Review of The Home Security Alarm System With Phone Dialer By Streetwise

A home security alarm system , a good deadbolt lock set, and proper exterior lighting ,the absolute trinity of crime prevention.But if you are a home owner or apartment dweller working with a limited budget,which one of these should you spend your money on.

I am of the belief that any plans relating to the protection of your home should start with some sort of alarm system, and if money is an issue you need to look at something like the home security system being offered by Streetwise products.

The product being reviewed is produced by Streetwise products.A manufacturer of a wide variety of cleverly designed, and effective security products. They produce everything from self defense items like stun guns, to diversion safes.

Costing less than thirty dollars, and the fact that it can be installed in a few minutes , the home security alarm system with phone dialer by streetwise erases two of the main excuses homeowners give for not having any sort of burglary  protection for their homes. Specifically the cost involved  and the difficulty of  installation.

Why is this product such a good buy

The first obvious selling point of this device is the price. At around thirty dollars you can easily protect an area twenty feet horizontally by about twenty vertically. For most home owners this means you can only cover one entry point with this device, and may need to purchase more than one unit to properly secure your property.

If you live in an apartment or condominium,you will only need a single device, and it will be some of the best money you will ever spend.

The features that make this device  a stand out from the crowd are the three number auto dialer, the ability to switch between silent mode, and a ear splitting 125 decibel alarm, and finally the fact that it is battery operated, and it offers truly goof proof installation.

Super easy to setup and operate

If you cannot install or operate a home security device it is worthless, no matter what you paid for it. Installation in this case is a simple three step process. First install the batteries, next position the motion detector in the area that will be alarmed, and finally plug the unit  into a  spare telephone jack.

The final step is really only necessary if you intend to use the alarms auto-dial feature, otherwise you can simply mount the unit were needed.

A call for help

If your alarm system is tripped and no one knows about it other than the burglar…what is the point. This home security system comes with a three number auto-dialer, that can call your cell phone , along with two other numbers of your choosing.

This feature is important because most of us  have become desensitized to alarms. Having the ability to be notified via cell phone allows you to  have someone  actually go and investigate the cause of the  alarm for you.

Silent or audible alarm function

Having a 125 decibel alarm is great, but there may be times that you may not want to alert your visitor to the fact that they have tripped your alarm.

Depending on how isolated your home is in relation to your neighbors, a screaming alarm may be useless.  The alarm for this device is loud, but this diminishes with every step you take away from your property, and if you live in a rural location it may be more of a nuisance to a burglar than an actual deterrent .

It may actually make more sense to have the alarm set to silent mode, and have it dial a trusted neighbor and have them investigate the alarm for you, and notify the authorities if needed. This increases the chances of the burglar being caught because since no siren was sounded your burglar may spend more time on the property, increasing the chances of him being caught.

A small weakness

The only negative that i can think is the fact that this security alarm looks just like what it is. Earlier i mentioned the fact that this alarm can be installed in minutes,and is battery operated. My fear is that it may be a little too conspicuous in design ,and a  smart burglar who has cased my property and recognizes this device will know that all he needs to do to disarm it is too remove the batteries and unplug the auto dialer.

Maybe i am being a pessimist but i feel the the manufacturer may want to consider redesigning the housing for the unit to look like something a little more benign. All things considered the benefits that this product offers in the way of  protection greatly outweighs any of its potential weaknesses.

The SentrySafe H3300 Fire And Waterproof Security Safe

Many smart home owners spend money on home security products to  protect their home from criminals. This is always a good thing and i would never say otherwise, but there are valuables within your home that may not interest a burglar, but their loss would be devastating none the less.

Imagine if you were to loose your family photos, or important financial documents in a fire, it would be devastating.It will be a hassle but your documents can eventually be replaced, but a family photo once lost is gone forever.

You need to protect these things with a fireproof safe, and if you are in the market for one, you may want to consider the highly rated SentrySafe H3300 Fire and Waterproof Security Safe

The H3300 is manufactured by SentrySafe.Unlike other manufacturers who produce a diverse product range, the SentrySafe product line is almost entirely security safes.Everything from inexpensive fireproof chests, to burglary resistant floor safes.

The sentrysafe model h3300 is not intended for homeowners looking for theft protection.It is designed exclusively to protect your most important documents from a devastating house fire, and from the water damage the is always the result of the fire departments effort in putting these fires out.

