People who use AAC may want security monitors to see who is at their door, to monitor their space when they are not around, or to record what happens when they are present.
The following is a list of sample monitors.
Item |
Description |
Sample(s) |
Source |
Security Camera |
Mount a camera or a number of cameras outside of your apartment.
See who is outside your apartment on the indoor monitor. |
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Most electronic and/or hardware stores. |
Video Door Phone System |
Allows you to view who is at the front door or entrance way. Has audio intercom with adjustable volume, monitor with hands-free audio intercom, infrared night vision, camera monitor and answer functions. |
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The Source by Circuit City |
Motion Detector Lighting |
Lights that turn on when motion is detected near them can be installed at entrances to alert you to visitors at night. |
|
Most electronic and/or hardware stores. |
Peep hole and/or window beside (or in) door. |
A window beside a door or a peep hole at eye level can allow you to see who is at the door before opening it. |
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Hardware stores. |
Web Camera |
You could set up a web camera with a motion detector to capture video when someone enters your room. You would have to leave the computer on. You could also set up a “security camera” system that posts video or stills on the web. You could check a room remotely by logging into your website. |
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Various electronic and computer stores. (Logitech is a popular web camera manufacturer.) |
