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Archive for April, 2009

How do I set up home security cameras that I can view over the web?

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

curious asked: I travel a lot and work away from home a great deal. I would like to set up a security system that I can monitor from the internet. I will need 4 cameras and one will have to have be able to focus on objects 150′ away. The other three cameras will have [...]

Anyone ever installed a home security alarm inside a car?

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

djchill08 asked: Im planning on doing it. Installing a home security system that has door sensors and a motion senor inside my ultilty van that is full of equipment. The system can run on either 120AC or 12VDC (stated as backup battery since installing them in vehicles is never really talked about) anyone have any [...]

How do you stop an inactive DSC home security system from beeping randomly?

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

minosti asked: I bought a house about 2 years ago with a DSC home security system installed by the provious owner. I have never activated the service. When I first moved in, the system keypad would randomly beep 2x until someone pressed any keys on the pad. It stopped for a while [...]

Does anyone know about how much value a home security system adds to a home?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Confused asked: It makes sense that having a home security system adds value to your home. Is there a certain criteriea used to estimate a percentage that it does increase with that system?Website content

On a home security system monitored by a major company, would the in house siren go off even if you don’t pay?

Monday, April 27th, 2009

mgr 452 asked: I know the major alarm company would not monitor the home if you quit paying the bill or cancel service, but I think the actual sensors which are installed along with the in home hidden siren would still work. I’m asking this because the city in which I live does not send [...]

How do I set the code on my home security system?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

Peter B asked: I purchased a home that has a security system installed. It has motion sensors in some rooms, and door sensors on every exterior door. I know it is functional as I see it respond to the various sensors, but do not know the code to arm it. The previous owner’s disconnected the [...]

I want to get a home security system, which is the best?

Friday, April 24th, 2009

sara b asked: Hi I live in the midwest I am looking to get a home security system and monthly monitoring. I want one that is legit, has good customer service and has reliable equipment that will last (not break). I do not want to mess with wireless, or anything that will interfere with my [...]

How can I install Home Security Motion Detector using ordinary eletrical outlet?

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

ckaadev asked: I have a new Home Security Motion Detector that I plan to install in my driveway. The detector has white/black wires, but I only have a regular electric outlet that I can get power from. Is there a way to install it using my outlet ?Caffeinated Content

Has anyone else had trouble with the APX home security system?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

gerlawgoody1 asked: We purchased a home security security system from APX in June. They have done nothing but charge different amounts than promised at different times in the month, messing up our family’s finances. We are at the point of canceling the service and contacting the better business bureau!
Any suggestions?
At this point, I am more [...]

What is the best electronic home security system?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Lady Jaye asked: I have a new home that I would like to purchase a security system for; however, I was looking for some personal experience feedback from folks. What is the most reasonable place? What warning signs are there to look for? Is wireless better or worse? In the base [...]