In our modern world, technology continues to change how we keep ourselves and our families safe. Every year, new tools like apps and smart devices are developed to give us better ways of protecting ourselves by helping us stay connected, getting assistance quickly, and watching over our homes!
Personal and Family Safety Apps
Noonlight. This app leverages your smartphone’s capabilities to provide instant access to emergency services. With a simple press of a button, it discreetly alerts authorities of your location, ensuring swift response in critical situations. Download it on Android or iOS.
From Apple App Store
bSafe. Offering a wide array of features, bSafe allows you to share your real-time location with selected contacts, set up fake incoming calls to escape uncomfortable situations, and even activate a Guardian Alert if you’re in distress. Download it on Android or iOS.
From Apple App Store
Life360. Designed with families in mind, Life360 enables location sharing among family members. It’s beneficial for parents who want to monitor their children or loved ones’ whereabouts and receive alerts when they arrive safely at their destinations. Download it on Android or iOS.
From Apple App Store
Smart Devices for Better Safety and Security
Smart cameras. Brands like Ring, Xiaomi, and Eufy offer smart cameras that provide real-time video surveillance of your home. With features like motion detection, two-way audio, and mobile app integration, you can monitor your property remotely and receive alerts about any suspicious activities.
Make your home safer with PLDT Home’s security devices! Secure your home with great options thanks to Eufy’s roster of excellent indoor and outdoor cameras, providing you with a sense of security and peace of mind wherever you may be.
Smart doorbells. Equipped with video and two-way communication, smart doorbells allow you to screen visitors and deter unwanted visitors. Some models even have advanced features such as facial recognition and package detection capabilities.
Smart locks. Smart locks offer keyless entry, allowing you to lock and unlock your doors remotely. They provide a variety of ways to unlock your door, including passcodes, RFID cards, fingerprints, and even remote access or voice commands. Like smart doorbells, they incorporate advanced security elements such as auto-locking and alarm systems.
Smartwatches with GPS. These timepieces transcend their traditional role of telling time, transforming into safety companions with advanced features. Through GPS tracking and communication features, they provide reassurance to families with children or elders who need supervision.
As technology improves, we can look forward to a safer and more secure future for ourselves and our loved ones. It is also worth noting that having a fiber-fast Internet connection, like the one offered under PLDT Home Fiber Plus plans, is also essential to make the most of these safety tools!