The things that make this safe such a good buy are its certified half hour UL fireproof rating ,the fact that it is waterproof,and the large interior storage space.

UL fireproof rating

Murphy’s law states that anything that can happen, will happen eventually, and at the worst possible time.I personally do not like to dwell on the possibility of the loss that comes with a house fire, but since it is a possibility i must prepare for it.

The SentrySafe H3300 has been tested and certified by Underwriters Laboratories, to protect the contents of your safe for one half hour at 1500 degrees. What is also cool is that if you are unfortunate enough to go through a fire, SentrySafe will replace your chest with a new one.

Protection against water damage

Most homeowners only consider a safes fireproof  or burglar resistance rating when shopping for one. But water damage can be just as destructive, and it is something to take into consideration.

The aftermath of any house fire is always going to involve some water damage. Your important documents and files may survive a fire, only to be destroyed by the water used in putting one out. This safe has been certified waterproof by ETL , and you can rest assured knowing that your valuables will be protected both during and after a fire.

Lots of storage space

Up until now, i was storing my important documents in a shoe box in my closet. But ever since purchasing my SentrySafe H3300, i am suddenly finding all sorts of documents, that honestly speaking i have been negligent with.

The H3300 is roughly one foot square, and offers lots of storage space. The problem is that as large as this safe is, you are still going to have to do some prioritizing.

There are some documents that really cannot be copied, such as your diplomas, marriage license, passports…etc. But there are lots of other documents that can be digitized and stored on removable media. Things like old tax returns, receipts, even your photo album can be scanned and archived. This will free up a lot of space.

Minor issue

Being a typical guy  i neglected to read the owners manual. I mean what is there to know. You open the safe you place the items you need protected inside and you close it…simple enough.

Well i spent the better part of an hour trying to get my unit open, and was about to send it back for a refund when my wife suggested that i take a look at the owners manual.

Apparently as part of its waterproof design, you are required to push down in order to release the gasket seal when opening…who knew.

This design feature is really only an issue for those of us that hate reading owners manuals, everyone else should have no problem with their purchase.

My personal motto is to prepare for the worst, and hope for the best.The SentrySafe H3300 fire and waterproof security safe, works with this philosophy perfectly.

As someone who has experienced a house fire first hand, i can tell you it is frightening. The only thing worst than the fire itself is trying to put your life back together afterwards. One way of ensuring that this is as painless as possible, is by securing your important documents in one of these safes.

Review Of The MAXSA 40218 Motion Activated Home Security Light

Home security experts tell us that protecting your home is simply a matter of installing a good deadbolt  lock, an alarm system, and some  home security lighting around your home.

Even the homeowners that follow the first two recommendations, often fail to install some sort of exterior lighting. If  this describes you, and you are ready to correct this oversight, i would recommend you have a look at the highly rated  Maxsa 40218 motion activated home security light.

The 40218 motion activated light is a product of Maxsa innovations. A well respected manufacturer of high quality security lighting products.

Why i like this product

Every home should have some sort of exterior lighting. We all know this…so what is the problem. Why are so many homeowners leaving the perimeter of their  homes in darkness, and vulnerable to burglaries.  Speaking from personal experience, it was because of the expense, and the hassle factor.

Normally to have a product like this installed you would be required to pay an electrician, or a handyman  to connect the light to your homes power supply. With the 40218 Home Security Light, all you really need is a ladder, a screwdriver and some free time. The fact that i could install this device by myself is what really sold me.

There are multiple features that make this product a good buy for the price.Everything from the led lights that will last forever, to the three user selected modes that let you decide when, and how long the lights stay on.

Honestly these features are nice, but what i really love about the 40218 is the fact that it can be installed anywhere on my property, the fact that i can install it myself and that it is solar powered and relatively maintenance free.

Perfect for Mr do it yourself

My reason for my not having installed any exterior lighting around my home up to this point was due mainly to the expense. I knew that having to pay someone for installation would end up costing me more than the price of the fixture itself.

It only took me about one hour total to install the MAXSA 40218, and this included a time out i took to talk with my next door neighbor.

