Home Security

Ravinder · 3rd December 2016, 16:42

Hi guys

We currently have no alarm or security system in our household. I have nagged my parents many times over it to get something fitted as I feel it is very important. They have always dismissed it.

Anyway, last night, someone broke into our shed in the garden and stole our lawnmower. They must of jumped over the back fence which isn't particularly hard to do. My dad left the shed door open so it was easy for them to get in and take it.

Anyway, it worries me that next time, it could be inside the house and I obviously wouldn't want that.

The other thing is that we have a small dog who sleeps downstairs so will an alarm system not trigger with any movement?

I want a good system but nothing overly expensive. CCTV is also an option. What do you suggest? Many thanks.

freck · 3rd December 2016, 16:52

Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive.

If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set.
A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm.

klarzy · 3rd December 2016, 16:56

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Originally Posted by freck

Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive.

If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set.
A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm.

Dog... as suggested... or Gravel... they hate the noise gravel makes

Phill_190 · 3rd December 2016, 17:08

Burglar alarms can have pet friendly sensors fitted now and wireless which is good.. we had this installed
http://www.amiga.co.uk/burglar-alarms-kent.htm

LotusLC · 3rd December 2016, 17:18

I have both Gravel and a large dog for security

mininuts · 3rd December 2016, 18:26

Like said Rav, you can't beat a dog for security. Perhaps a larger friend for your small dog is the answer!
We have gravel around our cottage and nobody can get near without us hearing, very simple but very effective

Sorry about your lawnmower, perhaps your shed will be locked from now on.

Darcydog · 21st February 2019, 17:48

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Originally Posted by klarzy

Dog... as suggested... or Gravel... they hate the noise gravel makes

Gravel - really good stuff - we can hear someone walk on our drive in the quiet of the night easily.

If it’s possible and practical - take up solid paths and lay gravel.

But do take note that gravel is not the easiest or most “friendly” surface for elderly feet.

spyder · 21st February 2019, 20:43

I fitted one of these to my garages and electric gates. We have sensors in the house as well but only switch the outside (perimeter) ones on when at home. I can turn it off and on via my phone and it will alert me as to which sensor was activated. 1/2 hour to set up using a screwdriver and double sided tape.

That and CCTV on my phone works well, although we have never needed it.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-Secur...frcectupt=true

3rd December 2016, 16:42	#1
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3rd December 2016, 16:52	#2
freck Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connie Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 142 Thanked 274 Times in 226 Posts	Alarm systems are ok but to be honest, a dog is the biggest deterrent as the burglars won't take a risk with the dog being either noisy or aggressive. If you want an alarm, it's worth spending the money for a properly installed one as they're much less prone to false activations. You can also omit rooms that have pets in when set. A cheaper option though is to fit dummy bell boxes with battery powered leds in so it looks to the opportunist thief like you have an alarm. __________________ Steve Teamwork makes the dream work! Mods planned - Cruise retrofit - Done, ZT front bumper - Done, 160 remap - Done...and probably one or two more This vehicle was the 15,751st 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 3,726th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 4,100 This vehicle was the 732nd 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers

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3rd December 2016, 18:26	#6
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Like said Rav, you can't beat a dog for security. Perhaps a larger friend for your small dog is the answer! We have gravel around our cottage and nobody can get near without us hearing, very simple but very effective Sorry about your lawnmower, perhaps your shed will be locked from now on. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

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spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	I fitted one of these to my garages and electric gates. We have sensors in the house as well but only switch the outside (perimeter) ones on when at home. I can turn it off and on via my phone and it will alert me as to which sensor was activated. 1/2 hour to set up using a screwdriver and double sided tape. That and CCTV on my phone works well, although we have never needed it. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LCD-Secur...frcectupt=true __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

3rd December 2016, 17:08	#4
Phill_190 Gets stuck in MG ZT Saloon Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Kent Posts: 653 Thanks: 36 Thanked 97 Times in 74 Posts	Burglar alarms can have pet friendly sensors fitted now and wireless which is good.. we had this installed http://www.amiga.co.uk/burglar-alarms-kent.htm