Archive for September, 2008

Are home security systems really effective?

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008
Annie asked:


We are having a home security system installed tomorrow…I’m wondering if they are really effective? Do they really deter burglars? Should I feel 100% safe when I go to bed with my alarm on?

Christopher

Do anybody have experience with the required wireless equipment update by home security monitoring company?

Sunday, September 28th, 2008
Ryu asked:


I subscribed to monitoring service with a Home Security Monitoring company. I have wireless security equipment installed.

Recently they told me that the government require them to replace the analog radio tower system with digital radio tower system. This results in I need to replace my wireless security equipment as well, otherwise it won’t be able to connect to the new radio tower. They charged me $100 for that. Since I’m still in a contract with them, I think I shouldn’t pay that $100.

So, do anybody have experience in this matter? Is the new regulation for real? Do the customers really have to pay for that required upgrade by the government regulation even when they’re still in a contract?

Thanks! I appreciate any inputs.

Carlos

Can someone tell me what to buy so I can set up a home security camera?

Friday, September 26th, 2008
niceperson44 asked:


I want to set up a home security camera that is motion sensitive to record video when it detects motion and record the video on my home PC. I need to know what to buy exactly, I dont’ think I have a video recording card. Any brand names that are good would help and where to buy them.

Darren