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Breakfast's Technology Test-Driver Ben Gracewood investigated new forms of home security.
Axis
M1031W Wireless Camera
Price: $559 ex-GST
The Axis M1031W wireless surveillance camera is more than just a
webcam. At its most basic, you can access the images via a
password-protected web page from anywhere on the internet. However,
the camera supports two-way audio and event monitoring. You can
have it email you if it detects motion, then log on and either
converse politely with the person you see on the other end, or
perhaps play pre-recorded dogs barking or police sirens to deter an
intruder.
Rating: 4/5
Jaycar 8
Zone Wireless Alarm
Price: $214
If you want a simple security system for a flat or perhaps a boat,
and don't want to spend time and money running wires around the
house, something like this wireless alarm might be just right. It
comes with all the features you'd expect from a higher end system:
8 separate zones, 120dB siren, a keychain fob for arming/disarming,
a passive infra-red sensor, and two door sensors. You can purchase
additional sensors to expand the system beyond the initial
configuration. The main downside is all the sensors require
batteries to operate, but the system does work as advertised.
Rating: 3/5
Inferno Sound
Barrier
Price: $1300+
Your current home security system probably has a loud internal
piezo siren. These sirens are designed to deter burglars, but very
rarely do their intended job. The Inferno sound barrier takes the
basic piezo siren a step further. Using multiple moving frequencies
at more than 125dB, the Inferno seriously disorientates an
intruder, causing them to leave the area rather than stay and
complete their intended task. I was rather sceptical, but after an
extremely brief listen of this Swedish military technology, I'd be
surprised if any thief sticks around to have their ears assaulted
for more than a couple of seconds.
Rating: 5/5
