Peace of mind is a wonderful thing. A very high value is usually placed upon having it. I provide peace of mind to my friends and business associates through my residential security consulting. It isn't work to me either, for I am wired to be a protector. Where that passion comes from, I'll probably never fully understand.
This post is not about what motivates me however; It's about a device to improve your residential security.
A few weeks back I was speaking with a woman who lived alone in an apartment within a bad part of the city. She did not have peace of mind. Her nights were restless and interrupted by numerous unknown noises. It wasn't paranoia or her imagination either. Without a secure place to sleep, she was simply not resting well. Having a dog was also not an option.
In a previous post, I discussed window vibration alarms. This week I would to introduce yet another simple, effective, and inexpensive layer of defense for your home. This device does not use a sticker to adhere to a window though. You'll need some basic hand tools. I used a drill, small drill bit, and a screw driver to secure mine to the railing.
To the right is what the Doberman Security Motion Detector Alarm looks like installed at the top of my stair case. It has off, chime, and alarm settings, and it runs off a single 9 volt battery. The device uses an infrared sensor, and it perfectly sweeps the stairs as people walk up them. Small dogs or cats will not set it off. A large dog would however.
If you have a large dog though, it should be sleeping in the bedroom with you as yet another layer of defense.
Because it is at the very top of the stairs, you cannot see it from below. It is also very far out of reach by someone even if they did see it. I installed it in that location for a specific reason. At night my top floor is a separate security zone. It needs to have a higher level of security compared to the rest of my home because my children sleep in bedrooms opposite of mine.
The device, in other words, provides peace of mind. It acts as an additional layer of security, and it prevents a person from being caught off guard in their own home. Using devices like this one greatly improve your home's security. You'll sleep much better at night knowing it is there and always watching.
You can purchase the units for as little as $15 dollars a piece on the main webpage or on Amazon. I am not affiliated with Doberman Security, and I benefit in no way from recommending their products. No product will ever be recommended to you unless I've personally tested and used it too.
If I trust it, I know you can.
Good recommondation! These little security tips could make people more relaxed being alone home haha.
Although I think it wouldn't be useful if you have a big dog at home who runs up and down lol.
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Yes, definitely. My one dog definitely earns her keep. She's a medium sized dog, a catahoula leopard, but she's a darn near perfect dog for security. She never even nips my children, she does not bark unless a stranger is near, she barely eats, and she's very protective. Oh, and she has built in camouflage. It's tempting to breed them even. haha
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Great article just upvoted 70%
learned the importance of housing security after working in tech support for local alarm/cctv installers in our area. seen way too many scenarios played out when sensors and alarms were not in place.
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Thank you! I really appreciate it. My hope is that these home security tips will be shared with as many people on Steemit as possible. The topic is something everyone here can benefit from.
It's funny that you would mention typical alarm companies. I do not recommend them. They are not worth the money spent on them, and they open up your home to the possibility of police responding when you don't want them to respond. Lots of people and pets have been shot because of it too. The risk these days just isn't worth it.
Yes, have alarm systems, but I would not use a third party traditional monitoring company. One reason to have devices like the one above is because you want advanced warning as you know. The police are not going to get there in time. You'll most likely be on your own. Don't forget to use Cell 411 to notify your neighbors in the event of a problem though too.
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Yes my company rarely ever let the alarms dial out to the police and think that is just how it is down here in Australia and would recommending have the alarms be calling out to your own phone and neighbours etc anyone trusted and extremely close able to help out.
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Hmmm I wonder if Virgil, the founder and CEO of Cell 411, could some how integrate his smart phone app with a home alarm... Hmmmm
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Hahaha, too funny!
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Great security product review @finnian... sounds like the price can't be beat!
I think it's great how you explain exactly how YOU use it and the methodology behind it.
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Thanks! Yes, they have no monthly fees, do not open up your home to unwanted police responses, and you can easily turn them on and off as needed. These can even be brought with you to hotel rooms or even camping.
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great article with original and interesting content. I don't know enough about the subject to comment intelligently. But I upvoted you. Cheers
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Thank you! One reason I'm on Steemit.com is to help people secure their homes. If you have any questions, I'll gladly assist you as my time allows.
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Good professional advice to bring tranquility to citizens. Peace of mind is fundamental in this life so full of unforeseen events.
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These devices definitely provide a lot of peace of mind. They are so cheap and easy to install too that anyone can put them to work. Single people who cannot have a dog benefit the most. Sleep with the window cracked if you want, but have devices like the one above to notify you in the event of a burglar/intruder. ;-)
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Nice recommendation @finnian. I know my husband would most likely be interested in this. He loves safety gadgets. Thanks for sharing.
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You're very welcome. Does he have a separate account on here? I've followed you too. Thanks for the feedback. It is very appreciated!
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You followed me? Aw....thank you :)
Yes, @johnjgeddes, he's a writer. I sent him the link to this security alarm.
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Well, heck. That put a huge smile on my face to read. He's an inspiration. Seriously, he is a gifted writer, and I'm thankful to know him and benefit from his art.
If either of you ever need assistance with residential security, please ask. I'd be happy to help!
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Oh cool...so you read his work? Awesome. I'll tell him we were chatting. He's outside doing the grunt work gardening - we had some new stairs and walkway put in the other day and our gardens are full of cement powder (I used the blower for that) and he's digging up the parts that got wet and cemented in the garden. I'm indoors doing indoor stuff :) Like Steemit. It's hard to be me ....hehe
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Great Work my friend....
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Thank you!
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that was a good review of the Doberman motion sensor - I'll try it. I've been getting tons of alerts during the night because of our cat, Thomas, who's up and down the stairs - we have a D-link motion sensor in a wall plug close to the floor, so the Doberman sensor may avoid that problem. The only other prob is if my wife and/or I get up during the night and go downstairs. It'd probably cause a loud signal alert since it's not tied into a phone
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If you walk up and down the stairs, I wouldn't use the device there then. It perhaps could still be used while not sleeping, and leave it on chime. Then it still functions as an advanced warning.
The Doberman being higher and allowing you to aim it higher, should fix the cat problem. I tested mine. My daughter, who's pretty small at around 40 pounds, could slowly crawl past the sensor without tripping it.
Last night though our cat Nut set it off. I got up to investigate but didn't look into it much after seeing the wide-eyed cat frozen in fear from the high pitched alarm. This morning though, I saw that the children had moved the alarm and pointed it too far down.
They are not as cheap and harder to conceal, but you might want to try a beam alarm. Those can be placed far above the typical pet's head as they walk, and then a human will still set them off.
Mine was installed to sweep bottom to top of the stairs, but these sensors are designed to sweep left to right usually. If you mount it the normal way, the side to side sweep will miss the small animals below it. That's the theory at least. The sensor works best when movement is across the field, not towards or away from it. People should keep that in mind as they plan the unit's placement.
We will probably leave ours on chime even at night. That way a false alarm isn't so shocking.
I'd like to back up though and ask what brand of locks you use on your doors. Mine are multi-lok brand, and no one is getting through them without making a lot of noise. That's one reason I focus on window security so much, for that's almost for sure the way an intruder would come into my home.
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Oh this one i like...and super cheap compared to such benefits. Since I only use one floor it would come in handy in the stairwell.
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