Wireless home alarm systems, have you tried one?
Chrissy asked:
Do you think they would be an effective line of defense for my apartment that is on the slightly rougher side of town?
Do you think they would be an effective line of defense for my apartment that is on the slightly rougher side of town?
I have a sliding glass door downstairs with an easily accessible patio facing the street.
Any tips for intruder prevention here would be helpful but mainly regarding hardware and these wireless systems.
Thank you!!!!!
July 2nd, 2011 at 11:02 pm
put a stick in the sliding glass doors when closed so even when locked nobody can open them.the alarms i know nothing about sounds like a good idear.
July 4th, 2011 at 1:58 pm
Never had a problem w/an alarm system’s wireless portion.
Have had problems w/glass break sensors though.
Loud vehicle exhaust sounds and thunder would set them off.
Tried several sensors of the same model – not sure if it was this particular design or just the nature of the beast.
Neighbors are a good third line of defense.
Folks seem to ignore alarm horns unless they know their owner!
Ok, ok first line being a secured (locked) area, second being the alarm system/monitoring center.
Might want to consider a system that calls in on a cellular as well as hard wired phone line. Phone lines usually easily cut – detection and cutting isn’t in the rocket science category.
IMO alarm company signs visible outside are similar to burglar bars – signs there’s valuable stuff inside.
In the interim, add the broom stick lock to the sliding glass door. Might also install a device that would prevent the door from being lifted up from its track. Good chance the local hardware store stocks a coupla different types.
Best of luck to you…
July 5th, 2011 at 8:38 am
You can purchase battery oprerated alarms that stick on your window,door frames etc. If opened they have a very loud alarm. They usually come with stickers that say you have an alarm system. From what I have read these stickers are a deterrent to burglars.Any large Hardware store should have these alarms.