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D.I.Y. Home Security

Posted by kdawson on from the try-this-at-home dept.

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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  1. Re:Dog + Gun works good too... by theLOUDroom · · Score: 0, Troll

    "My dog barks, I shoot."

    That's what makes me think you aren't being that careful.

    You did NOT say "My dog barks at someone inside my house whom I have identified as an intruder, I shoot."

    We talking about potentially ending someone's life here. If you want people to think you go through a carefully thought out process before shooting someone then you should say so, instead of stating just the opposite.

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    Life is too short to proofread.
  2. police wont respond to these by peter303 · · Score: 0, Troll

    Unless the homeowner calls directly. There is just too little qC in DIY systems.