Solar powered home security

The part of installation that actually costs you money if you were to pay to have it done, is not the actual mounting of the unit…a monkey could do that,  it is connecting the light to a power source. The MAXSA 40218 Home Security Light is solar powered, so your power source is the sun.

Keeping in mind that it is solar powered, you will need to give some thought as to the placement of the solar panels. Also know that if you are unfortunate enough  to live in a part of the country that does not receive any strong sunlight for a couple days at a time , you will have an issue.

Great flexibility
There are very few places around my home that this unit could not be conceivably be mounted. The only requirement is that it be mounted high enough so that it can not easily tampered with, and that the solar panels are able to get full sun during the daytime.

This is great because after installing my first unit, i have suddenly noticed how many other places around my home could use some more lighting.

The minor weaknesses

The manufactures states that the motion sensor has a 25 foot range. In a perfect world this would be true, but remember that we will be mounting the light at a height of at least nine feet off the ground. This will definitely reduce the detection range.

It would be wise to actually test the coverage area before mounting the unit permanently, otherwise you may end up with areas with no motion detector coverage.

To summarize,the  MAXSA 40218 Motion Activated Home Security Light
offers exceptional protection for very affordable price. I would recommend that you at least take a look at it.

Review of the AAS-V500 Wireless Home Security System

Some say that crime is the price we all have to pay for living in civilization.Assuming that this is true home security is something we should all be concerned with.There are currently thousands of products on the market geared toward protecting ones home from crime.Everything from the security yard signs, to the full blown professionally installed and monitored alarm systems by the national companies like ADT or Broadview.

With all of these options,  price is going to be the main determining factor.I you are currently in the market for an alarm system in the two hundred to three hundred dollar range, that can be installed by the homeowner, the AAS-V500 Wireless Home Security System should be at the top of your list.

The AAS-V500 is manufactured by AAS INC. They manufacture easy to install do it yourself  home security systems.Everything from models with pet immune motion detectors, to systems that use cellular phone networks.

This wireless home security system is geared toward the DIY homeowner.If you can differentiate between a Philips head screwdriver and a flat head you should have no problem installing this particular system. Also the fact that it retails for less than two hundred and eighty dollars will appeal to those those that are on a budget and would like to avoid monthly monitoring fees.

The three features of this system that i like most; are multiple sirens, especially the exterior mounted unit, the ability for the system to expand to almost one one hundred zones of protection, and last but not least the auto phone  dialer.

99 zones of security

The AAS-V500 comes with 99 zones of protection… that is great but what does it really mean.Imagine a burglar breaking into your home .If your alarm system only has a single zone, it probably would not be able to tell you exactly where the alarm was generated, only that your homes security was breached.

With multiple zones you will not only be made aware of the breach, but will be given the exact location…front door,living room window,garage door etc. Another benefit of having multiple zones is the ability to disable specific areas of coverage rather than the entire system. It is a way of compartmentalizing your protection.

DIY alarm monitoring

Other than the quality of components used , the other main selling point of a monitored alarm system is the fact that a live person will be monitoring and responding to any alarm activations.

Now you can do this without paying a monthly fee…well, sort of. Introducing the auto phone dialer. With this feature you are able to record a message that will be broadcast to up to six telephone numbers of your choice. Of course the first number should be your cell phone, but you could also program the number of a neighbor that can check on your property in the event of a alarm break.

Loud sirens

Superman has kryptonite, a vampire has sunlight,but what do burglars hate.If you said noise ,and the attention it attracts, you are correct. This system comes with three powerful sirens. The first two  are designed to be mounted inside the home, the third and most important one gets mounted outside.

Why is the exterior unit  so important. The interior sirens have two functions, the first is to alert the home owners to the break in,if they happen to be at home. The second function is to let the intruder know that his presence is known, therefore act as a deterrent.

The problem is that as loud as these alarms are the sound they produce does not travel much farther than your property line, and depending on the spacing between your home and your closest neighbor, they may not hear anything.The exterior mounted siren is designed to be heard by your neighbors.

Minor shortcoming

If i could change anything about the aas-v500 wireless home security system, it would have to be  the way the owners manual is written. If you intend to sell a product costing a few hundred dollars in a English speaking market, it would be nice if they used a native speaker to write the owners manual.My instruction manual was obviously translated from another language into English by a non native speaker. It was written using really clumsy wording, that was a little difficult to follow at times.

