As the dark nights draw in, improve your home security with Swann

Getting a doorbell camera or some wireless CCTV is one of the best ways you can help protect your home. Knowing who’s coming and going, or perhaps loitering around your front door, is a powerful first step toward improving your domestic security and comes in handy if you want to know when the postman is coming too.

Swann, a global leader in do-it-yourself security, has recently unveiled the MaxRanger4K Mini, the latest in its high-res, wireless security camera range. The MaxRanger4K Mini offers a robust wireless signal using the Wi-Fi HaLow protocol to bring hugely extended range and lower energy consumption to make it easier to cover your property.

Thanks to Wi-Fi HaLow, Swann MaxRanger4K Mini cameras can be placed as far as 125m from the base unit, and while the internal battery lasts months, you can equip them with a solar panel to charge them every time the sun comes out. Wherever the size or shape of your property, across multiple storeys and even with obstacles in the way, the Swann cameras will continue to send detailed video feeds capable of picking out faces, identifying car number plates, and even the logos on clothing or boxes. When the sun sets, the camera keeps working, with black-and-white night vision and a built-in spotlight to turn night into day.

Swann’s True Detect+ system identifies people and vehicles in your footage, detecting motion and even heat to trigger clip recording and analysis. You can use two-way audio through the built-in microphone and speaker to talk with people near your cameras, and all Swann products offer free recording with no subscription or hidden feed – there’s a 32GB MicroSD card included with the dual-camera kit to get you up and running immediately.

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If you want more security camera coverage, check out the AdvancedX Wired 4K NVR Security System from Swann. This 16-channel CCTV system comes with eight dome cameras, each with integrated spotlights for enhanced night vision. The AdvancedX system uses a wired connection to its cameras that supplies both power and data in the same camera, removing the vulnerabilities of Wi-Fi without adding too much complexity and remaining easy to fit. 

Able to be expanded to 16 cameras for extra coverage, and with a 2TB hard drive on its base station for spacious local storage, the detailed 4K video footage and clear provided comes with built-in motion detection and the ability to recognise people and vehicles. Pre-recording means you’ll have a record of what was happening seconds before the activity is detected, and recording continues after the action stops, providing a complete record of what happened. Smart searching and cloud storage options make dealing with the security footage simple too.

Home security

In a more domestic setting, a video doorbell camera can help improve your home security, and the Swann EVO Wireless Video Doorbell is your reliable front door companion. Its vibrant colour HD Camera with a wide 140° angle of view also offers powerful black-and-white night vision, enough to see two faces at the same time or a package on the ground, whatever the time of day. Two-way communication can welcome guests or deter unwanted company, but most impressively it implements Swann’s innovative  SwannShield adaptive AI, which can talk with visitors for you just like a real person – the world’s first doorbell to boast this feature.

Swann True Detect senses faces, motion and even body heat, ensuring reliable alerts when there’s someone at your door. Power can be supplied either using your existing doorbell wiring or with a rechargeable battery with an optional solar panel, and the EVO comes with a door chime to alert you to callers. Pop in a MicroSD card, and you’ll be able to record clips too, with no subscription fees.

When you’re away from home, a personal alarm can make the difference between feeling unsafe or not. The Swann ActiveResponse Personal Safety Alarm can help keep you safe anywhere, at any time. Pull the emergency pin, and the alarm emits a loud siren for immediate attention, while pressing the button on top sends your precise location to a trusted contact at no cost. This versatile device is easy to wear, clip on your bag or carry in your pocket with a handy keychain and lanyard included for your convenience, and is there for you in those crucial moments when you feel unsafe, face a medical emergency or find yourself in an accident and need help. Suitable for anyone who is out and about on their own including women, solo travellers, seniors, school-going children, and anyone who works late hours, the ActiveResponse Personal Safety Alarm is your go-to personal safety companion.