The best security systems for your home

How to defend your home from thieves? Find out which are the best home security systems: alarm, burglar alarm, security door, special locks and innovative technological solutions.

"Home sweet home", home sweet home. For those who live there, but especially for thieves. In this article we will see how we can defend ourselves against thefts , which, statistics in hand, are constantly increasing.

Security is a problem closely related to our behavior. In fact, the "good" thief knows how to grasp the signals and take advantage of distractions and neglect . This is why we must pay particular attention to the most critical points of our homes: in many cases they are precisely the windows (which constitute the entry and exit points of the homes).

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" Thefts at home: good and bad habits to defend against thieves ":

Each house has "its" thief: choose tailor-made security systems

Of course, not all thieves are the same . As you can imagine, the goals of a professional thief are different from those of an ordinary thief. Even the victims are not the same. For this reason, we recommend that you first evaluate where you live, what you have and what you need to feel really safe. Do you live in an apartment on the lower floors or on the upper floors? In a house with a garden? In the city or in an isolated area? Has your neighborhood been targeted by thieves? The first floors of an apartment building are often "stuck" by entering through windows and balconies. The top floors, on the other hand, violating the front door. Each house has different access points and you have to protect them all.

Here are some useful tips to protect your home from thieves.

Home burglaries: here are the areas most affected

Unfortunately, according to the latest statistics , home thefts are constantly increasing . According to Censis data and Istat data, the area of Italy most sought after by thieves is the North-West, precisely in the provinces of Milan and Turin in pole position, followed by the province of Rome. In addition , private homes are more sought after than shops and public offices, which usually have cameras and security systems installed.

Often we are the ones who help the thieves to enter the house

Often it is particularly easy for thieves to open the front door because it is not closed properly or not at all. Or it is just as simple for the attacker to pass through a broken window or an open balcony.

Or whoever enters apartments or houses is forced to use force or special tools such as levers, pincers and crowbar. Even in this case, however, it was we who allowed the theft since the door of our house is not armored or does not have a secure lock. Or maybe we have forgotten the keys in the lock or they have been hidden in the mailbox or under the pot in the garden, at the mercy of every careful eye. After all, everyone knows that thieves, before scoring a hit, study the victim and his routines thoroughly . For this reason, the first system we want to offer you is a roundup of good and bad habits to check if your habitual behavior exposes you to possible "unwanted" visits.

Good behaviors to avoid unwelcome visits

• Use our common sense and take some extra precautions to avoid theft or unpleasant situations;
• Give your contact details with a neighbor or, better, exchange them for mutual help;
• Don't tell around if you live alone. In the answering machine it is better to record a message "in the plural";
• During small absences it is better to leave a light on or the television or stereo: in fact the noises discourage thieves;
• Better not to write your address on the spare keys to give to trusted people: if the thief enters their house, then he could come and see us too;
• During the holidays you shouldn't advertise too much, not even on Facebook with messages like: “Madrid I'm coming” or “I'm finally going to the lake for a month”.

Home burglaries: the signals not to send

• Abandonment and neglect for example the uncollected mail, the uncultivated grass of the garden. These are signals not to be sent;
• Avoid letting anyone into the house: bellboys, people you don't know well;
• Flaunt new purchases of value or flaunt the presence of precious objects in the safe.

Mechanical safety systems on windows

Once you have checked your habits, we can move on to real systems defined as mechanical. Mechanical security systems guarantee a good level of security and discourage occasional thieves who, when faced with a well-protected home, desist, as they should waste some time and use special tools, preferring less protected homes. In fact, reinforced doors and entrances are not violated with a simple pass-partout device: it takes minutes of work.

On Windowo we have a special category dedicated to anti-burglary products: click and find out more.

Among the many articles that you can discover, we particularly recommend extensible bars :

The Blindy Sbarra : guarantees a high resistance to burglary of the central part of the shutters, shutters and (in particular) of French windows. It is an "armored" system that can be upgraded with a whole series of options that can be purchased separately.

The Giroblock : consisting of a telescopic steel tube which, once inserted into the metal brackets on the shutters or shutters, and extended in the housings applied to the wall, does not allow opening from the outside. It also comes with a safety key.

Bollards with spikes and collars against theft from lifts

A particular safety system that we would like to recommend are the bollards equipped with spikes . These anti-intrusion devices prevent the thief from exploiting certain points to make "unpleasant visits" in homes. Finding this obstacle along the climb, the attacker thus unable to reach his goal.

On Windowo you can find Grimpo bollards: click here and discover the whole range.