The other issue i had with the unit was the entry exit delay functions. It only allows you to program  a one minute to a thirty minute delay…are you kidding me. I full appreciate the need for a delay function, but even a one minute delay  is too long before the alarm should sound.I really believe they should offer the delay function in one second increments.

Overall, the aas-v500 wireless home security system provides its owners with more pluses than negatives.The price is also an absolute bargain, especially when you consider the replacement cost of just one piece of electronics in your home.

3 Common Home Security Mistakes homeowners Make

Many homeowners believe that  security starts at the front door and only encompasses the interior of the home. Nothing could be further from the truth. A good home security plan should start at the curb of your property, and if effective it should keep criminals from making  it to your front door.

There are several signs that a burglar will look for when evaluating whether or not a particular home will make a good target. Things like overgrown landscaping, privacy fences, lack of security lighting, tools or a ladder laying around the yard…etc. These are things that a homeowner may not give a second thought to, but a  burglar will be watching for.

Below are three very common home security lapses homeowners make that can easily and inexpensively be corrected.

Keeping your tools out of the hands of a burglar

Can you imagine a criminal being dumb enough to carry a ladder or a sledge hammer to a home they intend to burglarize.Granted there are a few that would, but they tend to have very short careers .Normally these guys will not do this because if they are stopped by a police officer at two in the morning, it may  be very hard to explain.

A much smarter move would be to burglarize a home with items found around the property. Things like ladders, that can be used to gain access to upper floor windows, or hammers and crowbars that can be used for forcing open windows or doors. These tools should be secured in your garage or a locked tool shed.

Love thy neighbor

The saying that good fences make good neighbors also has its downside. From a home security perspective the privacy fence , that creates the illusion that your neighbors don’t  exist, will also provide perfect cover for a criminal attempting to break into your home.

Part of the reason that we live in communities,  is for safety the group provides. These types of fences actually isolate you from your neighbors, and therefore make you more vulnerable to crime.

Another mistake homeowners make is  having large overgrown trees and bushes right next to their home. Your average homeowner sees the world much differently than your average criminal. While you or i may look at a yard and comment on how beautiful the landscaping is, all a criminal sees are the potential hiding places and blind spots.

If you are going to have plantings next to your home, they need to be small . Also the lower branches of trees that are next to your home will need to be removed, so that they can not be used to access your second floor windows.

Let there be light, more specifically home security lighting

Lack of proper lighting is probably one of the first things a criminal will take note of when looking for a home to burglarize. Having your property surrounded by pools of darkness will be  an invitation for criminals  to come closer for a better look, and if they find any other weakness ,your home will become an unfortunate  statistic.

The solution is simple…home security lights. You can either install the low voltage lights that come on at dusk , or another choice may be the type that is activated by motion and body heat. Either choice is better than having no exterior lights on your property.

There is an old corny joke that applies really well to home security…”you do not have to be faster than a  lion, you just have to be faster than the guys you are with at the moment”.  Translation, if you make your home a harder target, criminals will find  someone else to victimize.

Review of The Master Lock 266D Window and Patio Door Lock With Alarm

If the national crime data holds true, there is a home being burglarized right now as you are reading this article.Surprisingly most of these crimes happen because the home owners have no home security  protection for  their windows or patio doors…this is a open invitation for criminals.

In my opinion the best way to protect this favorite point of entry for burglars, is by installing impact resistant glass, followed by a glass break detector.While both solutions are undeniably effective they can also be prohibitively expensive ,especially the impact resistant glass option. But there are a few viable alternatives on the market.Introducing the master lock 266d  window and patio door lock with alarm.

The 266D is manufactured by master lock…well known for producing a diverse collection quality security products.Their products range from combination locks to high security door lock-sets.

Retailing for less than twenty dollars per unit, the master lock 266d window and patio door lock is a very cost effective way of hardening your homes windows and patio doors against forced entry by burglars.

The three things that most impressed me about this product is the ability of the bar to adjust from just under two feet to three feet in length allowing it to cover a wide variety of windows and patio door sizes.Secondly  it comes with a hard to miss alarm warning sign in bold typeface, and finally if all else fails it comes equipped with a attention getting 110 decibel pressure activated siren…just for those burglars that are immune to the more subtle warnings.

