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The clocks have gone back, and that's the ideal time to start thinking about ramping up your home security. And, just in the nick of time, Currys has announced a huge tranche of early Black Friday deals on home security tech.
One of the first lines of defence in any layered home security system should be a good camera. Installing wired or wireless cameras will give intruders a visual deterrent, and also ensure you're always aware if someone is lurking - whether you're at home or away.
Cameras can also record evidence if you are unlucky enough to be burgled, and police often use domestic CCTV as a source of evidence if crimes have happened nearby, so you could help out in an investigation.
The Currys deals are limited-time offers, but there's big savings to be had, so be quick if you do want to snap one up. And don't forget to have a flick through our simple guide to the laws around using cameras at home before you install yours.
Fancy a £50 video doorbell?
This is an excellent deal. Video doorbells are a great way to beef up your home security, because their built-in camera will capture footage as soon as someone approaches, whether or not they ring your bell or not.
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This Toucan TVD200WUC Wireless Video Doorbell is normally £99.99, but Currys has discounted it to just £49.99 ahead of Black Friday.
Wireless doorbells are a doddle to fit, and this one has that all-important motion sensor which will send a notification to your smartphone if it spots someone snooping. It also comes with an indoor chime, which is a great addition.
Obviously, they're also great for any missed deliveries while you're away, as you can talk to callers and instruct them on where to leave a parcel.
With a 180-degree viewing angle, built-in siren, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Alexa, this could be all the video doorbell you'll ever need. What a bargain.
Big saving on this little security camera
Wireless and weatherproof, this discreet little Toucan TWC200WU Full HD 1080p WiFi Security Camera is priced at just £39.99 in the Black Friday sale at Currys. That's a £30 saving.
It features cloud backup storage, motion detection, and it's battery-powered, so it'll be very easy to install. Home security doesn't get much easier than this.
A bargain wired security camera
TP-Link is a great brand when it comes to affordable home security tech, and this Tapo C320WS 2K WiFi Outdoor Security Camera is one of the best sub-£100 cameras out there. I know that because I've got one myself.
It doesn't have a battery installed, so you'll need to be able to plug it into the mains, but it'll pipe images and notifications back to a smartphone through your home's WiFi.
At £37.99, down from its usual price of £54.99 it's an absolute steal. I might even get myself another one.
A huge discount on this high-spec camera
One of Toucan's best cameras, the TSLC10WU-ML Full HD 1080p WiFi Security Light Camera, is down to just £89.99 from £149.99 - that's a saving of £59.01.
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The big feature here is the built-in security light, which will give intruders a very obvious signal that they're being watched - and it'll also help you find your way to the door on a dark night.
It's a mains camera, so you'll need a power source, but it will log into to your home router wirelessly.
Here's another handy home security gadget
A smart bulb is a great addition to your home security setup. When you go away, you can set it to power up on a set schedule. Make it a bit random, and it will give the impression you're still at home.
And, when you get back, you can have some fun changing the colours of the lighting in your room, or even just sit back and bark an order at Alexa to turn on your light, rather than getting up to flick a switch.
Currys is offering this Tapo L530E Smart Colour Light Bulb for just £7.99, down from its usual price of £12.99 - and that must mean it's one of the cheapest branded smart bulbs on the market.
Amazon has also launched deals on security cameras, including this Tapo camera which is now £21.50.