If the fear of losing valuables is costing you your sleep, wake up to the convenience of safety gadgets. Some are expensive, but worth the peace of mind they ensure.
Biometric Lock
You must have seen enough movies to know how easy it is to jimmy a lock even for the most complicated safes. So your door lock hardly stands a chance, does it? Now, beat a savvy thief with technology. Install a fingerprint lock, which will only allow the door to open if it recognises a thumbprint or fingerprint. Starting price: Rs 11,990
Burglar Alarm System
Want a peaceful sleep without having to worry about every creak? Get a burglar alarm system. The motion sensors and glass-break sensors will warn you of trespassers, and the gas leak and smoke detectors will provide protection against fire hazards. Starting price: Rs 4,500
Anti-sleep Alert
You should try to avoid driving while drousy, but sometimes you can't escape the exercise. In such a case, attach this device behind your ear and if your head nods below a certain angle, a shrill alarm will wake you up and prevent an accident. Price: Rs 149
Motorcycle Alarm
It's as easy to lose a bike as a car. It's equally easy to prevent the nefarious act. Get a bike alarm system. If anyone tries to remove the stand or hotwire it, an alarm will ring out. You can also stop the bike with a remote key within a range of 30 metres. Starting price: Rs 990
Mobile Tracker
If you've invested a lot of money in a mobile phone, keep it safe by spending a paltry amount and buying a mobile tracker card/software. The moment somebody tampers with your SIM card, the phone will send a text message or an e-mail of the new number to two-five pre-defined contact numbers. Starting price: Rs 249
Card Alert
If you forget to collect your card after swiping it, you're the perfect candidate for a card alert case. When you remove a card, the device will begin to vibrate with increasing frequency till you put it back in its place. Price: Rs 495
Video Door Phones
You don't have to worry every time your doorbell rings. Get a door phone which will help you see and talk to your visitor without the risk of actually opening the door. You can install up to three indoor units along with the outdoor one. Starting price: Rs 6,490
Anti-loss Alarm
Attach the alarm to your bag and the wire to your person. If a thief snatches your bag, the alarm will ring out loudly. You can also get a wireless one to keep an eye on your child. If the kid goes beyond a specific range, the alarm will be activated. Starting price: Rs 545
Car GPS Tracker
If you want to stay a step ahead of thieves, you need to get a black box for your dream machine. The tracking system will alert you and help you to know the exact location of your car. You can also send a text message to immobilise the engine. Price: Rs 9,000
