As a parent, it goes without saying that you want to keep your kids as safe as possible at all times. This includes when they are home alone and are watching the fort when you are either at work, running errands or simply upstairs grabbing a much-needed nap.

Fortunately, thanks to sophisticated home security systems, it is more than possible to keep your home and all of its precious occupants safe at all times. If you are new to the world of security camera systems, we know there is a lot of info to research, you might have noticed that there a number of terms used to describe them — things like 4K, wire-free and night vision.

These features, while complex in concept, are incredibly refined in their everyday form. To get to know these features a bit more and help you decide on which home security system is best for your family, please check out the following:

Two-Way Talking

If you are concerned that your kids may get into some mischief while you are gone — for instance, eating one too many pudding cups from the fridge or crank calling local businesses, Lorex cameras can be installed inside the home in key spots and can provide high-resolution “proof” of any shenanigans. In addition, thanks to the innovative two-way talking feature that uses an integrated microphone and speaker, you can actually discipline your kids from afar. Of course, if you catch them doing something great like cleaning up their toys or brushing the family dog, you can certainly praise them as well.

4K: Great for TVs and Security Systems

If you have a 4K TV, you already know how great your favorite shows, games and movies look on the screen. The same technology is also ideal for home security systems; as 4K security cameras use advanced 8-megapixel image sensors and have approximately four times the amount of pixels as a 1080p HD security camera. Basically, the more pixels you have available, the more light the camera will be able to capture, which improves the quality of the video immensely. In other words, if you do have a situation where some criminal is trying to break into your home, the 4K technology will give you the best and clearest view of his or her face, clothing, license plate on the car and other important evidence.

Wire-Free Security

As its name implies, wire-free security systems address one of the “cons” of security cameras: installation issues. Because they do not have to be hard wired, they can be easily mounted near doors and windows by homeowners, and they can be taken with you if you move. In addition, wire-free cameras connect to your Wi-Fi network and wireless footage receiver, so you don’t have to run cables from the recorder to the camera.

Color Night Vision

If you have ever watched a program that features night vision, like a ghost hunters show or a detective series, you have probably seen the green and grainy footage that this type of technology will traditionally capture. Now, thanks to color night vision, you can get amazing and clear images in low-light conditions. Color night vision also helps to provide key details of people and cars, and because of its wide range of colors, you will get a clear image, even in total darkness. Color night vision works because of infrared LED lights that are placed around the lens; this will shine invisible infrared light on the area in front of the camera, which allows it to continue recording in color at 2 a.m.

Keep Your Castle and Your Kids Safe and Sound

It is always reassuring to know that there are ways to keep your loved ones safe. Thanks to technology that is advanced and refined, you can install a home security system that will keep a protective eye on your home — and that can be monitored from afar and continue to work even in total darkness.