Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on Radio 105.7 - Home Safety Tech
Keeping things safe around the home is of paramount importance.
Have a listen:
1. Logitech Home Security Camera
$149 on sale
Watch over home from anywhere with Circle’s innovative security features. Enjoy unlimited 1080p HD video with night vision, advanced motion filtering with smart alerts, and multi-camera connectivity. Plus, with free 24-hour and subscription cloud storage solutions, you can access surveillance footage wherever you are.
Engage in live two-way conversations and download fun and memorable moments directly from the app. Circle is portable too, so you can follow the fun wherever it goes.
2. Winix Wi-Fi Air Purifier
The WINIX HR1000 Air Purifier combines advanced air cleaning technologies with user centric elegant design, to create an elite member of the Winix family; best used in any area of the home. Sporting a 5-Stage air purification system with Washable Pre-Filter, Coated Deodorization (CD) Carbon Filter, Anti-microbial True HEPA Filter and WINIX PlasmaWave Technology.The HR1000 is one of our premier Wi-Fi enabled products; compatible with the WINIX SMART app.
Features 5-stage filtration:
Washable pre-filter - removes large particles
Carbon filter - removes odors and gases
HEPA filter - removes microscopic airborne particles
Anti-microbial HEPA coating - prevent mold and bacteria growth
Winix PlasmaWave Technology - reduces odors, gases and chemicals
Easy-to-use digital controls
Child lock prevents tampering
Built-in handles for easy transport
An air quality indicator informs you about the current quality of your indoor air with 3 color readings. Quality levels include good (blue), fair (amber), and poor (red).
An Auto Mode automatically adjusted based on indoor air quality readings
There are four fan speeds
Sleep Mode runs the fan on its lowest speed and disables the air quality light for easy nighttime sleeping
A timer allow operation of 1 hour, 4 hours, or 8 hours
3. Roqos Router
$19.99 and then a monthly subscription
Roqos, the first-ever cloud-based Wi-Fi router service that provides enterprise-grade cybersecurity and parental control features has some tips for anyone who uses a home Wi-Fi router, especially some parental technology support.
While you enjoy fast Internet access through Roqos Core Wi-Fi router, your home will be safe from inappropriate content, malware, viruses and attacks.
Roqos Core Wi-Fi router is available in three attractive colors.
4. Fireplace Safety Screen
Fireplaces and other hearth products are beautiful, functional additions to any home, but they can pose a risk when not used and attended to with proper vigilance.
Ensure that a safety screen is securely in place when your hearth is in operation to reduce the risk of potential burns, especially when children are present.
5. Carbon Monoxide Monitor
* Home Alert makes one for $44
Carbon monoxide detectors are a lot like smoke detectors, but instead of looking for signs of fire, they detect levels of carbon monoxide. Depending on the brand, detectors operate in one of three ways: with a biomimetic sensor, metal oxide semiconductor, or electrochemical sensor.
Biometric sensors use gels that change color after absorbing a certain amount of carbon monoxide. Metal oxide semiconductors have silica chips that send electrical signals to trigger an alarm. Electrochemical sensors are considered to be the best in the industry. They use chemical solutions and electrodes that release currents to sound an alarm.
You'll want to install carbon monoxide detectors like smoke detectors—on every level of your home. For areas with more carbon monoxide producing appliances, like your kitchen, garage, and basement, you should install multiple detectors.
6. Screentime App
The Screen Time app—built for parents by parents and born out of one father’s struggle witnessing his eldest son develop an unhealthy attachment to technology—is designed to help people manage their kids’ screen time to ensure they are enjoying the benefits of tech in balance with offline socialization, activities and adventures.
Yet many parents have not considered what impact the new devices will have on their children’s lifestyle balance. While technology has benefits—from developing language skills to learning enhancements—too much of it can have adverse effects on kids, contributing to behavioral issues, obesity, sleep irregularity and more.
American Academy of Pediatrics Screen Time Recommendations: only video-chatting for children under 18 months; only high-quality programming for toddlers 18-24 months with parental co-viewing; no more than one hour of supervised screen time per day for kids ages 2 to 5; and consistent limits for youth over age 6—and yet many children are logging up to seven hours of screen time per day, including TV, tablets, smart phones, computers and other devices (read more here and here).