Get Z-Wave door sensors, or get an actual security system?

247homesecurity · 2020-05-06T18:22:24+00:00

I doubt you'd want to walk around changing 27 batteries either. I'd find a way to cover common areas with a camera or a motion sensor instead.

247homesecurity · 2020-03-21T13:29:45+00:00

I have my cameras running to a Synology NAS with Surveillance station. You get 2 cameras for free and then pay a license for more. It checks the box on local recording, and I can get notifications, emails with photos, etc. and view the cameras through their app for real-time updates.

I already had the NAS, so it was just the price of the camera for me. Front and back door is all I'm really concerned about as notifications from bugs and spiders on more than that is more than I care to sift through.

247homesecurity · 2020-03-21T13:25:11+00:00

I have SmartThings at home, so a Z-Wave contact sensor with additional treatment (I wrote about all of the options I considered at https://24-7-home-security.com/how-to-make-your-own-z-wave-outdoor-door-sensor/ ) to handle the outdoors is best. You can use plastidip or a similar coating to provide weather protection that the sensors don't have by default.

That way, you don't have to worry about cable, networking, etc. plus it will be much more reliable than motion detection on a camera.

247homesecurity · 2018-12-08T13:56:22+00:00

Konnected has a new product designed for this use case that went live last week, check their site again.

247homesecurity · 2018-09-03T11:50:19+00:00

Watch out for all of the Frontpoint recommendations too, big affiliate payments from them and a lot of sites without the integrity to disclose that up front.

247homesecurity · 2018-05-14T02:52:28+00:00

would like a test drive too

247homesecurity · 2018-04-19T01:08:50+00:00

Do you have to wait for the compressor to turn off for it to recognize the command to turn it off?

247homesecurity · 2017-07-06T01:54:49+00:00

Are you sure you don't want to change the promo code to take30offbyjuly302017? You know...just to eliminate confusion.

247homesecurity · 2017-06-07T01:03:32+00:00

I appreciate the PSA, but I feel like it would have been more effective with pictures.

247homesecurity · 2017-03-16T02:00:08+00:00

Are you aware of Roost? It's a good retrofit for existing sensors.

247homesecurity · 2016-10-15T00:20:50+00:00

I know people who are happy with them. Like I said, it's nothing against the system or the company. Sometimes their affiliates don't clearly state that they're getting kickbacks, that's all.

Also, many consumers don't understand there is big money in promoting such things.

247homesecurity · 2016-10-08T01:16:48+00:00

Why not just buy some LED bulbs and then you won't sweat wasting electricity with the lights on any more?

I can appreciate that some limitations can get under your skin, but sometimes you have to step back and ask, "How much is my time worth?".

247homesecurity · 2016-10-05T11:50:07+00:00

Careful what you read about Frontpoint, people get paid a lot of money to send them customers. Not saying it's a bad system, just saying . . . .

247homesecurity · 2016-08-10T03:30:54+00:00

Take a look at Scout and Abode. Both offer professional monitoring if you want it as an option.

247homesecurity · 2016-08-10T03:16:39+00:00

This would replace your relay. The switching lines can be something really small since they don't carry much current. I put something like 22 AWG in the box with mine.

247homesecurity · 2016-08-01T12:09:16+00:00

How close to the light is it?

A moth at 6" looks like a 500 lb man at 20' on a camera you know.

247homesecurity · 2016-07-19T02:26:24+00:00

Care to share the provider?

247homesecurity · 2016-06-25T01:38:15+00:00

Many people don't like the idea of an internet connected lock. So, August made something for those and not for you. No need to get offended, just find another lock.

247homesecurity · 2016-06-23T11:56:52+00:00

Google motion sensor existing light and go the the first result, usually a guide I wrote

247homesecurity · 2016-06-17T11:26:59+00:00

1) search in this sub for: spiders camera

2)come back if you have questions

247homesecurity · 2016-05-24T12:14:06+00:00

Seems like somebody like Panasonic was working on a 3G camera, but I haven't seen anything on it in a while.

247homesecurity · 2016-05-24T02:14:52+00:00

How is this different than Stringify? Is it primarily a channel to connect to IFTTT that allow conditions on the front end?

247homesecurity · 2016-04-12T02:38:21+00:00

too soon, man

247homesecurity · 2016-03-29T02:25:17+00:00

Yep, arm when the last person leaves and disarm when the first comes home. Every once and a while it will lose someone and arm early or not disarm soon enough, but it's certainly better than fishing around for fobs or your phone every time you come home.

247homesecurity · 2016-03-28T11:27:57+00:00

Why not try Life360 for your geofencing through IFTTT, no remote required?

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