My fiance is out of town and we are in a single story corner house with lots of windows. Its all been fine until today this big man was peering through the window and the window next to the door and loitering there. He then waited a minute or so and then rang the door bell twice. I am concerned that he was casing the house and I need peace of mind. We also have been trying to get amazon to pick up a big ass package for like a week so I wouldnt be surprised if someone saw said giant unmoving package and thought these people are gone. And yes I did run away when he rang the doorbell so no, I do not believe that he knew i was there. Willing to spend as much money as I need to I just need to secure the house ASAP what can I get in the next few hours before the sun goes down to stay safe. Again, happy to spend for peace of mind.

Update: Thank you everyone for your suggestions!! i called the police and they said it was probably a "peeper" - dont want to know what that is. I texted my neighbor, asked the amazon man if it was him earlier (it was not) I got the door braces installed extra window locks and installed simplisafe as well and a ring camera for posterity. I have mace and baseball bats and a bathroom that is behind two locks. Im hoping this is enough to deter any would be intruders from intruding and that the person who was looking in my house was just a random tweaker and not someone specific criminal intent. Thanks again!!

Looking for some advice. A security company called ProTek Security in Connecticut recently locked my friend and their family out of their house. Apparently, some people came and claimed that they were renters on the property and brought a forged rental document. The security company did not even call before not only allowing them into the property, but changing the access codes so that now not even THEY can get inside.

They did not perform a background check, give a call to the property owner, or check the legitimacy of the documents before moving forward. Now, they have said my friend's family needs a court order just to get back into her property. We have provided the deeds and proven ownership, but they have allowed the locks to be changed, and will not even provide the new codes so that they can get inside.

Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this? The security company seems extremely negligent to me, and I am unsure if this is something worthy of a lawsuit as far as barring the property owner from entering, and not asking the property owner before allowing people inside.

Any advice helps!

I live in a rental and for some reason every time I’m in my small bedroom I have this overwhelming fear I’m being watched while changing clothes etc. I googled how to check without having to take it apart. I turned off all my lights and took a recording of it and there is a white glare on the inside, is this normal for smoke detectors? Should I be concerned?
Edit: There also aren’t any labels on it or brand name, I was also told I am not allowed to change the batteries myself and to call him when the red light flashes.

I want to get a safe for my home that can protect valuables from a fire but also make it difficult for someone to break into. I know some safes focus more on fire resistance while others are built mainly for security, so finding something that does both has been a bit confusing. For those who have experience with home safes, what should I prioritize when comparing models? Appreciate any suggestions, thanks!

​UPDATE: so it turns out that one of the brokers is unlocking my apartment door. This has happened at least four times. It is the sort of thing that I would give the benefit of the doubt over but again it’s happened four times (at least). Feeling very weird about it. I’m a single woman living alone so it definitely doesn’t make me feel safe. I was on the phone with my building manager as he was looking at the hallway security footage and he started freaking out and profusely apologizing. He said it was unacceptable. I feel better knowing he thinks this is also crazy and hopefully it will be handled quickly. Thank you all for the help. I always had a CO detector but I did get a second one because of this haha.

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Hi everyone. I moved into an apartment a month and a half ago and this weird thing happens where my apartment door will unlock by itself. After the first two times it happened I set up a Ring camera facing the door to make sure no one enters my apartment while I’m gone. It’s happened twice more since I got the camera. No one has entered my apartment but I can see the lock flipping by itself. My apartment is located near the elevator and near a communal outdoor space where the door sometimes slams. Could constant slamming cause the lock to shift and eventually unlock? Is someone messing with me? I’m less concerned because no one is entering my apartment, but it’s still kinda scary that my door unlocks by itself. I reached out to my building manager to get the lock changed. This is just boggling my mind. Thank you all for your help!

Edit: Here are some pictures and videos. Fair warning, the Ring video looks like it was filmed on a toaster. It’s also filming every few seconds. But you can see that the lock was in the locked position (pointing toward the green dot) then it flips to the unlocked position (pointing toward the red dot). You can see the light reflection change. I’ve changed the settings on my Ring camera to 24/7 recording so I’m sure I’ll catch a clearer version if it happens again. I also included pictures of the lock and what it looks like unlocked/ locked.

Edit: Trying to get the video to upload!

Got two more Wyze bulb cams on the way and just realized I need microSDcards separately for local recording. Was looking online but I have NO IDEA which ones to go with.There are so many brands and sizes and I dont wanna buy somethin that wont work. What SDs are you guys using?

I'm trying to get the windows in my garage open and there appears to be a lock on them. Of course the previous owner didn't leave any info. I've attached a pic, does anyoneknow what these are called and how to open them? I'm assuming there is some kinda socket or tool that is needed

There's a huge difference between having cameras on your property so that you can see if someone's there...

And having cameras on your property so you can identify the person who's there.

All these cameras from Wyze, Reolink, Eufy are simply gimmicks to make homeowners feel like they're secure and protected but they all fail in one way or another when you need the most.

I will never rely on a wireless gimmick to protect my family and my property. Everything must be hardwired. Any camera I have in my home or any one of my properties must meet my specific criteria.

24/7 color, audible and visual deterrence, functional analytics such as facial recognition, LPR, line crossing and such.

The images I have attached are of the kind of cameras I will sell and use personally. Pay attention to the time stamp. There is no usable ambient light in this location if you were walking there at that time you would require a flashlight to see where you're going so you didn't fall in the water or down the stairs. The little bit of light showing on the second image is coming from the stairway 50 ft above the property.