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Traditional security systems: the good old alarm

Did you know that 80% of theft attempts fail thanks to the sound of a siren? However, the alarm system should have two functions, both essential, to be effective:

• The perimeter function , with sensors on the shutters;
• The volumetric function , with motion detectors placed inside the house.

As always, it depends on what type of protection you want: there are also fake cameras on the market that light up and therefore attract attention to the intruder and, as we have already said, thieves do not like light and noise.

Home burglaries: which security systems to choose?

In addition to raising the threshold of attention, there are reliable and quality systems and products that protect our home. The choice depends on the needs and the type of home. In any case, here are some solutions:

• Security door, secondary and garage doors safe and anti-burglary;
• For the lock: install a cylinder or security escutcheon;
• Armored shutters, bolt on shutters, railings , shatterproof glass;
• Burglar alarms, connected with emergency numbers;
• Video intercoms.

Burglar alarms: let's discover the types on the market

Wired or wireless, with magnetic contact detection systems, with infrared or ultrasound sensors: the choice is really wide. Control units, deterrent sirens and video surveillance cameras are all excellent solutions: it is important, however, to connect the alarm with the police. Let's make a brief overview of the types of these security systems.

Video surveillance guarantees greater security and can control multiple areas at the same time: the cameras are connected and coordinated by software.

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A little less expensive are the infrared systems . The infrared technology allows to recognize, inside the monitored areas, sinister movements and warns by means of an acoustic signal. The system can be activated or deactivated as needed.

The wireless alarm system consists of the alarm control unit that manages the anti-intrusion system and does not require cables, since the various components of the alarm communicate with each other thanks to electromagnetic waves, over the air. The energy to the various devices is supplied by long-lasting batteries. The system also works in the event of long blackouts or faults in the power line. The costs of this alarm are low, also regarding the installation, because there are no costs of masonry work for the passage of cables. The limit is that, operating via the ether, malfunctions caused by radio interference could occur, although today's alarms, however, are increasingly reliable from this point of view.

Systems with magnetic contacts are installed only on the access points of the home: doors, windows and other critical points. These magnetic sensors work like a switch: as soon as the thief tries to enter, they activate the alarm.

It is good to remember, in any case, that for many types of systems tax relief is provided: the tax bonus for building renovations includes costs for protection and safety, including those relating to the installation of a anti-intrusion alarm and video surveillance, and are deductible.

Home theft: app for smartphones and groups on Whatsapp

After the phenomenon of self -defense groups on Whatsapp , applications for mobile devices begin to be developed. The usefulness is perhaps not yet satisfactory, but similar apps can be useful in cases where it is necessary to report suspicious movements, newly verified thefts or situations that are not too clear in real time.

The role of home automation: innovation and safety

Some protection systems, which you can control from your smartphone, turn on the lights of the house in your absence, with the intent of simulating the presence of its inhabitants. Or you can opt for a control set, always manageable from a mobile device, which sends images to the mobile phone, showing what is happening in front of the door of your house (or for the anti-intrusion sensors that warn you in case of opening doors and windows).

Going further, we come to home automation : it is that discipline that deals with the study of technologies aimed at improving the quality of life in the home and more generally in buildings. In our online catalog you can find a wide selection of products for residential home automation systems. Discover now the Windowo category dedicated to home automation!

Wall or mobile safety safes

On Windowo you can find a wide range of certified safes . Among the different types of safes we can distinguish two categories: wall safes (for those looking for an out-of-sight solution) and mobile safes (suitable for those who want to avoid masonry work).

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Security systems: better not to neglect the garden

The garden, large or small, is the access point to your home and therefore must be protected from malicious people. The infrared ray system emits invisible waves which, once crossed, trigger the alarm: usually it is a system widely used for outdoor spaces.

It is also possible to choose an anti-theft device to be installed under the flooring , therefore invisible, which is activated by the vibrations of the steps or, again, sensors that are applied to fences or walls.

Finally, for very large outdoor spaces, there are microwave barriers that use electromagnetic frequencies.

Home Theft Insurance

We at Windowo do not work in this field, but we know that taking out insurance is a valid option. Although the insurances do not cover the entire damage, we have the possibility, if we wish, to choose the insurance policy with the highest limits. It's not just the value of the stolen loot that we need to consider - damage to doors, windows and furniture can also cost us dearly (if we're not covered).

Questions about security systems? Contact us!

We hope this article can help you recap what the best security systems are to make you feel more comfortable at home. For any questions or clarifications you cancontact us .