Reddit reviews Doberman Security SE-0106-4PK Ultra-Slim Window Alarm (4 Pack)

I love doberman vibration detectors! Sensitive and loud as hell. I have these on all of my windows along with dowels. A person could barely even think about getting a tool up in there let alone breaking the glass without setting one of them off. No way in hell you are getting in without making some serious racket!

https://www.amazon.com/Doberman-Security-SE-0106-4PK-Ultra-Slim-Window/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TKTM6105QR3B&keywords=doberman+security&qid=1568056763&s=gateway&sprefix=doberma%2Caps%2C344&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014A4JWU/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1466991186&sr=1&keywords=alarm
real cheap door alarm

https://www.amazon.com/Doberman-Security-SE-0106-4PK-Ultra-Slim-Window/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1466991209&sr=1-2&keywords=window+alarm

real cheap window alarms

https://www.amazon.com/Master-Lock-265DCCSEN-Dual-Function-Security/dp/B0002YUX8I/ref=sr_1_2?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1466991241&sr=1-2&keywords=buddy+bar

cheap door bar

https://www.amazon.com/Buddybar-10311-Door-Jammer/dp/B002BQ4VBU/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1466991241&sr=1-1&keywords=buddy+bar

better door bar

https://www.amazon.com/Cardinal-Gates-Door-Guardian-White/dp/B004RL1IMC/ref=sr_1_22?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1466991276&sr=1-22&keywords=door+lock

cheap extra door lock

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spray

https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Security-Wireless-Detection-Android/dp/B019S3ULQM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1466991363&sr=8-2&keywords=blink

relatively cheap cams

remember OP, rather be poor from spending money on all this shit than dead. layers count.

I have these on all the windows in my place

Doberman Security SE-0106-4PK Ultra-Slim Window Alarm (4 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Sk8MzbYXME5XM

They work great.

I've seen people rig up a security cable on these, trivial to get around if they really want it but it might deter the casual theif with no tools. I've also seen people mount them in a lightbulb cage or something. Another option would be to mount a battery powered motion activated alarm to them (something like this)

https://www.amazon.com/Doberman-Security-SE-0106-4PK-Ultra-Slim-Window/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483994533&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+break+sensor

You might be interested in something like this or this, but I can't attest to the quality or functionality of either. I think /u/JesseLibertine has the doberman window alarms, so maybe he can let us know.

That sucks. Here's some suggestions on protecting your home in the future.

Visit /r/homedefense but it may be a bit over the top.

You can get a sliding door lock like this which is very effective.

There are a large number of smart devices that don't cost a ton, are easy to install, and offer great feature. For example, I have several of these guys around my house. They connect to your wifi and then your phone. You get real-time alerts. You can also daisy-chain them with other IFTTT devices. For example, when the door opens, a light can turn on, etc.

While expensive, the Nest cams are super easy to set up and work great.

GeoArm security company offers great monitoring options if you have or get an alarm.

Change the locks but research them - some are trivial to get through!

For all outdoor entries, removed, drill out, and replace the screws holding the strike plates with 3" - 5" long screws that go into the studs. This will make it significantly harder to break into a door.

Get a fake tv device which makes it look like someone is home.

Plant roses outside / under all windows. The bigger the better.

Motion activated lights are great, just mount them out of reach and install LED bulbs (regular bulbs fail quickly due to heat/cold).

Even without an alarm, buy legitimate company signs like these Brinks ones (or find ADT ones) that says you have an alarm. I've heard unconfirmed data that this lessens break ins.

There are a large number of small glass break alarms like these that can be installed.

You can also get movement based alarms like these.

I don't endorse any of them, those are just what came up first in my searches.

Hope that helps.

And getting these too: https://www.amazon.com/Doberman-Security-SE-0106-4PK-Ultra-Slim-Window/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481959573&sr=8-3&keywords=window+alarm

Window break alarm.

Doberman Security SE-0106-4PK Ultra-Slim Window Alarm (4 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8MQMDb6BDZEBV

Actually those only alarm if the window is opened, not broken. Try these or something like them, instead.

Most keyless entry systems will have some sort of unlock on the other side. This is necessary to allow for quick egress in case of a fire and to allow for unlocking if the batteries die.

Film on the windows is a good idea, along with a glass break sensor on or within sight of the window. If a thief thinks an alarm will go off before they've even entered your house, they'll move on.

However, also know that anything you do to harden this point may just make other entry points more attractive.

Edit: Actually, I don't know how glass break sensors react with window film. Really what you'd want is some sort of impact/vibration sensor. Something like this might work, though really you'd want something wired in to a home alarm system.

I put window slide locks on my window.

http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Line-Products-9809-Painted-Diecast/dp/B005H3N43K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1462114452&sr=8-2&keywords=window+locks

They may help, but what is to stop someone from just kicking the window in? For that I used a vibration alarm system.

http://www.amazon.com/Doberman-Security-SE-0106-4PK-Ultra-Slim-Window/dp/B010HWD65Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462114508&sr=8-1&keywords=vibration+alarm+window

Using those, maybe you can open your window 2-4" to let air circulate, but it would prevent a burglar from opening the window any higher. If they tried to break the window the alarm would go off (even trying to jiggle the window up and down would probably set off a vibrational alarm.