I'm doing some work on the house and it struck me (or my wife!) that now would be a good time to get some security in. From my point of view, this is as much about my family's peace of mind as any actual deterrent/response functionality.
I think I'd go for a fairly basic NSI-style system augmented by a bit of a homebrew PC-based affair.
Looks like this isn't the ideal place to discuss it, so I'd welcome suggestions of more suitable forums, but in the meantime, here are some thoughts:
- Basic alarm with internal and external bell boxes) to NSI standards
- I'd like to have remote access (maybe via smart phone app, or just web browser) to see cameras (maybe we'd have a couple outside and a couple inside)
- I'd like to be able to hear what's going on in the house, as well as "talk" to any intruder
- External PIR (or equivalent)
- I'd like to be able to control power sockets remotely or to a schedule
- Notification via email/SMS of unusual activity (perhaps to include power cuts, funny noises, as well as visual movement)
- Link from unusual activity detection to fake dog barking.
- I'm interested in some sort of monitoring service to augment my own monitoring
Monitoring Zones:
- Front garden/porch
- Rear garden/patio
- Roof of ground floor extension
- Ground floor hallway
- First floor hallway
Sillier options
- Remote control of a smoke machine (one could pretend that a noxious gas was being released!)
I think I'd go for a fairly basic NSI-style system augmented by a bit of a homebrew PC-based affair.
Looks like this isn't the ideal place to discuss it, so I'd welcome suggestions of more suitable forums, but in the meantime, here are some thoughts:
- Basic alarm with internal and external bell boxes) to NSI standards
- I'd like to have remote access (maybe via smart phone app, or just web browser) to see cameras (maybe we'd have a couple outside and a couple inside)
- I'd like to be able to hear what's going on in the house, as well as "talk" to any intruder
- External PIR (or equivalent)
- I'd like to be able to control power sockets remotely or to a schedule
- Notification via email/SMS of unusual activity (perhaps to include power cuts, funny noises, as well as visual movement)
- Link from unusual activity detection to fake dog barking.
- I'm interested in some sort of monitoring service to augment my own monitoring
Monitoring Zones:
- Front garden/porch
- Rear garden/patio
- Roof of ground floor extension
- Ground floor hallway
- First floor hallway
Sillier options
- Remote control of a smoke machine (one could pretend that a noxious gas was being released!)