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Posted: 7/16/2015 3:35:50 AM EDT
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Debating on putting up those "Home is protected by..." stickers in a couple windows.
I can't think of any reason not to advertise there is an alarm system installed. Other than suggesting there is something worth stealing perhaps? Then I was also debating on using a different sticker for a different system. To prevent someone researching the type of system installed therefore making it easier to defeat? Lastly debating on running silent versus loud. Just curious as to what everyone thinks. Also any outdoor motion lights that someone can recommend? |
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I don't have stickers advertising my alarm but I do have dome cameras mounted all over my house in addition to other countermeasures (reinforced door, ballistic film on windows, etc). I doubt a crackhead looking for a smash and grab would even bother looking for an alarm sticker.
As for silent vs loud I had my old alarm set to silent but decided it wasn't worth it since I couldn't hear it at night, last thing I wanted is someone to break in at night and not have any warning on my end to grab my rifle. |
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Alarm companies usually use metal signs on posts at each corner of your house. Not so much to warn a criminal, but to advertise. I got a couple from a big name alarm company when the neighbors changed to a new plan. I lave a little name alarm and big name signs.
Security is layers. If your family won't lock your doors and windows, those stickers won't help a bit. If you have an audible and your alarm malfunctions, your neighbors will not only learn to ignore it, they will also hate you. |
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Mp3 player, a couple of different tracks of a dog barking, and some outdoor speakers. Bam! You've got a "dog."
Go to the joke store and buy some rubber dog crap. It's in the strip mall right next to the suit store. Leave the dog crap in the yard. Bam! You've got a "dog." Go on Craigslist and get a free dog house. Put it in the yard. Bam! You've got a "dog." Hit the thrift store and pick up a couple of stainless steel bowls. Food bowl and water bowl. Bam! You've got a "dog." Hit the animal shelter and pick find the dog that picks you out. Bam! You've got a dog. Might as well. You've already got the house, bowls, fake poop, and the Mp3's. 
And the motion sensing light thing reminds me... I've got to replace some on my house because they quit working. |
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