Home security systems aren’t just limited to alarms on doors or windows anymore. Recent technological developments when it comes to security can include sensors, cameras, and more to help keep your home safer than ever.

Multiple kinds of sensors can be added to a security system whether they come with installation or placed later. For example, voice control sensors can replace numerical keypads on your alarm system’s central control hub, which means not only will you have the security of knowing intruders won’t be able to trick its systems as easily, but you can switch that pesky numerical password you have to key in every time with an easy-to-remember spoken password.

Motion sensors can be installed as well, making sure that even if a thief were to successfully make it inside your house without tripping the system, it would notice the motion and alert authorities. Worried about your pets setting it off unnecessarily? Don’t fret, as the system can be configured to only track certain parts of a house, and motion tracking often comes as an optional feature.

Houses with lots of glass windows and doors, even if an alarm system is put into place, can be broken into if a criminal were to break the glass to enter. Luckily, it’s possible to add sensors that can go off when they sense a window or door has been broken, an additional layer of security for your home.

If you want to have an extra eye on your house to be safe and secure, installing cameras with Internet links can keep your family and possessions safe. You can gain access to the video feed if alerted, by connecting to a computer and even a smartphone, to see whether that open door was caused by your children coming home from school or an unwelcome visitor.