Yes. Visible cameras combined with prominently displayed security signs and window stickers make burglars less likely to target a property, since they signal that the home is actively monitored and protected by a security system.
Install a tall fence with a secure self-closing lock, add motion sensor lighting positioned six to ten feet above the ground to cover pathways, gates, and heavily foliaged areas, and store ladders, tools, and other items that could be used to break in inside a locked shed.
If a burglar does break in, fake signs and stickers can’t alert you or a monitoring center to dispatch police, unlike a real security system, which can detect the intrusion and trigger a fast emergency response.
Not reliably. While a fake sign might deter a casual opportunist, an experienced burglar can often tell the difference, and a thief with a smartphone can quickly search the company name to confirm the sign isn’t backed by a real monitored system.
Keep flashlights and batteries on hand to make your home look occupied, turn off your system while home to conserve backup battery power since burglars are less likely to strike during a storm, and secure valuables or store large items in a locked area if you need to evacuate ahead of an outage.
It depends on your equipment. Most systems include a backup battery that can power the system for up to 24 hours, and a whole-house generator or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) can keep it running longer, though internet-dependent features like remote access and push notifications will be unavailable if your home’s internet goes down.
Install a remote operation system that only trusted household members can access, make sure all access doors stay locked, use a mobile app that alerts you when the garage door opens or closes, and add motion-detection lighting near the garage.
The three most vulnerable entry points are doors, garages, and windows. Each requires its own security measures, from smart locks and cameras on doors to remote-access alerts on garages and window sensors or coverings for windows.
Yes. Burglars often avoid homes with visible security cameras, and pairing cameras with motion-activated lighting creates an even stronger deterrent, since intruders are caught in full view the moment the lights activate.
Unlike traditional motion-activated lights that turn on for any movement, including animals, smart camera systems can distinguish between humans, animals, and vehicles, so you can control exactly which types of activity trigger your lights and reduce false alarms.
The most commonly stolen items are cash, jewelry, electronics, clothing and shoes, prescription drugs and alcohol, keys, art and collectibles, and personal documents that can be used for identity theft.
Studies show burglars spend less than one minute breaking in and generally under ten minutes inside looting a home, so they target items that are small, valuable, and easy to grab quickly.
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