Home security systems can be costly, complicated and oftentimes require time-consuming installation. A new system seeks to get rid of these inconveniences by letting users wirelessly monitor their homes.
With the Scout system, users can watch over their home for free from a smartphone, tablet or computer via Wi-Fi, or pay for professional monitoring. The sleek palm-sized device, which has sensors, can easily be transported to another location, according to Scout's official website. Each system comes with a "base station," which plugs directly into an Internet router, and communicates with the sensors wirelessly.
Users are able to control and monitor their system remotely, with alerts being sent to their personal device. They can respond to alerts by turning on the lights at home, opening the garage door or calling the police, among other options.
"By eliminating the middleman, Scout makes home security affordable and efficient while maintaining its effectiveness," says Lindsay Cohen, vice-president of Sandbox Industries, a seed investor in Scout. "People think home security is a luxury purchase. Scout is here to change that."
Scout is available for pre-order on the company's website, starting at $120. The first batch ships in August provided the product reaches its $180,000 crowdfunding goal. Check out the video, above, for more.
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