Adjustable security

I am sure that the manufactures of home security products would love if all doors and windows were a standardized size, it would certainly make designing products a lot easier.Since this will never happen the devices themselves have to be made adjustable. With its ability to adjust from twenty two inches to almost thirty six inches, the Master Lock 266D is able to secure  99%  of the windows and patio doors currently on the market.

A visual deterrent for literate criminals

The most effective home security product that you can buy is one that prevents the break in before it even happens.Most burglars, both professional and amateurs  will always do some reconnaissance before they attempt a break in.Something as simple a security sign warning of a alarm will dissuade a good percentage of potential criminals.

In addition to protecting your homes windows and doors from a forced entry, the Master Lock 266D also comes with a highly visible security warning sign, that should convince your uninvited visitor to look for a softer target.

110 db of protection

Noisy alarms, and nosy neighbors, we all hate them…but not more than your average burglar. Unless you happen to live in a very remote location, the sound of an alarm going off is going to attract some attention…the very thing a burglar is trying to avoid.

Even if the person breaking into your home disables the alarm, they will be forced to spend less time in your home, because of the possibility that the alarm was noticed by a nearby neighbor and the police were notified.

Normally a criminal will spend less than ten minutes in a home…this figure assumes that they can enter unnoticed. The moment that the siren on your Master Lock 266D sounds, your visitor now has a fraction of this time, and therefore is limited in the amount of property they can remove.

The minor shortcoming

If this product has a weakness it would have to be the lack of a status or indicator  light. I know it is a small thing but just about every piece of electronic equipment that i own has some way of telling me if it is functioning or not. In order to test if the alarm is working properly you will have to periodically activate it…not that big a deal, but i am lazy.

The  Master Lock 266D  window and patio door lock is an extremely effective way of keeping criminals where they  belong…anywhere but in your home. While the best option for most home owners will always be a monitored alarm system, this product along with a good deadbolt lock for your other entry doors, and some sort of security lighting can be the basis for a very effective and inexpensive system.

Review of The Wireless Home Security System By Mace

The alarm monitoring industry is huge. We have all seen those commercials by ADT showing a home invasion being thwarted by their home security system. But what about the segment of the market that does not want to, or cannot pay that monthly monitoring fee…how do they go about protecting their homes or apartments.

Introducing the Wireless Home Security System By Mace.The market is flooded with wireless home security products that claim to offer similar protection to that offered by ADT or Broadview security, very few even come close.

This particular wireless home security product is the creation of Mace products .They specialize in affordable, but effective security and safety related products…everything from door braces with sirens to motion activated security lights.

What this product offers the homeowner or apartment dweller,is a bare bones entry level system consisting of a base unit,one hand-held remote control,a motion sensor and a magnetic contact.

I am not going to tell you that this hundred dollar system will protect you as well as a professionally installed system. What i will tell you is that if for what ever reason you have nothing installed, then this product is a very good start, and in all honesty you will probably be better protected than the majority of your neighbors.

Other than its low purchase price there are three main  features that make this device extremely popular with homeowners who have installed it.

First it is Wireless and therefore setup is a breeze. It also has a built in phone dialer to notify the owner of any alarm activations.Finally it comes with a hand held remote with panic button, that allows you to control your system from just about anywhere within your home or apartment.

Simple wireless installation

The one aspect of a hardwired security system that drives up the cost, and difficulty of installation, are the wires and cables that connect the various components.Installation of this product is a snap because it is wireless, and you are really only limited by the location of a power source for the control module. Once you have the base module set up your only other real concern will be making sure that the sensor modules are within range of the controller, the rest of the installation is a breeze.

Automated phone dialer

Wouldn’t it be great if your alarm system were able to dial you in the event of an alarm activation.Well guess what…it can. This product can dial up two 5 preset numbers of your choosing, in the event of an alarm event. If you so chose you could have it call you on your cell phone, and you could then in turn call a neighbor to check and make sure everything is OK. It is almost like having a do it your self  alarm monitoring  service.

Your very own panic button

I love the hand-held control unit,with the panic alarm feature that comes with this system. If you are laying in bed, and unsure of whether or not the alarm has been set, you can easily verify by using the remote, without having to get up and walk to the key-pad. This may sound trivial, but when you are as lazy as i am, it will definitely come in handy.

