When mobile phones became a standard around a decade (or two ago), it was about being constantly connected even in an emergency. As we’ve progressed with technology, it’s not just our phone that is connected, it’s now the front door, the lamp, and now even your kids’ who can’t even operate a phone can be reached with the swipe of a button. It’s not just a SmartHome, it’s SafeHome with Verizon and their new array of safehome products.
Need to unlock the door for the technician, your friend who needed to borrow something while you’re at work or did you forget to lock the door? The Kwikset Kevo let’s you lock and unlock your door with the easy of your smartphone for assurance.
Kwikset Kevo – Venetian Bronze
$199.99 RIGHT NOW
- Turn your compatible Apple® iOS or Android® 5.0 device into an electronic house key
- Unlock a door with the simple touch of your hand when your smartphone is nearby
- Send guests or family a temporary electronic key, so they can let themselves in
If you’re mornings are as crazy as mind, you’re still wondering if you turned off the coffee pot or your flatiron well into your workday – until now. Belkin’s WeMo Insight Switch gives you the capability to turn off and on the switch while you’re away, allows you to set a schedule when you want electronics to turn off and on, or even monitor the amount of energy you are using.
Belkin WeMo Insight Switch
$59.99
- Turn home electronics on or off from your smartphone or tablet
- See how much energy your home appliances are using
- Create customized schedules, such as turning a lamp on at sunset
Wish you could see what’s happening at home when you’re traveling or even when you’re away from your hotel room? There are tons of options for security anywhere with the Canary Home Security system. Check in on home with your smartphone to see real time video with no installation or wires, but can also work with your automated security system for the ultimate anytime, anywhere safehome.
Canary Home Security – White
$249
- Complete home security system in one device
- Adapts to your home over time, sends notifications with HD video to your smartphone
- No monthly fees or contracts needed; quick and easy set up
Even if your child doesn’t need their own mobile phone, you still need to reach them or at least know where they’re at. With GitzmoPal you can always call or find your child whereever they are and they can call up to two different numbers if they need to reach you. And with up to six numbers set to reach GitzmoPal, Grandma, the babysitter and even your sister can reach your child if necessary.
GitzmoPal by LG
$79.00 (with one year contract)
- Make and receive calls with one button
- Locate GizmoPal on a map from your smartphone
- Water resistant, durable and fun to wear
Visit How to Better Step Up Your Home Security to a Safehome for more tips from Verizon.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says
I love all the safety options that are available these days thanks to technological advances! I need to feel safe in my home!
Amy Desrosiers says
I am going to have to show my sister this! She is looking for a home security for her small space. The Canary is ideal for her!
Dawn says
These gadgets are amazing. I love that I can lock and unlock my door with my smart phone. That’s pretty cool!
Jenna Wood says
I love how affordable, durable, and safe Gizmo Pal is, I wish there had been a technology like that around when I was a child- Momma might have let me out of the house more! It’s amazing how LG and Verizon are continually innovating to make life safer and more fun!
Kelly Hutchinson says
Wow! The Gizmo Pal is a really genius way to keep up with kids who do not have a cell phone. My kids both have a phone, but I would have used it if they didn’t.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Technology sure has come a long way, huh? I want a smart home.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
Wow I had no idea Verizon offered these amazing products and features! I need to tell my husband about these!
Marcie W. says
Wow these products all sound amazing! I would really like for us to get smart thermostats for our home and that security system looks great too.
Tammy Roy says
These sound like amazing things to have. I would love to be able to unlock my door with my phone. I am going to look into that for my home.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I have a system that i can control from my phone. It will alert me every time the door is opened if i set it to. My kids used to freak out when i would text them and ask why they were home. They did not know how i was doing it.
Andrea Kruse says
I love how smart our homes are becoming! Especially since I love in a rural area, it is hard to just swing past to check on things left on. And the GitzmoPal for kids would be really helpful for my 3 kids. I am so excited with the way tech is heading these days!
Vera says
I had no idea that these products existed!! I love the door lock that would be so handy with how much we travel and the kids being older now.
Felissa @ Two Little Cavaliers says
Those GtzmoPals are pretty ingenious if you ask me. They are great for the younger kids that are too young to have a cell phone. Verizon has done it again!
dawn says
Wow! This is new to me. I had no idea that they existed. I am going to have to look more into them because since blogging I have turned into such a gadget girl. lol