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There are many kinds of gadgets in the consumer tech market that contribute to your safety and security, both at home and away from home, to protect you and your family. Since there are so many options, it can be difficult to choose the ones that offer you the greatest peace of mind and provide the best value for the money.

This roundup was designed to help you pick the best, most reliable, most reasonably priced safety devices. We've included gadgets for use on your person, such as a light-up running vest and a personal safety alarm, as well as home security upgrades , inclusive of smart locks and video doorbells.

All recommended products are available on Amazon for less than $250, and each item in question has received at least 1,000 customer ratings making up average scores of 4.2 stars or greater.…