair with your doorbell. When anyone rings, your smartphone will notify you that there’s someone at your door. You can see them on the wide-angle HD video as well as speak to them. You can also adjust the settings so that you’ll even get a notification when there’s motion around your door, even if someone hasn’t rung the bell! Ring Doorbell, ring.com, $199.

2 Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt

Go keyless! The Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt means you’ll never need to open your door with a key again. Instead, program a secret code that only you and your family members know to lock and unlock the door easily and safely. You can also program alternate codes for other people; for instance, you could let the dog walker enter and then disable their code once they leave. The Schlage Connect features memory for up to 30 users. Schlage Connect Touchscreen Deadbolt, Schlage, starting at $183.

3 Belkin NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera with Glass Lens and Night Vision

This small, unobtrusive camera can provide you with so much peace of mind. Once it’s set up, simply launch the corresponding app on your smartphone or tablet and you can see inside your home with live, crystal clear HD video. It’s perfect for checking in on your kids or keeping an eye on the pets. Belkin NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera with Glass Lens and Night Vision, Belkin, $129.99.

4 MyQ Garage

Have you ever spent an entire day away from the house worried about whether or not you left the iron on? It’s a pretty bad feeling. But if you can’t remember if you closed the garage door as you hurried out of the house on your way to work, we can help. The MyQ Garage will allow you to control your garage door from anywhere in the world! Once installed, download the free app so that you can open and close your garage with just a swipe of your finger. MyQ Garage, Chamberlain, $129.99.

5 Canary

Like other home security cameras, Canary offers you the ability to record and view live video inside your home. Using the Canary app, you can stay connected to your home with your smartphone, no matter where in the world you are. Plus, it goes one step further by connecting you with police if needed or sounding an alarm in your home to scare off intruders. The device also allows you to monitor the health of your home: air quality, temperature and humidity. Home Security System, Canary, $199.

6 Sentri All-in-One Home Monitoring

We know that looks aren’t everything but we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention how sleek the Sentri All-in-One Home Monitoring system looks. At first blush, it looks like a simple display for the time and weather. But upon closer inspection, you’ll find that this handy little gadget will fast become the security hub of your home. It’s got a 120-degree wide-angle HD camera, night vision, motion detection, a thermometer, humidity sensor and air quality monitor. Best of all, it can also control other smart devices in your home like the Nest Thermostat, Philip Hue and Belkin WeMo. Sentri All-in-One Home Monitoring, Amazon, $249.