ᐅ Security system upgrade with two cats – any technical experience?
Created on: 28 Nov 2018 19:42
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In neighboring villages, there have been two break-ins reported in a short period of time. Now we’re really starting to worry that these criminals might target us as well. In Leipzig, there was actually a whole series of break-ins that was even mentioned on TV. Here in the surrounding area, we had hoped to be somewhat safer. But that now seems to be over.
When building the house, we installed wiring for an alarm system. But at the time, we didn’t fully consider that it wouldn’t work with two cats. The equipment can tolerate one cat but not two. At least, we haven’t found any system that does.
So, what can we do? We have mushroom locks on the windows and aluminum roller shutters in front of them. But that’s it. Does anyone have any tips on how to upgrade the security technically? Are cameras any use?
When building the house, we installed wiring for an alarm system. But at the time, we didn’t fully consider that it wouldn’t work with two cats. The equipment can tolerate one cat but not two. At least, we haven’t found any system that does.
So, what can we do? We have mushroom locks on the windows and aluminum roller shutters in front of them. But that’s it. Does anyone have any tips on how to upgrade the security technically? Are cameras any use?
Mycraft schrieb:
Unlikely. Cats usually just lie around when their owners are not at home. I have two very active cats and cameras, so I can see what’s going on. When we’re not there, they usually sleep.Well, about 20 hours.
It’s not about constant lighting. But why shouldn’t the TV turn on at 11 p.m. just because the cat prefers to sleep in the living room in this weather, and at 3:23 a.m. gets hungry and a light turns on?
There are special retrofit safety films for windows that make breaking the glass more difficult.
You could also install an alarm system with only glass break detectors and/or vibration sensors. Some manufacturers also offer motion detectors that do not respond to animals up to a certain size. We have such devices, but unfortunately cannot share any practical experience yet, as our house is still under construction and the system is not yet operational.
You could also install an alarm system with only glass break detectors and/or vibration sensors. Some manufacturers also offer motion detectors that do not respond to animals up to a certain size. We have such devices, but unfortunately cannot share any practical experience yet, as our house is still under construction and the system is not yet operational.
So, when the baskets kept appearing around here, I collected them within a radius of about 100m (330 feet) and disposed of them properly.
The only thing that helps during absence, or rather minimizes the risk of burglary, is a presence simulation.
After that come the passive measures, like laminated safety glass (LSG) and so on.
And, as silly as it sounds, your house has to require a bit more effort from burglars than the neighbor’s.
haydee schrieb:Of course not, or would you consider that an obstacle?
Then timer switches won’t help either.
The only thing that helps during absence, or rather minimizes the risk of burglary, is a presence simulation.
After that come the passive measures, like laminated safety glass (LSG) and so on.
And, as silly as it sounds, your house has to require a bit more effort from burglars than the neighbor’s.
When we built our house, our site supervisor mentioned that in his residential area in the neighboring town, the first burglaries occurred after about 4 to 5 years. After that, break-ins happened regularly until the police increased patrols.
In our neighborhood, the first two burglaries and one attempted break-in also took place after approximately the same amount of time.
I’m not sure if this is because hedges and bushes have grown to a certain height by then, or if it’s because there is money available again for technical gadgets or security devices.
All residents of the three houses targeted were away, and the three houses shared some common features:
- Houses with carports (an empty carport usually means residents are absent)
- Houses located on corner or edge lots (offering poor visibility)
- Houses with good escape routes
During one attempted break-in, the intruders discovered that burglar-resistant windows had been installed and then moved on to the neighboring house.
In our neighborhood, the first two burglaries and one attempted break-in also took place after approximately the same amount of time.
I’m not sure if this is because hedges and bushes have grown to a certain height by then, or if it’s because there is money available again for technical gadgets or security devices.
All residents of the three houses targeted were away, and the three houses shared some common features:
- Houses with carports (an empty carport usually means residents are absent)
- Houses located on corner or edge lots (offering poor visibility)
- Houses with good escape routes
During one attempted break-in, the intruders discovered that burglar-resistant windows had been installed and then moved on to the neighboring house.
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