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A few years ago home security systems were a luxury for the rich and famous. They were super expensive, clunky, and usually had to be installed by a team of security specialists. But times are changing. As the market becomes flooded with smart home security systems, they get better and better. A great example of this is the MyFox Security System.
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Hey, what's up, I'm Steve Smith with CultOfMac.com
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So up until a few years ago, home security systems were for the rich and famous
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They were super expensive, they were clunky, and they usually required a team of security
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specialists to install them. But as the market gets flooded with smart security systems, they just keep getting better
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and better. A great example of this is the MyFox security system
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The MyFox security system comes with everything you need to secure your home, including a
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720p HD camera, WiFi hub, a 110 decibel siren, a key fob, and a sensor for doors and windows
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It's also designed to look good, with white plastic and aluminium that pays homage to
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the Apple products we know and love, and build quality that's built to last
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The hub plugs directly into a power socket, and connects wirelessly to your home network
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So no ethernet cables are required. It's also incredibly easy to set up
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Just download the app from the App Store for iOS, or from Google Play if you're using Android
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and it will guide you through the whole process step by step. I place the rounded camera in my hallway, positioning it to film the entrance of my
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house, and it's wide angle lens ensures nothing is missed, even if the camera is knocked out
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of position. The camera also features motion and light sensors, and is brilliant in the darkest of
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nights thanks to the onboard night vision. It does need to be plugged in, but has a backup battery inside in case of any power outages
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or in case it's unplugged by a more intelligent thief. If you want continuous video recording, you'll have to cough up a monthly fee
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You can use the app on your smartphone to watch those clips back, and to download if necessary
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Unfortunately, the camera doesn't rotate or swivel, which is something I'd like to see
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in a unit that costs $179. But it does feature a motorised shutter for privacy
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The sensor, which they call the IntelliTag, is stuck onto my door using the double sided
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tape provided. It's larger than most sensors you get with competing home security systems, but there's
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a reason for that. Rather than using contact sensors, the IntelliTag senses vibrations, so it can distinguish the
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difference between a door opening and a knock. The IntelliTag works great, but you do only get one with the set, so you'll probably need
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to buy more at a price of $50 each. There's also a handy key fob included, just in case your iPhone dies, and it allows you
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to enable or disable the alarm remotely, or set the system to partial mode, which is
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where only certain sensors are active. Overall, the app is well designed and easy enough to use once you've figured out where
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everything is. The timeline feature is terrific too, giving you the ability to see what time people got
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home and what they did. It actually helped me to find where I'd thrown my car keys one night when I got home
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Other pros include the easy setup, the motorised privacy shutter, the build quality of all the
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components is great, and they don't stick out like a sore thumb around the house, with
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a unique design I actually really like. On the downside though, you can't delete the cloud footage yourself, and it does require
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a subscription for continuous filming. The biggest negative is the price. The full kit comes to $428, while it is on offer on Amazon.com, with a usual price of
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$478, but it does come with some great features. An app that's designed beautifully and doesn't crash, and it's a reliable system that hasn't
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put a foot wrong yet, unlike some of the other systems I've tried in the past
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So there you have it, my full review for the MyFox security system, but I want to know
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what you think. Is the MyFox worth the hefty price tag? Let me know in the comments down below
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