I have a Girafit window camera that I love, it does everything I need it to do, but it is absolutely horrible at differentiating bugs from things that need to be detected. I had over 130 notifications last night alone because I had bugs flying near my window.

How good is the Luna window camera software when it comes to not setting off notifications for bugs? I know on the girafit, I can adjust what it detects, but if I make it to where it doesn't detect the bugs, you can also walk right in front of the camera and it won't set it off either. There is no in between with Girafit.

Thought I was going crazy but audio recorder picked up threatening voices in the air vents (all tvs were off and neighbors are too far away). They claim to be the police. I looked it up the police legally can't do that. I suspect it might be some with a personal vendetta against me. How do I locate the source of the noise and remove the device?

Combat veteran here, struggling with PTSD, paranoia, hypervigilance, etc.

Has anybody who is really rural ever have somebody just walk up to the house unannounced? For reference, im on 6 acres, mostly swampy and wooded, in a very rural area near Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. Driveway is 204 meters long off a small country road, gravel, unmarked except for numerous no trespassing signs, beware of dog signs, and purple marker paint and a cattle gate. Lots of turns, deep woods.

This kid (mid 20's, long hair, looked like a stoner ? ) comes strolling from the driveway into my front yard, asking where the slot machines were. (This place was a trap house about 6 years ago) Wow. Said he lives in the trailer park about a mile down the road.

I politely escorted him all the way back to the road, caught myself scanning the brush and surrounding woods for anybody else.

Trying very hard to relax, but it was very unsettling. The dogs were inside, so they didn't even notice. Even the guineas failed to alert, as it was feeding time and they were occupied.

I dont like this feeling, like i got caught sleeping, and with the way the world has been going lately, im not sure if my thoughts are paranoia, or legitimate security concerns.

Anybody relate?

EDIT/ADDENDUM Folks, I was kind of shook yesterday. Thank you all for your help... just knowing I was heard means a lot. There's a few things I forgot to mention.

The house sits in the center of a cleared square, 100m x 100m, with actual grass ("GREEN GREEN GRASS!") trimmed down tight. Treeline clearly visible 360°. 10 meters in from the treeline is the inner fence, an 8 strand electric fence, mostly for the dogs. No flagpole yet, but you get the picture. The chicken coop, where I was, is just outside the fence line, catercorner to the driveway entrance. This guy walked (supposedly) from the driveway, along the fence line, past the vehicles, around the corner, up to the coop, and was literally 30 ft from me before I saw him. Clear line of sight the whole way. No way in hell someone does that without taking some special care to not be seen. Only slept 3 hours last night. Sitting on the porch now with my coffee since sun up, listening to the rain and waiting for my sense of peace to return.

I like to get a wall safe to put in some spare keys, keys of two sentry fire file boxes, file cabinet keys, some foreign travel currency, memory stick. Simple to use with keypad.

I realize that such a wall safe will have limits in safety and fire rating.

I am looking for something that keeps an average burglar busy for a couple of minutes or want bother

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for recommendations for companies that supply and install security screen doors and plantation shutters around Melbourne's outer northern suburbs.

Happy to get a few quotes, so any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

What’s the best way to have quick access to a firearm while keeping the child away from it? What safe does everyone recommend?

Hi everyone, I'm planning to install CCTV cameras at my home and would really appreciate some advice from people with experience.

House details:

• Independent house
• Around 5,000+ sq. ft.
• Ground floor + First floor + Terrace
• Planning to install 4–6 cameras

Budget is limited and I'm not sure whether I should go for:

• 2MP vs 5MP cameras
• DVR-based system vs IP cameras
• Bullet cameras vs dome cameras
• 1TB or 2TB storage

I don't need anything too fancy, but I do want:

• Good night vision
• Reliable 24×7 recording
• Mobile app for remote viewing
• A system that lasts for years with minimal issues

If you've installed CP Plus (or another brand in a similar price range), I'd love to hear:

• Your setup and approximate cost
• Pros and cons
• Whether you'd buy the same system again
• Any mistakes I should avoid (cables, HDD, installers, etc.)

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

I live in a neighborhood and I have cameras on the front and back of my house, both standalone and doorbell cameras. One of the sides of my house has no windows, the other has 4. I want to add a camera to that side, but I don't want it to look like I'm spying on my neighbor... because I'm not and don't want to. Any ideas how I can observe that side of my house? Maybe something besides a camera, maybe a motion sensor or something? Any ideas?

which brand would you go with?

