Or maybe two family members get into a fight and their stories contradict. You’re going to have a hard time hammering down the facts. When you have doubts about what went on in your home, security cameras can tell you what really happened. Tap or click here for five uses for security cameras you never thought of before now. As great as security cameras are, you probably don’t want them on 100% of the time. After all, they help catch burglars … but you don’t need high-definition footage of your family wolfing down dinner. Luckily, we know just how you can tweak your cameras to only watch the house when you’re away.

Depending on your security system, you might have a mode to set when away

If you have a home security system from our sponsor, SimpliSafe, you can put your home into Away Mode to protect the perimeter. If something disturbs the motion sensor, it starts an alarm. It can also activate SimpliCam’s privacy shutter for constant surveillance. If you’re at home, you’ll want to lift the lockdown through Home Mode. This way, you can walk around without triggering the alarm. This mode still has an entry sensor, a glass break sensor and a smart lock, but you don’t have to worry about setting off the alarm while going about your day. Home Mode is great because it stops you from feeling like you’re being watched in your own home. Plus, you can turn on both of these modes from your key fob. It’s super easy: Just click a button and your security system switches a few critical settings. Tap or click here for a step-by-step guide to adjusting the settings.

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