Reader question: ‘I want cameras to watch my house when I’m gone, but not when I am home’

March 20, 2024

By Kim Komando

In times of crisis, it’s hard to get a clear view of the situation. That’s why irrefutable evidence is so valuable. Say a friend visits for a party, and your favorite vase is missing the next day.

Or maybe two family members get into a fight, and their stories contradict each other. You’ll have a hard time hammering down the facts. Security cameras can tell you what really happened when you have doubts. Tap or click here for five uses for security cameras you never thought of before now.

As great as security cameras are, you might not want them on 100% of the time. After all, they help catch burglars, but you don’t need high-definition footage of your family wolfing down dinner. We know just how you can tweak your cameras to watch the house only when you’re away.

Away mode

If you have a home security system from our sponsor, SimpliSafe, you can put your home into Away Mode to protect the perimeter. If something disturbs the motion sensor, it starts an alarm. It can also activate SimpliCam’s privacy shutter for constant surveillance.

If you’re at home, turn on Home Mode. This way, you can walk around without triggering the alarm. This mode still has an entry sensor, a glass break sensor and a smart lock, but you don’t have to worry about setting off the alarm while going about your day.

Home Mode is excellent because it stops you from feeling like you’re being watched in your own home. Plus, you can turn on both of these modes from your key fob.

It’s super easy: Just click a button and your security system switches a few critical settings. Tap or click here for a step-by-step guide to adjusting the settings.

SimpliSafe security system

If you’ve been considering protecting your home, take this as a sign to hop off the fence and get the job done. There’s no better time to start than now.

SimpliSafe offers an arsenal of sensors and cameras you can set up in every inch of your home. Plus, you can manage them all from an easy-to-use app. Visit SimpliSafeKim.com today to get started. Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes.