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Home Security: A Breakdown Of The Best Tools
When the public is given the topic of security systems, many invariably imagine laser tripwires or 24-hour video surveillance as in Hollywood films like "Ocean's Eleven." However, ostentatious and flashy devices are in no way appropriate for a casino, let alone a house. While considering home security options, the latest and most expensive technology is not always the best choice. The most effective systems are therefore ones that are conspicuous enough to draw attention and yet useful enough to spot intruders. Consequently, the best use of such specialized products is to complement whatever is already in place in the exterior and interior of the home. There is no point in installing an unbreakable front door if thieves can easily walk in the back. For people with limited budgets, simpler security is often best--but that is not to say that the usefulness of such tools should be ignored. In order to protect valuables or crucial documents hidden inside the home, it is imperative that home security not be ignored
One little-known device that is both easy to install and effective is the magnetic door alarm. These items ring when triggered during any time of the day. Of course, many come equipped with remote shutoff switches so that the owner does not activate them himself. Slightly more expensive ones can be linked to a phone line to automatically call the police if it is tripped between a user-defined date and time, making it harder for thieves to come at night or during working hours. One great, affordable product that I recommend is the General Electric GE SMARTHOME SH50246 DoorJamb Alarm.
Surveillance cameras, such as a Security Labs Weatherproof Color Security Camera or the Lorex ACC1721HB Weatherproof Security Camera, are often better used as deterrents than actual protection, as they are likely to scare away potential break-ins. As a result, it is appropriate for cameras to be in the open so they're easily spotted. That does not mean they're completely useless, however. Hidden cameras with recordings reviewed weekly by a security company can spot recurring crimes and are just as effective--if not more--than simple alarms, as it has been proven that burglars often rob the same homes more than once.
Of course, in case electronic systems fail, it is useful to have a backup. While trained guards may not be appropriate, trained guard dogs are. Training guard dogs can be a difficult, albeit rewarding task for homeowners. They can serve as companions as well as effective home security. In addition to barking to warn of intruders approaching, it can also drive them away.
In any case, coordinating such products should be obvious: There is no point in having all the cameras watch the tree in front of the bedroom window. Rather, all points of the house should be equally guarded; point one motion detector at the fence in the backyard while another guards the side porch. Sensors can monitor the front and back doors, and have the dog sit inside as a last resort. Of course, having the basics, such as locks on doors and windows, is absolutely a must. However, by buying and installing other security options, houses can be made secure to any attempted home invasion.
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By Dylan Young - Dylan Young specializes in the fields of technology and video games, currently attending the University of Washington with degrees from DigiPen Institute of Technology. He is also an avid game developer.
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