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Beyond the Bells and Whistles of a Home Security System

If you have been out looking for a new home alarm system, you’ve undoubtedly come into contact with the flashy central consoles and new motion sensors on the market.  If you’re wondering if these things will help you in the struggle against break-ins and robberies, it would be safe to assume so.  At the same time, when you have a new piece of technology, it has a certain half-life in terms of invulnerability to burglars.  As in other industries, the job of the burglar is to keep up with the latest developments in the field.  Whether they are working alone or with others, the idea is to know what type of weapon (i.e., home security system) the enemy (i.e., you the homeowner) is bringing into battle.  Try these five timeless methods of keeping out the bad guys.

1. Focus on the hardware.  Everything in the home security game is not about the gadgets, which is why you’d be better served getting into the nitty gritty of the matter.  To get inside your home, a criminal would have to either try to pick a lock, break down a door, break a window or otherwise enter freely.  Immediately, you can see what type of importance door and window security has.  In fact, your alarm won’t be too useful if they have a target and can access it before the police arrive.

2. Assume a break-in.  Another useful method is assuming that a burglar has gotten into your home and has 8-10 minutes (minimum) before getting rattled by the arrival of law enforcement.  What would he be able to get done in the meantime?  Look around your home.  Are there any easy targets, like jewelry or cash you think are hidden?  Has your safe been well concealed and locked?  Keeping a number of expensive items inside the home without a safe is simply risking too much.

3. Use publicity.  Many burglars are not in the mood for a confrontation, whether it be with police or security guards or you.  For that reason, they are hoping that a quick and easy entry is the best bet.  Publicize the fact that you are being protected by a home security company’s best alarm and it is being watched by a monitoring service.  By simply stating the facts (or most of them), you can avoid problems.

4. Scare off the timid with simple defense mechanisms.  Whether it’s a wily dog or a set of shockingly bright lights, you can do a lot of good with old fashioned security tricks.  If someone is trying to pick a lock or kick in a door, there is little use for a blinding light or an angry dog.

5. Make your alarm intimidating.  If you’re going to work with a home alarm system, make sure its siren packs a wallop.  If you can’t make a burglar quake upon hearing the sound of your alarm, it’s not worth it.

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