Some of you guys made me a little nervous...sooo.....

[Guest TankerHC]

Seems I have been reading more and more about gun thefts in TN. Way more than I read on any of the other forums, whether it is actually that way or just my perception, the last poster who posted a theft was enough for me. On top of that I have a relative who cant keep his yap shut. It wouldnt surprise me if everyone in town knew what was locked away in the safe.

 

Decided to take a serious look at security. I now have a 24 point security system that includes 100% camera coverage and night vision inside and out, driveway security, and my system when alerted (If someone not wanted enters) sets off two loud horns, alerts me through my cell phone, sends video and snapshots of every area of the house through my phone, calls 911 and even if the power is out, still functions. And while out of town whenever I want to I can activate the cameras and look around. If someone comes in the house, they are being recorded the moment they pull into the driveway or walk into the yard and cannot make a move inside the house without setting off alarms. I pay no monthly fees and I am not contracted with anyone. And even if the power is out, I can still use everything and the system still works. I can now press one button anywhere in the house and activate the system. I also have remote controls to deactivate before walking in. I built the system myself and set it up, for under 300 bucks minus the UPS which I already had. And most of it is wireless. 

 

I mention this because I thought someone else might be interested. I will not post my security setup here publicly, but if anyone is interested PM me and I will tell you what I did assuming you have enough legit posts or was (were?) recommended by someone who does.

 

 

 

 

[wewoapsiak]

That is awesome, I'm in process of building a house and security is one of my first projects I plan to do. I was worried it would cost way too much, but it gives me hope if your $300 is for everything.


Sent from the blue lagoon.

[Patton]

Another helpful tip often overlooked is have your numerical address well posted, in multiple places and either reflective or illuminated. They have interviewed crooks in prison who said they look for houses that don't have the address posted, supposedly even one incident of a burglar trying to convince a cop he was at the wrong address.
I understand you have a battery backup but the alarm can easily be disabled once located. This is a concern with non monitored systems. With a monitored system the alarm company can detect a false reset or disconnected line.

Your are ages ahead of most people with your system now though. One of the worst cases I was ever heard of a young lady came home to the house she was sitting at to a disabled system, no longer monitored, her attacker was waiting inside with his "rape kit". I believe the incident went on for hours, I bet she will never ever be the same. I am not a fan of the key fobs to disable a system, you need to physically enter your house to disable your system so you can have a quick glance or push the silent distress deactivation.

Something else with a key fob, almost everyone of us will at one point loose our keys, do you really want someone else able to locate where you live and disable your system and unlock your doors. Oh, and while we are on it, garage door remotes are the devil also. Edited January 30, 2014 by Patton

[Guest TankerHC]

Another helpful tip often overlooked is have your numerical address well posted, in multiple places and either reflective or illuminated. They have interviewed crooks in prison who said they look for houses that don't have the address posted, supposedly even one incident of a burglar trying to convince a cop he was at the wrong address.
I understand you have a battery backup but the alarm can easily be disabled once located. This is a concern with non monitored systems. With a monitored system the alarm company can detect a false reset or disconnected line.

Your are ages ahead of most people with your system now though. One of the worst cases I was ever heard of a young lady came home to the house she was sitting at to a disabled system, no longer monitored, her attacker was waiting inside with his "rape kit". I believe the incident went on for hours, I bet she will never ever be the same. I am not a fan of the key fobs to disable a system, you need to physically enter your house to disable your system so you can have a quick glance or push the silent distress deactivation.

Something else with a key fob, almost everyone of us will at one point loose our keys, do you really want someone else able to locate where you live and disable your system and unlock your doors. Oh, and while we are on it, garage door remotes are the devil also.

 

 

That is funny you mentioned that I didnt read anything about it but just yesterday was outside getting the mail and took notice that I was missing a number and half of one of the others was torn off. So I will be going today to replace them on both sides. Thanks for reminding me. 

 

The alarm cannot be disabled. Not even if they find it. I thought of that. Plus, they have to get in the house first. The second the door opens and they take 1 step inside 911 is called.

Edited January 30, 2014 by TankerHC

[45guy]

I have had a security system for 25 years. Where we live there are no neighbors to keep an eye on the place. Several years ago I installed a camera system for even more peace of mind. I really like being able to check on things when we go out of town. Our system has always been monitored. I built a building on my property several years ago and when we installed a breaker in the panel we turned the power off to the house. A few minutes later a LEO came screaming up the driveway. It took a few minutes to convince him we were not up to no good but it was nice to know it worked as it should. This past summer we were out of town and our monitoring company called and said the alarm had gone off. I watched on my phone as LEO walked around my place. It was a false alarm but again it was good knowing it worked as it should. If you are building a house have a security company wire for the cameras and motion detectors ahead of time. You can also get 10% off your home owners insurance if they install smoke alarms and monitor for fires.

[dlm37015]

for me I just pay some one to stay here when I am gone

[peejman]

That is awesome, I'm in process of building a house and security is one of my first projects I plan to do. I was worried it would cost way too much, but it gives me hope if your $300 is for everything.


