Types of Security Cameras
Different types of security cameras/surveillance cameras:
1. Bullet Cameras
2. Dome Cameras
3. Fake Cameras
4. I.P. Cameras
5. Spy Cameras
6. Wireless Cameras
How to activate on and off your alarm system
Home alarms are much different than car alarms. With your home security system simply go to your keypad and punch or press the secret security code. The code usually is a 4 number characters in length. Press the code and leave the house immediatley because you have 30 seconds to 1 minute to leave the house before the alarm will sound. You can ask your local alarm installer to program the delay the response from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.
If you fail to leave the house on time during the delayed response the alarm system siren will activate loud. It’s very loudddddd because it can be a nuisance to your neighbors if your not careful. Also you will receive a phone call from the monitoring station to check if everything is all right.
You will be asked for a secret identity code to double check you are the verfied home owner…if not they will dispatch the police immediately.
14 year old teen killed in home burglary
After school hours a 14 year old teen was killed when she walked inside her home during a burglary. This is a quite suburb community with no major crimes in the past history. The invasion took place during the daytime between 5 and 5:30 pm. More details here
You wonder from a security standpoint if a simple motion detector or glass breakage installed for a couple of hundred dollars would have prevented this…
How to find the best deal for a security system
If you call ADT I can tell you now that unless you’re willing to spend money some serious cash, there are security system companies that offer better deals and prices. I’ve been in the alarm security for over ten years now and I’ve seem companies come and go (out of business) and that leaves the customer without support or help.
The worst case scenario I personally witnessed is that some or most alarm companies sell your monitoring contract agreement to Adt and other big time security alarm companies. That’s why if you pay attention, most alarm agreements are for 3 years. In retrospect, free home security systems are not really free because the cost is built or factored in the monthly dues.
The key in finding a good security company is to make calls to your local alarm companies. They tend to give you the attention and support because these are small business owners rely on your referrals from friends and family. You’ll find in most cases the monthly monitoring cost is a lot lower, you get great customer support(no hassle support), rapid response for emergency support 24/7, etc…
Call your local alarm for prices and I’m sure you’ll find the best deal…
Home Invasion Victim describes fighting off masked gunmen
Victim describes fighting off masked gunmen. Home owner fights back against attempted home invasion around 5a.m early morning. He was strapped tied up and held by gun point.
Security cameras or surveillance cameras are a smart idea
Security cameras are indeed a good idea if you have high priced valuables or simply wanting to monitor your home or business. You can monitor the video from your TV/computer of your house/business especially if they knock or ring the doorbell. You can actually have a clear description of what they look like from the hair color, skin color, if they are wearing blue jeans or a ski mask.
With the technology ever increasing by minute I’m sure now you can monitor your house/business from your iphone and android phones. Phone apps. for car alarms are now available so one can monitor your vehicle for break-ins. This special app. can alert you when attempted break-ins happen and which side of the vehicle and what type of intrusion is happening through the windows or doors.
I have a friend who installed a discreet video security camera on top of the roof of a house which monitors/records his house 24 hours a day. When nobody’s home, that surveillance camera is recording all and every detail through rain or shine.
If you decide to get security cameras make sure you get one that records very well in the dark. Some cheap video cameras don’t record too well in the dark so you want to look for a low lux feature if you decide to go this route.
For a free estimate on new installs for security cameras simply call your local alarm company or refer to this guide to find great deals on surveillance cameras
Man arrested for home burglaries
Man arrested recently for a string of burglaries in California. He walked around the neighborhood looking for unlocked doors/windows during late nights or early in the morning. In some cases homeowners were in deep sleep while he stole goods and items. Here is link to man arrested
Robbers captured finding homes to break-in
Found an interesting article on robbers using google to find potential homes to burglarize. Apparently they got caught and put in jail. One homeowner claimed that he has shotgun and if anybody comes to my house we will shoot. I find some homeowners use a shotgun for protection instead of having a home security system.
I guess it’s all about choice..some states allow guns for defense purposes. here is the link to the story for robbers who got caught
How alarm companies perform home security installation…do they poke holes in your walls?
I’ve noticed in the past that most alarm companies install wireless home alarm systems for homes/apartments. Unless you have a pre-wired or wired home made for security then a wireless security system is the only option.
Usually new home builders install wiring for home security systems. This makes it easy for the homeowner for a home alarm system to be installed because the installer simply has to do is hook up or install the security system without punching major holes in the wall.
If you have home or apartment without a pre-wire or a wired home made for security then the alarm company will install a wireless security system. Don’t worry you won’t have major holes… A wireless system comes standard with 3 motion sensors that’s installed on your doors/windows, a motion detector, 1 control panel, 1 siren, and yard sign and security decals.
The drawback what I found for having a wireless security system is you only get 3 contacts. It does cost extra if you want extra contacts for doors and windows to be monitored. On the other hand a wired home has all the windows and door contacts already installed by the home builder.
Can home alarm companies monitor existing home security systems?
We got a call from a customer and asked if we can monitor and existing home alarm system…basically there is a home security system installed for the previous homeowners.
Some home alarm companies can takeover or monitor an existing alarm system as long there is no lockout code in the box(master control panel). Any of your local home alarm companies can monitor any system as long there are no special lockout codes. Just make sure you have no contract with a monitoring company then there should be no problem with monitoring your home.
On the other hand, If you have an adt or brinks home security then it’s not possible to takeover their home security system because they manufacture/program their own system.
For free estimate on security systems simply call your local alarm company or refer to this guide to find a security professional.