Most people don’t think too much about home security until an unexpected event – a robbery in the neighborhood for example – shakes them up. Then their first step is to visit the interwebs, and do some research on the topic. However, eventually every road leads to Reddit, as the modern saying goes. Reddit has its own dedicated home security and home automation topics, chock-full of user-submitted knowledge. The shared experience by userswho actually tried out some of the home security solutions prove to be much more convincing for those who are still knee-deep in their research (which is the reason why are we encourage user-submitted reviews here at Best Reviews). So let’s see what Reddit homeowners have to say about a solid defense!
Interestingly enough, most Reddittors believe in the power deterring a crime instead of stopping one that’s already in progress. As one user points out, even the fastest monitoring center needs some time to catch on with a crime, contact the police, who arrive a couple of minutes later. An average home invasion takes only a few minutes, as they grab anything valuable in sight, and then quickly retreat. For this very reason, the first advice Reddittors give to their struggling fellow is to make the house “less attractive” for robbers.
This can be done by hardening the defense, so after a quick glance the criminals turn their attention towards another house. This means putting up high-quality deadbolts on every door. In case a door comes with a deadbolt then it’s still worth to exchange it for a better one (starting from $150), since constructors usually buy cheap ones in bulk. Speaking of doors, apply a heavy-duty strike plate on the door jamb so it can resist even the hardest kicks. Putting locks on windows is also a great deterrent, as well as the ever watching eye of an outdoor camera. Some users were also suggesting guard dogs as preventive measures.
Of course, most Reddittors didn’t discard the possibility of a good home security system, complete with a trustworthy lineup of alarms. The most frequent inquiries regard alarm quality, the response time of the monitoring center and whether or not existing alarms can be used with a new system. We found out that most Reddit posts were on the side of professional installation – despite the convenience of DIY – because those who are new to home security solutions won’t be able to place most alarms in optimal positions. SimpliSafe was a commonly debated name on the forums, with many arguing that they lack cameras and are outdated, while supporters mention the high quality and dependable service. When someone asked for advice on which home security system is the best, then Frontpoint Security and ADT were the most popular answers, although GetSafe, Protect America and even Scout appear quite often too.
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