DocHolliday
Footballguy
I am thinking about purchasing a home security system. I do not know anything about them. Anyone have some recommendations or advice?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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glvsav37
Footballguy
can't add much other then we have ours through a local company. Basic stuff like door alarms and some motion.
the 1 thing they have that makes me feel most secure is that they added an alarm to our boiler, so if a pipe bursts or something happens to the unit, we will be alerted. I think we get that b/c the we also use the companies oil service.
Thankfully, we've never had to have the alarm do its job, but on the off time we accidentally trip it, the main station calls us within a minute or 2
Have no idea what we pay though.
the 1 thing they have that makes me feel most secure is that they added an alarm to our boiler, so if a pipe bursts or something happens to the unit, we will be alerted. I think we get that b/c the we also use the companies oil service.
Thankfully, we've never had to have the alarm do its job, but on the off time we accidentally trip it, the main station calls us within a minute or 2
Have no idea what we pay though.
Hastur
Footballguy
Most robberies occur when the house is unoccupied. They also occur by someone doing a 'smash and grab' type robbery, with the thief casing a neighborhood and selecting the best opportunity for profit. If a house is not an easy mark, they will move on pretty quickly.
Here is what you need to deter 99% of robberies:
A dog(or just 'evidence' of a dog outside like a food bowl, a couple of toys, a chain, doghouse, etc.)
Front/back/side door locks upgrade. Most locks can easily be opened after watching a couple of youtube videos.
Also, get a door devil system for each ground floor entry door in the house.
Then, think about window protection
Finish off with some motion sensor lights outside(you can even hook them up to a recording of a dog barking).
Here is what you need to deter 99% of robberies:
A dog(or just 'evidence' of a dog outside like a food bowl, a couple of toys, a chain, doghouse, etc.)
Front/back/side door locks upgrade. Most locks can easily be opened after watching a couple of youtube videos.
Also, get a door devil system for each ground floor entry door in the house.
Then, think about window protection
Finish off with some motion sensor lights outside(you can even hook them up to a recording of a dog barking).
soothsayer
Footballguy
After researching a variety of options, I just purchased and installed a system from Frontpoint. Highly rated, recommended by a friend, easy to install, and competitively priced from what I tell. So far I highly recommend.
Ron Swanson
Footballguy
I've had Simplisafe for about 5 years ad have been very happy. Easy to install, no false alerts, and very cost effective.
