Stay safe and keep your prized possessions well guarded with these personal-security gadgets.
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On watch
You can’t be everywhere, but the Ezviz Mini Trooper can. This tiny security camera mounts just about anywhere, indoors or outdoors, without wires. Connect through your router, and you can sync up to six cameras to get alerts and keep track of the action on your smartphone. $110. (855) 693-9849; ezvizlife.com.
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Throw away the key
Tend to forget your housekey? No spare under the mat? Let your smartphone do the work with help from the August Smart Lock, which can lock and unlock doors, create virtual keys for guests and track when people come and go. It fits right over your existing deadbolt, so installation is simple. $229. (844) 284-8781; august.com.
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Easy access
Locker keys are a nuisance while you’re working out, and lock combinations can be tough to remember. Master Lock Bluetooth Padlock comes in handy by unlocking automatically with your smartphone or, when needed, its keypad. You can even share access with others. $70. (800) 464-2088; masterlock.com.
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Stash your valuables
Thieves can’t take what they can’t see. Keep coins, jewelry, cameras and other tempting items out of sight with the SentrySafe Security Safe with Electronic Lock. Program it with your own chosen combination to make it easy to remember. A bolt-down kit keeps it safely in place. $100. (800) 466-3337; homedepot.com.
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Wakey-wakey
You’ve tried black coffee, blaring music and frosty air-conditioning. Now stay awake on the road with help from the Nap Zapper Anti-Sleep Alarm. Wear it over your ear, and the second your head starts to nod, you’ll hear wake-up beeps. Then, you can pull over safely and take a nap. Please. $6. (888) 280-4331; amazon.com.
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Candid camera
Your word against another driver’s? A video record could clear things up. The Magellan RoadMate 6230-LM is more than a GPS—it’s also a dash-mounted camera that records wide-angle video of action around your car while you drive. In case of a collision, a lock feature preserves the video and data. $161. (800) 720-5537; magellan.factoryoutletstore.com.
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Who’s there?
A peephole is fine, but you have to walk all the way to the door to use it. With the Ring Video Doorbell, just glance at your smartphone to see who’s standing at the door—whether you’re home or not. You can have a conversation, too. Night-vision capability means you don’t have to leave the porch light on. $199. (800) 656-1918; ring.com.
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Smart alarm
There’s nothing like the panic that sets in when a smoke alarm goes off. Nest Protect smoke + CO alarm helps calm jangled nerves by sending an alert to your phone that tells you exactly where the problem is. You can silence the alarm from your phone—no broom handles needed to stop the noise. $119. (855) 469-6378; nest.com.
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Flood protection
Ah, the soothing sound of water. Except when it’s pouring from your water heater, dishwasher, tub, sink or sump pump. With a D-Link Wi-Fi Water Sensor, you’ll get a smartphone alert when there’s a leak, giving you time to act before there’s serious flooding. $60. (800) 326-1688; dlink.com.