Stop! Before You Open Wide Your Entrance Door
I am coming!".
If you remember, resisting the impulse to open the door wide without another thought, you may cast a glance through the peep hole just before opening.
Most of times nothing is wrong with that, especially if you are young and strong, and you have confidence in yourself.
But maybe you should give a thought also on other members of your family who may be less sturdy than yourself, and who might be confused by some unexpected surprise be it menacing or unusual.
You may easily imagine such a situation from real facts that you heard, that happened in your neighborhood, even if it was only an unpleasant experience for someone and not a tragic occurrence.
If you install a very simple device at the entrance door you will get at once a few important benefits.
What we have in mind is a Video Intercom, a device that lets you see the image of the person waiting outside, and also lets you talk with him/her even before going near the door.
A function may be included, if it is helpful, letting you open the door from a distance, just by pushing a button.
No more unplanned interruptions, no waste of time, no distractions and besides that, much more security.
For elderly persons it may well be a welcome solution freeing them from difficult or painful movements.
For everyone it is a relief from a disturbing chore and a real benefit of gaining an additional degree of freedom, for a range of reasons, different for each person.
These devices have generally a small screen, black and white or color, and a few of them can even be connected to an old unused TV for seeing a larger image.
If the place is unusually dark, included infrared illuminators, if available, may help you see.
A special gadget is also offered, having more of the features of a full fledged security system, including Passive Infra Red (PIR) movement sensor to start an embedded video recorder when movement is detected, either coming to your door or just passing in front of it.
If these capabilities give you additional benefits is an open question that you may wish to consider.
Long gone is the time when doors were left unlocked without fear.
These days unfortunately one should give a thought before opening your entrance door if you don't know whom you are meeting outside your sill.
A simple Video Intercom at your entrance door may give you extra confidence and a reliable feeling of security.