subject: High Tech Home Security-cheaper Than You Think [print this page] It seems like a eons ago when low tech home security was the only thing that you could do to protect your home unless you are a millionnaire. It cost tons of money to get a surveillance system for example back in the good old days. Now surveillance systems, motion sensors, door alarms, window alarms, and even home security systems have made a giant leap into the field of high-tech. And they are cost effective too.
But before you consider buying any high-tech tools to help us with home security take a hard look at your home as a criminal would from the outside. Ask the following questions.
1.Do you lock your doors and windows? 60% of all home burglaries happened through unlocked doors and Windows.
2.Do you belong to "neighborhood watch". They are amazingly successful at cutting down on burglaries and they are free.
3.Is your home free of obstacles in front of windows that can be hiding places?
4.Do you have any motion activated spotlights? Burglars don't like lights shining down on them. Motion activated spotlight's are very effective.
5.Do you have any window and door alarms? Police tell us that 90% of all home burglaries can be prevented.
Now look at some high-tech ways to improve your home security-cheaper than you may think.
First a four channel USB DVR surveillance system complete with USB DVR and four indoor outdoor cameras have night vision capability all the wiring and all the nuts and bolts for the brackets to hook it up for less than $500.
Second are some IP cameras that record directly to your hard drive on your computer. These can also be used indoors or outdoors.
And third are some brand-new motion activated spotlight's. Hidden inside the spotlights is a camera and DVR. The spotlights go on and a camera and DVR activated when motion his sensed in the viewing area.
When are you getting one?
A security camera can be an even better deterrent than a burglar alarm or a security guard. A camera can be used to identify the bad guys catching them red handed indoors or outdoors.
Security cameras used to be a luxury for homes and businesses. Now they have become a necessity. Insurance companies will give you a discount if you have a good security camera system for your building too. No matter what type of building you own you need a security camera for it.
Can you use a security camera for home, office or business? You actually can't afford to not have one! They send a message to outsiders and employees and customers-'we are watching so don't mess with us.'
Find out what is going on when you are not there at home, your business or office with one of these technical marvels.
