{"id":19872,"date":"2016-12-20T11:19:55","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T19:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=19872"},"modified":"2016-12-20T11:19:55","modified_gmt":"2016-12-20T19:19:55","slug":"a-two-way-intercom-security-cam-keeps-you-connected-to-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/a-two-way-intercom-security-cam-keeps-you-connected-to-home\/","title":{"rendered":"A Two-Way Intercom Security Cam Keeps You Connected"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We have reviewed a number of really good home security devices before, but the Piper <\/a>security cam is the first one that incorporates a two-way intercom.  Just picture it, you can see what’s going on in your family room live…and talk to your kids, pets, aging parents, etc. from your phone from afar.  Now that’s pretty cool.<\/p>\n

The Piper security cam gives you the best of both worlds – it can help you watch over your home in case of intruders and helps you stay connected to home by checking in with  your family or pets while you’re away.<\/p>\n

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But Piper does even more, it houses a well-established connected home technology called Z-wave that allows your Piper app to control your lighting, appliances, etc., right from your phone.  Control your lights, know when a door has been opened, and more with other Z-wave devices.<\/p>\n

We have a number of devices using Z-wave.  I installed GE Z-wave light switches and plugs in our house (you can get them from Home Depot) so I can control them from my phone.  I set up these Z-wave devices years ago and needed to get a $200 device to help control them.<\/p>\n

The Piper security cam comes with a built-in controller, so you get the security cam and home control all packed in for one, much lower price.  <\/p>\n

Piper has two security cams available, the Piper Classic and the Piper NV.  If you are interested in exploring the amazing things you can do with home automation, I encourage you to buy the Piper NV.  It’s $80 more, but it packs a lot more punch.  It houses a more advanced Z-wave 500 series controller, which makes it easier to connect with other Z-wave products.<\/p>\n

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The Piper NV security cam also includes Night Vision, and you’ll be amazed at how well you can see what’s going on…even with all of the lights off.  Lastly, the Piper NV has a higher resolution camera at 3.4 megapixels versus the Piper Classic at 2.1 megapixels. <\/p>\n

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Did You Remember to Set the Alarm???<\/span><\/h2>\n

With traditional home alarm systems, they are only as good as the last person out the door…who remembers to set the alarm.  When family members are in a hurry or have a lot on their mind, it’s likely the alarm won’t get set.<\/p>\n

Piper solves this problem in a couple of ways…<\/p>\n

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  1.  Forget to set the alarm? No problem, just press the Away button in the Piper app from the car, office, or shopping mall.<\/li>\n
  2.  Too much work to press a button in the app? Download and install the free Life360 app<\/a> on each of your family member’s phones.  Life360 is a great family locator app where you can see on a map where each family member is located (really, where their phone is located).  The Piper app works in conjunction with the Life360 app to automatically “Arm” Piper once that last person (with Life360 on their phone) leaves the house.  It’s simple and brilliant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I’ve used the Life360 for several years now, it works great and a fantastic tool for keeping connected with your family…and best of all, it’s free!  Know when the last person left the house.  Know when your child reached…and left his\/her school.  Know when your child left Summer camp for home…all with Life360’s helpful GPS boundary fences.<\/p>\n

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    Three Security Modes<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Piper has three main security modes that are customizable to work around your preferences.  For example, you can choose what Piper should do if it detects motion, loud sounds, or if the temperature changes.  You can be notified by email, push notification, text, or email.  If you want everyone in your Life360 family to know of the sound, motion, or temperature, all you need to do is slide a button.  You can choose different options for each security mode.<\/p>\n

    They three modes are…<\/p>\n

    Armed Away<\/em><\/strong> \u2014 Used when everyone is away from home.  You can decide to automatically record after motion or sound is detected and whether or not you want a siren to go off.<\/p>\n

    Armed Stay<\/em><\/strong> \u2014   Used when everyone is home – best at night after everyone has gone to bed.  You can set rules accordingly and decide whether you want an alarm to sound off or not if motion\/sound is detected.<\/p>\n

    Disarmed<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Piper continues to provide live video and all of its features, but it does not enforce the custom security rules you created, with regards to sending notifications.  <\/p>\n

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    The Piper security cam can be used in any room you’d like to have surveillance.  In fact, you can connect multiple Pipers in rooms throughout your house to the Piper app if you’d like.  For my family, we have one set up in our family room.  <\/p>\n

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