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Wed, Jul 21, 10 at 2:57
| Are home alarms worth buying? I came to know that they create lots of issues apart from regular false alarm troubles. Please share your experience. |
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- Posted by albert_135 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 25, 10 at 10:55
| I watched a TV ad for a Home Security System and wondered why I want a phone call from someone asking if I am OK while this maddened crazed criminal is wandering around my house. Don't I want my phone free to call 911? |
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- Posted by laurabethmsw (My Page) on Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 18:29
| I like having one. It gives me peace of mind when I am home alone with the kids. If someone comes in the door, I will know immediately. No one will be sneaking up on me. Ours is not setup to call anyone, but the neighbors can hear it and I feel sure that someone will call for help if the alarm continues to blare for more than a few seconds. |
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- Posted by albert_135 (My Page) on Wed, Aug 18, 10 at 16:14
posted by laurabethmsw Sat, Aug 14, 10 at 18:29 I feel this is one of the biggest flaws in home security systems. They give some a false sense of security. a "peace of mind" that makes one vulnerable. The bloody things should come with a warning. |
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- Posted by matt12striker (My Page) on Mon, Sep 13, 10 at 6:21
| Suppose for your old grandpa or granny is at home and has fallen down of his bed and needs immediate help . Really a very crunch situation for an elderly man , this can be solved if an alert alarm system is being implanted. that can really help a lot in the cause. |
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| We have one and we like it. Ours is set up to automatically call for police and fire. It will send us a text message if our sump pump fails or if our power goes out and out backup generator is running. False alarms aren't really an issue now that we have upgraded our motion detectors to "dual mode" (microwave/IR) models and we make sure the doors are all locked before we leave. I recommend going DIY or with a local provider and not using one of the "national" brands. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Is your home security provider robbing you blind?
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- Posted by scottparker07 (My Page) on Mon, Jan 21, 13 at 16:17
| Home security systems, particularly cameras, are not just present to protect your home in the event of a break-in or attempted burglary. They also act as a powerful protection tool. |
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| A police officer told us the best security you can have is motion lights. We had 2 attempts and the motion lights stopped them. Burglars do not like lights. |
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- Posted by alan_s_thefirst (My Page) on Thu, Jan 31, 13 at 17:42
| Yes, and yes. |
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