Video of the camera:

https://youtu.be/Cms1h2fQeyU?is=SKW5gYCtdeujtisB

https://youtu.be/G_f6GySIv1Q?is=1HW9wtuqOzBxHTBH

My sleep has been garbage lately. A few times this week a car has slowed down in front of our house at night, headlights sweeping across the living room, then moved on. Could be a delivery driver lost, could be someone casing the place, and I can't tell which. I keep going back and forth on whether to do something or wait and see, and it's wearing me down. I'm at the point where I'd rather act than keep guessing. For anyone who's put a camera up over this, did it actually help?

is there a way to hack this like how you hack ur smart tv? to where you can have control and access to it I no longer have the subsction to this and want to use it freely is that possible if so can someone show me how

Hello everyone.

I'm working on an open source project that helps users plan their home security with the help of a website. Note: Vibe coded majority of it as I'm no longer a developer and AI helps speed up the process. You don't have to have an IT background for trying out this tool.

It helps new users get the basics of the setup. Visualize them in 2D and 3D(currently works on Android Chrome with the help of Google AR). The best part is that it doesn't require any signups/payments/app installations.

A quick view of my project can be found here: https://home-security-planner-nu.vercel.app/

GitHub Repo: https://github.com/Sourabh06/home-security-planner

I would love to get your views on the application as I'm updating features whenever I find time.

Let me know in comments what you liked/disliked and how it could be better.

Those interested in helping can support my ongoing research here: Form Link

So my wonderful neighbor has now started to stand out in front of the house in his driveway with his drug dealer friend. I’ve asked them nicely to go elsewhere at night and it has not worked. I was thinking of replacing the light over my garage with something significantly brighter. I want something borderline offensively bright. I figured that if I completely illuminate the area, it would discourage them from hanging out. It has to be a motion detector light with a dust to Dawn feature. I’d also like it to be one where it’s low power until motion is detected, and it kicks on high. I’d even be open to one that has an app where I could turn it on full power when they’re just hanging out there. Curious to hear your thoughts and recommendations.

An elderly relative has apparently removed all of her locks before traveling to another state. Im not sure what her logic was but she's been gone for over a month (one of her grand babies has come like two months early).

The inevitable has happened and she is out thousands of dollars in tools, per a concerned neighbor who reached out when they saw it being moved.

Im going in the AM with her son to reinstall the locks she removed (or new ones, if I cant find the old ones) and put up no trespassing signs.

What else can I do to secure the property. (Beyond trying to get her accessed for cognitive decline, because wtf?)

For older parents in a 4 bed house which wireless home intruder alarm system would you go for?

Getting loads of mixed opinions from companies

Thank you!

Hi, Im a student and recently there has been some activity from homeless people in my building. They shaterred some light last night, wiped themselves on the front main door etc.

Im afraid they tryna target my place one day.

What should I purchase first? Since Im a student I dont have a flow of money going on.

And no, the landlord doesnt care and wont pur any lock or control on the main door. Asked a couple times

Thank you

PS : in Canada

I’m assuming getting all this stuff for free any tips on generally anything?

My search here didn't find me what I was looking for. I'm looking for a bedside flashlight, long and heavy enough to be used for impact. My current bedside gun is a tactical length pistol with a mounted light and reflex sight. I'm wanting a flashlight to carry in my off hand high as I carry my pistol low and back to avoid grabbing. The large flashlight is designed as a decoy and an impact tool.

I used to love the 4 or 5 C-cell maglites but I had two melt so I think that's why they've been discontinued. OTOH, I don't love the D-cell maglites because they're just larger in the grip and feel more likely to slip out of my fist.

Last, I don't want to pay streamlight prices at this moment. Some may say no price is too high for your safety, etc., etc. But for my purposes at this moment, this is what I'm after. I've bought those highly-regarded Chinese-made small flashlights in the past, and they've proven pretty good.

Can anyone recommend flashlights that offer what I'm after?

I purchased an expensive gate from GateCrafters-WebDirectBrands. The gate was not welded correctly and would not work. I have spent months trying to get them to fix their shoddy work but they refuse to take responsibility for their products. I have called and emailed the president of the company, Anthony Gateo, and he has refused to reply or talk to me. They are not to be trusted. The gates are overpriced and poorly made. Again, DO NOT buy from GateCrafters-WebDirectBrands. They are out of Odessa, FL.

Hi y'all! Moved into my apartment a few months ago, and am concerned about a door inside of my unit. It is locked to me and leads to the basement of the building which is accessible through a door on the exterior of the building and a cellar door in the backyard. The basement is frequently accessed by various contractors. I'm not trying to doubt the character of the people my landlord hires, but I'm a woman who lives alone in a large city and I don't really want to take any chances. It can't be jammed from my side because it opens into the basement. Is there anything to be done about it? Or a reasonable ask to be made of my landlord?

I have 3 Wyze Cam v3s and use one over my kid's bed. i recommend them to other moms because my husband and i can both check the camera and get notifications on our phones. i set the motion area around his bed so the dogs moving around on ours or the blinds blowing dont keep setting it off. im not very handy so we used hair ties and elastic bands to mount it lol

We originally bought them so we'd get noise notifications for if the dogs were going ape shit when we weren't home and I could yell at them through the camera to shut up. Ive also used it to scare my husband while hes gaming lool.

Last month when we took the whole family on a vacation, I had my friend who lives down the street watch the dogs. I kept getting night time notifications that there was movement in my kid's bed and it was just poor lonely Winnie lying in there wondering where we all were. So I texted my friend that she was up there, so she popped over to give her a quick snuggle and it was so cuteeee

Didnt expect the baby cam to catch something that sweet.

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