Sent from the blue lagoon.

 

 

Way cheaper and easier to install while still building than after it's done.  I feel sure our resident alarm expert will chime in shortly. 

[Guest Gustafa]

Seems I have been reading more and more about gun thefts in TN. Way more than I read on any of the other forums, whether it is actually that way or just my perception, the last poster who posted a theft was enough for me. On top of that I have a relative who cant keep his yap shut. It wouldnt surprise me if everyone in town knew what was locked away in the safe.

 

Decided to take a serious look at security. I now have a 24 point security system that includes 100% camera coverage and night vision inside and out, driveway security, and my system when alerted (If someone not wanted enters) sets off two loud horns, alerts me through my cell phone, sends video and snapshots of every area of the house through my phone, calls 911 and even if the power is out, still functions. And while out of town whenever I want to I can activate the cameras and look around. If someone comes in the house, they are being recorded the moment they pull into the driveway or walk into the yard and cannot make a move inside the house without setting off alarms. I pay no monthly fees and I am not contracted with anyone. And even if the power is out, I can still use everything and the system still works. I can now press one button anywhere in the house and activate the system. I also have remote controls to deactivate before walking in. I built the system myself and set it up, for under 300 bucks minus the UPS which I already had. And most of it is wireless. 

 

I mention this because I thought someone else might be interested. I will not post my security setup here publicly, but if anyone is interested PM me and I will tell you what I did assuming you have enough legit posts or was (were?) recommended by someone who does.

 

 

Dang man, thats amazing and Im glad youre willing to share with the community. Im a new kid on the block here, so I will gracefully build my posts up and contribute to this community and eventually ask you about your setup. Sounds pretty amazing.

I have a standard keypad system that needs a few upgrades and I want some cameras as well. Not sure if the investment will be now or when we build in another year or two. Starting to gleam info now.

[bersaguy]

Another helpful tip often overlooked is have your numerical address well posted, in multiple places and either reflective or illuminated. They have interviewed crooks in prison who said they look for houses that don't have the address posted, supposedly even one incident of a burglar trying to convince a cop he was at the wrong address.
I understand you have a battery backup but the alarm can easily be disabled once located. This is a concern with non monitored systems. With a monitored system the alarm company can detect a false reset or disconnected line.

Your are ages ahead of most people with your system now though. One of the worst cases I was ever heard of a young lady came home to the house she was sitting at to a disabled system, no longer monitored, her attacker was waiting inside with his "rape kit". I believe the incident went on for hours, I bet she will never ever be the same. I am not a fan of the key fobs to disable a system, you need to physically enter your house to disable your system so you can have a quick glance or push the silent distress deactivation.

Something else with a key fob, almost everyone of us will at one point loose our keys, do you really want someone else able to locate where you live and disable your system and unlock your doors. Oh, and while we are on it, garage door remotes are the devil also.

 

you raised some good points but the best one was to deactivate your alarm system after entering the house. Reason being a high tech person can be setting in a van or vehicle with devices that can collect your remote codes when you use it before entering your home and make their own remote to turn your system off. Had that happen to a buddy of mine. Lucky he had a system that alerted him on his phone if and when his system was turned off and he greeted the bad guys when they came out of his home along with two police officers............jmho

[Tobashadow]

I'll throw in a term to help you guys out also. Blue Iris Well worth the money

[glowdotGlock]

I have been meaning to finish my system. I have a 4 channel 500gb DVR. I am going to put 3 cameras outside and one inside diguised as a smoke alarm overlooking the kitchen and living room. The DVR will be well hidden so if someone dissbles the cameras the DVR will be safe with the already recorded video and audio. I've gotta get on the ball.

[Dane]

[quote name="bersaguy" post="1103624" timestamp="1391099914"]you raised some good points but the best one was to deactivate your alarm system after entering the house. Reason being a high tech person can be setting in a van or vehicle with devices that can collect your remote codes when you use it before entering your home and make their own remote to turn your system off. Had that happen to a buddy of mine. Lucky he had a system that alerted him on his phone if and when his system was turned off and he greeted the bad guys when they came out of his home along with two police officers............jmho[/quote] Not as likely anymore. Most remotes have a million plus rolling code. The system should theoretically never use the same code twice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

[bersaguy]

Technology has come a long way in a short time and so have the crooks. They work very hard at trying to learn how to bypass some of the most elaborate security systems and many times they are successful but if I was going to install a system it would be two separate ones. One a basic system and one that makes home movies with a hidden camera in every room that recorded ever move the crooks made and there would be a camera or two outside to get a good look at the vehicle they arrived in and left in. A picture is worth a 1000 words and I would want the police to have plenty of videos of the bad guys. The only reason I have not got a very elaborate is because I spend a lot more time at home these days since my retirement and if I do go someplace I am seldom gone more than an hour and we have a very good neighborhood watch system. I like to call it the Neighborhood Snoop Group because they do much more snooping than watching but it works for me. No one comes around that does not have a few pairs of eyes on them and many times pictures made of them and vehicles.................jmho