D.I.Y. Home Security

theodp writes "The NYTimes reports that pre-wired home security installations by alarm companies are on the way out. Thanks to wireless window and door sensors and motion detectors, installing and maintaining one's own security system is becoming a do-it-yourself project, with kits available from companies like InGrid and LaserShield. Time to start cranking out some new iPhone and Android apps, kids?"

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Best reference I've found on D.I.Y. home security:

[kbrasee]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_Alone

Re:Wireless = less secure

[whoever57]

Having used to work installing alarms systems, jamming wouldn't work. A lost communication with a device triggers a fault same as if you were to cut a wire.

1. Find a target house,
2. Use jamming enough times that the owner turns off the alarm.
3. Break in.
4. ???
5. Profit!

Re:I'll stick with what I have..A bible.

[fucket]

In that case, I hope they knock when they come to arrest me.

Re:Wireless = less secure

[Anonymous Coward]

We did something similar as a prank in high school. A lab had an microphone sensor, so we hid a watch in the casing. The school turned on the alarm at night about 8:30. The watch beeped and the cops showed at 9:00... then 10:00 then 11:00 then did not bother at 12:00. That's when we popped the window open and entered to play our prank in the "high security" lab.

Re:Stilll alive?

[buswolley]

Tired of thieves stealing his tools, my grandpa electrified the padlock with one of those electric fence units used with cattle and horses. Difference, 3' from the unit instead of 300' of fencing wire.

Re:Wireless = less secure

[Anonymous Coward]

Notice the effective use of the "post anonymously" check box!