Re: List of sensors to get

[Frank Olson <Use-the-email-links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Leon wrote:
> I am creating an list of sensors to by to protect the house.
>
> 1.	What is a point of affixing window sensors other then to remind me
> that windows is open before I arm the system? Why would thief open a
> closed windows? It would be much simpler to break the glass and walk/
> crawl in w/out moving a frame. Specially if thief sees security
> sticker on the window, he/she would know NOT to move the frame
>
> 2.	Keeing 1 in mind, should I just get motion sensor for each area? Of
> course just having motion sensor would not be much use in the Stay
> mode, since I won't be able to walk anywhere in the house
>
> 3.	And if I do have motion sensor, then do I even need a glass
> breaking sensor?
>
>
> What is the best practice to properly protect the house?
>
>  I am installing system myself, but I had "consultant" from large
> security monitoring company come out. While nice, she was not really
> helpful other then stating get it all: glass breaking, motion, window
> contacts.
>
> Thanks
>


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