Gadgetory

home eight offers DIY home security starter kits with products like door window sensors smoke detectors and alarm systems the $100 homemade actionview garage door control system includes remote access video voice commands and motion detection the action view garage system includes a standard definition camera a hub called a security shuttle and a garage door controller the homemade app manages these devices the security shuttle connects your router and the home eight camera and the garage door controller pair automatically the garage door controller connects to your existing garage door opener using two wires and an adhesive strip there aren't any garage door sensors included in the kit so to register if the door is open or closed you'll need to purchase home eights $50 tilt sensor I'm a fan of garage systems that incorporate a camera for a live look at what's happening in your garage the homemade camera includes night vision person and motion detection and the option to alert yourself authorized users and local first responders live streaming video is free with your action view garage kit but viewing recorded clips in the video grams section of the app cost $10 per month the home eight app supports every home eight device so if you only use the garage kit you'll see several extra categories the homemade garage system works with Amazon Alexa and Google assistant for voice commands but with no door sensor you can't specify open or closed if you're already a home eight user or interested in building a DIY home security system from the ground up this garage control kit might be a good fit otherwise I recommend the Go Go gate to for broader camera integrations a more focused app and affordable recorded clips