When you have pets they can add complications to your home security set up. They are often left at home alone while you are at work and can be free to move around your home. It is because of this moving around that they can cause a security system to detect them as being intruders…
A power outage can be seen by a criminal as an opportunity by criminals as they may be able to stay hidden and not be detected while they break in to houses. Understanding how a DIY system handles a power outage helps in understanding how this risk is managed or otherwise by the system. Whether…
How Do Home Security Entry Sensors Work?
April 20, 2015
The most common ways that burglars gain entry to a home is through the front door and back doors and then followed by the ground floor windows. They do prefer them to be open but will force them open using whatever means they have. This is why having entry sensors as part of your home…
Best Home Security Systems For A Vacation Home
March 31, 2015
Vacation homes are fantastic fun they give you somewhere to relax and getaway that you can make your own. They are great but they do come with some extra responsibilities you don’t find when you stay at a hotel. You’ve got to maintain it in good order and make sure it is kept secure when…
When looking at buying a DIY wireless home security system there are benefits to consider but there are also costs to think about over and above the obvious cost of the purchase. They are not all monetary but neither are many of the benefits just to do with money saved. In fact it is a…
How Do Home Alarm Motion Sensors Work?
March 2, 2015
One of the most important components of a home alarm system is the motion sensor or detector. Its purpose is to detect, sound the alarm and notify when there is someone in your home when they shouldn’t be there. When it detects motion it sends a signal to the control panel to sound the alarm,…
Can You Get An Insurance Discount For A Home Security System?
February 26, 2015
One thing you often come across when looking at home security is that a monitored home security system company says you can get a discount on your homeowners insurance. This has now been confirmed by a survey of the 10 largest insurance companies carried out on behalf of Electronic Security Association in 2014. They found…
PiSector vs Fortress – Do They Differ?
December 29, 2014
PiSector and Fortress offer similar (and the same in some cases) DIY home security systems which can be confusing when deciding to purchase one of their alarm kits. It also seems the 2 companies don’t get on because of this similarity, as they struggle to differentiate their offering from each other. It appears to me…
Partial Truths About Home Security Examined
October 12, 2014
When you search around the internet you see people making bold statements about home security and they write it in a way that their view is correct and absolute. As with many things there is some facts in what is said but not all of them are considered when making their assertions and they don’t…
Simplisafe and Fortress Security Store both supply popular and well regarded wireless DIY home security system kits. They do away with the need for expensive installation costs and not being forced to sign a long term expensive contract with hidden fees. The systems are easy to install and are designed to work out of the…
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