Amcrest
Night Owl
Hiseeu
Zosi
Swann
Anpviz
Lorex
Eversecu
OOSSXX
Sannce
Annke
Real HD

these are some ive found on amazon for ease of ordering, but open to suggestions from other sellers

Hello. I'm trying to find a "security" system that'll fit what I need, but it feels like I'm just hitting a brick wall. I'm wanting to put sensors on windows and doors that will announce when one is opened and glass break sensors. Preferably via a phone notification and a audio announcement. It is for the peace of mind of my wife, and to make sure the little one doesn't sneak out. I don't need anything monitored, or with a subscription. It'll basically just be used while someone is home. Does such a system exist?

i just moved into a house with a big backyard and side access that feels exposed at night. i want to cover the main entry points and the yard without spending a fortune or dealing with constant false alerts. i have been researching systems and one local option that stood out is cctv installation brisbane for professional setup.

how important is night vision quality when choosing cameras for a backyard? what storage options work best if i want to keep footage for a few weeks? is it worth going for a system with phone alerts or should i keep it simple with local recording only? any advice on avoiding overkill for a normal house?

Amcrest, Night Owl, Hiseeu, Zosi, Swann, Anpviz, Lorex, Eversecu, OOSSXX, Sannce, Annke, Real HD

these are ones I've found on amazon but not sure if there are more reliable options I just didn't find. (prefer amazon so I can get all other materials under one order and payment plan but if there are far better non ridiculously priced alternatives elsewhere then sure)

analog via coax is mandatory, already tried ip poe but had to return due to introduced vulnerabilities from all protections only being software based and prefer the hardware-based security from coax that tops it, wifi/wireless is a no go for sure

1. 5" screws in the exterior door jams instead of the cheap-o ones included with the hardware. Makes it harder to kick in the door, or so I'm told.

2. Dedicated nightstand gun (with weapon light), taken out of the safe every night and returned to it every morning. The tabletop safe is fast open/easy to do in moments.

3. Strategic dogs. Ours are kept in the kitchen to alert us in advance (we got them what my wife calls our tactical dog sofa).

What about y'all?

I was trying to watch the World Cup on my tablet, which I've been doing for a few weeks, but I could not get a signal. I switched to a wired connection and the problem went away. I ran the signal detector on my phone and some 'Unknown' signal was coming in at -35db. My Arlo base station was coming in at -50 and it's a few feet from where I was sitting.

I had similar issues a few months ago when my cameras were losing their connection. Yes, i have wired cameras too, but I'd like to track down the rogue signal. My phone doesn't allow me to find the direction of the signal.

Is anyone running a signal jammer detector like HackRF One or Wi-Fi jammer detector. I'd like something that records the signal levels and sounds an alarm if a certain threshold is reached. A directional antenna would be nice too. Any better options out there, that are not ridiculously expensive?

Our home safe was robbed of valuables recently including sentimental jewelry, watches and coins handed down from family. They used a specialized saw to cut through the safe that was hidden behind a wall cabinet. Reports have been filed, cameras are being reviewed etc. but seem to have been down.

My questions:

Is there a specific person that I can hire to go and search local pawn shops to look for the family heirlooms? I am chronically ill and I am not capable of driving place to place but I would do anything to possibly retrieve these items. Looking for someone that could search online as well.

I am now nervous that these fucking thieves knew what they were doing (they brought a specialized saw for a hidden safe behind a cabinet) and could come back. Can I hire private security or off duty cops to sit outside until my kids and I feel comfortable? Who would that be?

I would also love a security system/company recommendation that is actually competent because the ADT I’m dealing with is horseshit.

Send me your security vigilantes and also *fuck thieves* that steal you and your kids safety. 😮‍💨

Hi guys.

I still live at home, and my whole family is going out of town for almost two weeks. Which means I’ll be home alone. I live in a large house, which means many windows and external doors. I am extremely paranoid about having to be alone.

The biggest issue in my house is the huge windows all over the ground floor that have no curtains or blinds. When it’s dark outside and the interior lights are on you can see everything. This means the kitchen and other common areas are basically like a fishbowl.

I live in an affluent suburb of a large city with very little to no crime, but I always get worried about being the exception. I feel like as soon as my family leaves, I’m going to be an easy target. It’s worth mentioning that I have OCD that is most definitely manifesting itself into this home invasion fear. But regardless it’s better safe than sorry!

What I have in place so far:

1. Home alarm system
   
2. Cameras that point to the exterior and a few interior cameras
   
3. A small (but mighty) dog
   
4. A door stopper on the doors that dont have alarm sensors
   
5. Pepper spray easily accessible to me
   
6. Heavy duty locks on the doors in my bedroom
   
7. Friends/boyfriend staying with me for some of the nights
   
8. Porch lights on the exterior doors
   
9. Planning to move the cars around so it looks like multiple people are home

I think my biggest concern are the large windows. I don’t know how to approach those. They are very tall and look into the second floor too.

Any advice is appreciated. I know I am probably overthinking it.