Home Security

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 29, 2016

• #1

I recently had a very expensive package waiting for UPS stolen off my front porch. My brother owns a very large/successful home automation business and I consulted him. He sent me a "Ring" device, made by a company called Ring. It's a second gen device mounted to the same wires your doorbell uses so no new wiring is necessary. It then connects to your home internet connection. Anytime it senses motion you'll get a video phone alert and when anyone rings your doorbell you'll get the same. It's BRILLIANT!! And there's no monitoring fees or anything. If you've ever had similar thefts, I HIGHLY recommend this device!!!! It's very reasonably priced!

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• May 29, 2016

• #2

Looks like a nice day out. Good geek tech too. Does it come in pink?

 

tbradsim1

Lifer

Jan 14, 2012

9,104

11,066

Southwest Louisiana

• May 29, 2016

• #3

. As I am retired and on my porch most of the time this is my Low Techn Package thief stopper.

 

jefff

Lifer

May 28, 2015

1,915

6

Chicago

• May 29, 2016

• #4

I have a door man...or woman. They are bulldogs when it comes to my packages.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• May 29, 2016

• #5

I use a PO Box for this reason. UPS delivers to them now as well.
If you are looking for a new home, pick a street with well-armed retired people on it. Or, just retired ladies who frequently call the law.
Or just live next to tbradsim1, and call him when you spot a free kill.

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 29, 2016

• #6

My neighborhood is a family friendly oasis,couldn't be more white bread and likely why it was targeted. The video surveillance and signage should provide enough security to prevent this from happening again.
My front yard...

 

jefff

Lifer

May 28, 2015

1,915

6

Chicago

• May 29, 2016

• #7

It looks quite nice and peaceful.

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 29, 2016

• #8

Thanks Jeff! It is a very nice and safe(kinda) neighborhood, a HUGE change from years of loft living.

 

deathmetal

Lifer

Jul 21, 2015

7,714

32

• May 29, 2016

• #9

Looks like a good place. Sadly, anywhere accessible by car is a target...

 

prairiedruid

Lifer

Jun 30, 2015

2,005

1,137

• May 29, 2016

• #10

Boy Nate you didn't hide the landmines in your front lawn very well!

 

iamn8

Lifer

Sep 8, 2014

4,248

14

Moody, AL

• May 29, 2016

• #11

Hey look, protecting ones home when living in the hood sometimes means taking drastic steps.

 

jefff

Lifer

May 28, 2015

1,915

6

Chicago

• May 29, 2016

• #12

I live on the 27th floor. Very small chance of a drive by but an increased chance of building to building sniper fire
So far so good!

 

phil67

Lifer

Dec 14, 2013

2,052

7

• May 29, 2016

• #13

Looks like a nifty device considering the price! I’m retired and home most of the time so I haven’t, as of yet, had any such issues albeit I have had a few expensive items stolen from my garage in the past. I live in a very nice neighborhood on the extreme NW side of Chicago, but there is NO such thing as a safe neighborhood no matter where you live. Although I always have a loaded gun in my nightstand a gun is one of the most useless things one can have against such an issue as you encountered. Security deterrents are always the best alternative and owning a gun, more often than not, is simply a ridiculous macho feeling of security with some people.