Home Security: The Complete 2026 Guide
Cameras, alarms, smart locks — how to build a private home security system step by step.
Securing a private house is a complex task, but it can be built in stages, by priority.
Stage 1: Perimeter and entrances
Start with a video intercom and a front-door camera. 2-4 cameras at the gate and yard corners cover the approaches. Choose cameras with color night vision (ColorVu/Full-Color) — most night incidents happen in dark zones.
Stage 2: Security alarm
A wireless system (e.g. Ajax) installs in hours: door/window sensors, indoor motion detectors, a siren on the facade. Alerts reach your phone in seconds.
Stage 3: Integration
Modern systems unite in one app: camera view, alarm control, intercom answering and gate opening. While traveling, your home is in the palm of your hand.
Budget
A basic kit (intercom + 2 cameras) starts from a few hundred GEL. A full system for an average house costs about as much as a mid-range smartphone — negligible compared to a single burglary.
