DWalt
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I had ADT for awhile. Got too expensive to continue with them.
Home security system
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Yes! These cameras work great. Monitor your own house online.
Combine with smart plugs in your outlets to turn on lights via cell phone/internet.
If you do have an alarm system, post a sign that's different than your system. For example use ADT signs when you have SimpliSafe in operation. The deterrent still works, but a crook knowing how to disable a given system may be surprised to find something else in operation. Feeble homeowner comfort maybe, but it's an added layer in the perp's way.
I am in the process of dumping ADT. Their "monitoring" has gotten too expensive and I keep my landline solely for the alarm system. SimpliSafe monitoring is half the price of ADT and the landline goes away. In combination that's about $100 savings per month. Six month payback on an extensive SimpliSafe system.
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The two top self-installed home security systems are now Simply Safe and Ring. They are both quite affordable, readily available and reliable. Ring is probably a bit more affordable and just as good IMO. Both offer Central Station monitoring (at an extra cost of course) but most insurance company's will also give you a discount so the net cost should be negligible.
I also switched to Simplisafe a few years back and have been 100% happy with everything. Also, you can purchase most of their add-on stuff (extra outdoor cameras, entry sensor, etc.) on Ebay for a great price. Just make sure the listing is for a brand new item. I initially bought an updated outdoor camera direct from SimpliSafe when they first came out and it's great. Much better than their original outdoor camera. I have since purchased 3 more from Ebay much cheaper and have not had any issues with any of them.
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I went with an old fashioned wired system. The battery wireless types work pretty good right now but what if someone has a device to jam or over ride their system and I didn't want to worry about 20 or 30 batteries going dead and needing replacement. My wired system with door/window sensors and Smart motion detectors so pets won't set them off, with I phone link up was about $900. The cameras added a couple of grand and my wife can check on the house and control the system with her I phone including the garage doors and she feels very secure now. Whatever it takes to keep her happy.
Doug M.
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As was pointed out by Ivan the Butcher, multi-layered systems are the best, and we have lights and a locked 6' fence. We aren't social so the difficulties a potential visitor would experience are not a drawback.
I like large protective dogs. They are very alert, and there is little like a couple of dogs with big deep woofs to let you and a potential bad guy know that they are on the job. We have historically had Rottweilers, but there are other good dogs out there.
I like large protective dogs. They are very alert, and there is little like a couple of dogs with big deep woofs to let you and a potential bad guy know that they are on the job. We have historically had Rottweilers, but there are other good dogs out there.