The fly in the ointment

If you were expecting a siren that will have all of your neighbors standing on their front lawns, ready to rush to your rescue , you may be a little disappointed. While the alarm siren is definitely loud enough to dissuade just about any burglar of average intelligence, it simply is not loud enough to be heard from more than one house away, and that is being generous.

If you are looking for something that can be heard by your neighbors, it will definitely cost you more than what this product is being offered for, and it will require an exterior mounted siren.

If you own a average sized  home , you may not want to use this product as it is configured out of the box, as it only comes with one magnetic contact sensor and one motion detector.

This is simply not enough coverage for the average sized home.To adequately protect  your property you will absolutely have to purchase  more door contacts, and motion detectors…luckily this system is modular and upgrading it is not an issue.

If however you are a apartment dweller this wireless system is the perfect choice. most average sized apartments only have one door and a set of windows in the living room…which is a perfect fit for this system. Whatever you decide just know that having some security is better than having absolutely nothing.

Wireless Motion Sensing Security Light by SE Reviewed

Everyday single day in the news we are reminded of some tragedy that could have been prevented if  the home owner had just  invested  in a inexpensive home security or a safety product.So many homes are left  unprotected because of the confusing  number of  choices on the market, or the misconception that real protection has to be expensive.

One way of choosing the right product , is to simply disregard all of the low priced devices on the market. The reasoning being  that any home security or safety related product that truly offers any real protection is going to cost real money. Usually you would be right, however there are exceptions…introducing the wireless motion sensing security light by SE.

This new product is the creation of SE manufacturing. while not known for exclusively producing home security devices it definitely has created a winner with this one.

So why has this  motion sensing  light been been so highly rated by its customers? Generally speaking it’s been able to  to cover the two issues that all home owners face,security and safety…and it does so extremely inexpensively.

So what are the unique strengths that make this Motion Sensing Security Light stand out from its competition. If you speak to any one who has used this product for any length of time you find the same three positive aspects being repeated constantly.

These three key benefits are the dual sensor motion detector with  Infrared technology, The small size of the unit and the fact that it is wireless allowing greater flexibility in installation, and the fact that it uses super efficient , long lasting Led lights that preserve the life of the batteries.

No false alarms

With a normal hard wired security light, false alarms are more of a nuisance than anything else. But since this product is battery powered it has the potential to be an issue. You have nothing to worry about  due to the  dual mode sensor that is utilized . Most motion activated products, as the name infers work off detected motion.

This leaves them vulnerable to false activations from a multitude of sources…the most common being moving plants or blowing drapes. This product solves this problem by requiring both body heat and movement to be present before activating the lights…ingenious.

No strings attached

Every home is different, therefore the placement of your lights will be unique to your situation. The main difficulty with most hardwired home security lights is that you have to either be near a power source or be willing to run cable from your device to the nearest power source.

Being that this device is battery powered you are given amazing flexibility as far as where it can be mounted. You also have the luxury of being able to redeploy it to another location as your needs change.

Bright long lasting led lights

This device utilizes 10 highly efficient lights to illuminate the are being protected. I am not going to tell you that these 10 led lights can compare to a 150 watt bulb found in a hardwired offering, but they do a more than adequate job of illuminating the area.

Due to the fact that this product is battery powered these led lights are a perfect choice because of their low power consumption.

The not so good

All right. So that’s the argument for . What exactly are the arguments against this security light…what is the chink in its armor?

Probably the only weakness worth mentioning is the flimsy plastic that covers the motion detector unit, is prone to popping out of its housing if touched. This small defect can be easily remedied in less than five minutes, with a dab of super glue, and is not a real reason not to purchase it.

All in all this motion sensing security light is a cost-effective way of protecting your property.For an investment of less than twenty dollars you can add a significant layer of safety and security to your home…for this price you cannot go wrong.

The U.S. Patrol Door Alarm Security Bar Reviewed

The home security product marketplace is constantly changing. New services and products are appearing everyday. Some of these products have been well received by home owners because they offer real protection.Every so often i come across  one or two products that i feel offer exceptional performance, excellent quality as well as a reasonable price. Among the more outstanding current  products on the market  is u.s. patrol door alarm security bar.

One of the current industry leaders, and the manufacturer of this highly rated door alarm, is u.s. Patrol. A well respected producer of security related products.

