Hi All:
I am quite a newbie to this forum, and was looking for sticky notes, but haven't found them, so my apologies...
Q1. Are there any stickies for home security, like a set of tutorials? I know the basic concepts, but the vast array of products confuses the bejeezus out of me!
Q2. I want to add a home security system to an existing home (2-floor) with 1 large slider, 2 entry doors, 2 fixed windows panes, 15 casement windows (all Anderson). I am inclined to ignore the upstairs level.
I would like to use wireless only because it would be much simpler (not having to run wires is important to me!).
If possible, I would like to be able to monitor/control the alarm system and devices such as lights from a remote computer or smartphone.
My assumption is that I will need 15 wireless window contacts (I've read some about the kind that I can mount inside the window frame and jamb), 2 door contacts (wireless as well), and several glass-break sensors.
I think I will probably want several PIR sensors as well.
It's an open floor plan, with the sliders and one door, along with 7 windows comprising the family room and kitchen, then a separate room with 4 windows, another room with 2 windows, a 1/2 bath with 1 window, and a mud room with 1 window.
I would love to get some guidance on the type of system (kit?) that I could get that would allow me to secure these things.
Your comments, thoughts, guidance, links to reading material, etc. are greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Zeb
I am quite a newbie to this forum, and was looking for sticky notes, but haven't found them, so my apologies...
Q1. Are there any stickies for home security, like a set of tutorials? I know the basic concepts, but the vast array of products confuses the bejeezus out of me!
Q2. I want to add a home security system to an existing home (2-floor) with 1 large slider, 2 entry doors, 2 fixed windows panes, 15 casement windows (all Anderson). I am inclined to ignore the upstairs level.
I would like to use wireless only because it would be much simpler (not having to run wires is important to me!).
If possible, I would like to be able to monitor/control the alarm system and devices such as lights from a remote computer or smartphone.
My assumption is that I will need 15 wireless window contacts (I've read some about the kind that I can mount inside the window frame and jamb), 2 door contacts (wireless as well), and several glass-break sensors.
I think I will probably want several PIR sensors as well.
It's an open floor plan, with the sliders and one door, along with 7 windows comprising the family room and kitchen, then a separate room with 4 windows, another room with 2 windows, a 1/2 bath with 1 window, and a mud room with 1 window.
I would love to get some guidance on the type of system (kit?) that I could get that would allow me to secure these things.
Your comments, thoughts, guidance, links to reading material, etc. are greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Zeb