The u.s. patrol door alarm security bar provides to homeowners is a way of easily securing one a burglars main points of entry into your home…your exterior door.

This product offering comes with some very unique features that will provide the customer with real value and should definitely be considering when looking for a way to protect your home and property. Besides being a door brace, this product also comes with a motion activated alarm.

As soon as any pressure is put on the door the simulated dog bark alarm will sound.Installation is also foolproof, all that is required is the ability to install a 9 volt battery, and being able to locate your doorknob…it doesn’t get any easier. Another selling point is that the door security bar is constructed of a really strong steel alloy, and is adjustable to fit just about any door.

My top three reasons for recommending the u.s patrol door alarm security bar are listed below

Effective door brace

If this product was offered as simply a door brace, it would be a recommended , but it is augmented with an alarm function that makes the unit much more effective. A burglar attempting to break into your home now has two issues to deal with…the first being that the door is jammed shut, and the second problem being the alarm that is sounding. A smart thief will simply look for a easier target.

Ease of use

The most expensive home security product on the market is completely useless to you if you cannot set it up properly, or if it is difficult to operate. You will not have that problem. All that is required to make this product operable, is to install the batteries for the alarm, and to remember to place it between your doorknob and the floor. Even if  you forgot to set the alarm function, the noise that a burglar would be required to make just to open the door should alert all but the heaviest sleepers.

Can be taken with you

unlike hardwired solutions that cannot be moved once installed, this product can be moved to any door that needs the protection, and is adjustable to fit just about any door.This means when you are traveling ,visiting relatives, or move , you can bring this protection with you.

The only real the only real weakness of the u.s. patrol door alarm security bar setup that i can think of, is the alarm possibly not being loud enough, and the electronic barking dog sounding a little to electronic. I am going to overlook this minor weakness because as far as i am concerned the primary function of this product is as a door brace, and it does an excellent job .

Protecting your home does not have to be an expensive proposition.The purchase of something as inexpensive as this product offering can mean  a vast improvement to the security and safety of your home. With the u.s. patrol door alarm security bar you will not have to spend a fortune to protect your family.

Review of The GE 45117 Wireless Home Security Door Alarm

You will find new home security products and services appearing monthly, so many that it will be hard to keep up with all of them. Some are apparently thought exceptionally well of by their customers and may or may not live up to the praise. A few of these products and services are actually quite outstanding, and are deserving of the positive reviews they have been receiving, and are definitely worth checking out. On the short  list of  outstanding new products entering the home security market recently is the Ge 45117 deluxe wireless door alarm.

The manufacture and designer behind this exceptional product offering  is General Electric . Like most i was a little surprised to find out that Ge was in the home security market.

What Ge 45117 deluxe wireless door alarm does exceptionally well  is provide top notch reliable  home security coverage, at a very reasonable price. When compared to products costing hundreds of dollars, it is more than a bargain.

The following is a list of  three positive aspects of this device that make it such a good buy,in no particular order.

The ge 45117 will protect one door of your choice with an alarm…a very loud alarm. When the protected door is opened the alarm sounds. It does not get any simpler. If someone is breaking into your home, they want to do this as quietly as possible. With this alarm going off no one is going to hang around to see if it can be disabled or if it is connected to a central alarm monitoring station.

It also provides the home owner with two modes of arming the door,Home and away.Simply put the home mode immediately arms the system, and will activate as soon as the door is opened. while the away mode gives you a few seconds to leave before arming, and also gives you some time to disarm it when reentering the home…very handy indeed.

This system can also be placed in chime mode rather than the earsplitting alarm. This is a great way for parents to keep an eye on young children that may try to open the door. Imagine that you are in the kitchen doing the dishes, and your three year old decides to make a run for it. This is a recipe for disaster that can be prevented by installing this door alarm on your exterior doors.

The only bad thing that I’ve discovered concerning the ge 45117 deluxe wireless door alarm is the fact that it uses batteries. This is really not that big a deal and in term of convenience it is actually a plus. If this door alarm were hard wired, installation would be way more complicated, and you would be limited in its placement.Having to change a set of triple A batteries once or twice a year is a fair trade.

Whether you buy this product to keep burglars out, or to keep your kids in you simply cannot find a better home security or safety device in the same price range as  the Ge 45117.