Your home is where you and your family should feel safe. That is why many take up the challenge of making their home as secure as possible. However, it is not uncommon for people to make mistakes when upgrading their home security, especially as they are bombarded with easy-to-access information on the internet by people who think they know better. Instead of helping, some of the ideas found on the internet can damage your home security.

Here are 5 of the most common mistakes people make when improving their home security and what you should try instead.

Using Static Lights Instead of Motion Sensor Ones:

Outdoor lighting provides your home with extra protection from thieves, in most cases. In the case of static lights, however, they cause more harm than good.

Static lights provide burglars the opportunity to scope out your home and know everything they need to know before they attempt to gain entry. They provide light so they can work easily. The neighbors will be used to those lights being a constant so there is nothing to alert anyone to activity outside your home.

Compare this with motion light.

The burglar cannot scope out your home at night. The turning on of the light will alert you and the neighbors to activity outside the home. The turning on of the light will startle the intruder and cause them to think twice about attempting entry. On top of that, they will save you money on your electricity bill, a bonus!

Placing the Alarm System Outside the Home:

Some internet gurus claim that placing an alarm system outside the home is an excellent deterrent for intruders. They can see the home has an alarm, so they don’t bother trying it.

There is a big flaw in this logic.

Alarm systems have a little light on them that tell you when the alarm is activated or not. Most burglars case a home before they attempt an invasion. In this case, they will be able to note at what times the alarm is active and what times it is not, giving them the best window for gaining entry into the home.

Having an alarm panel outside the home also gives the smart criminal a chance to override your alarm system, rendering it useless.

Always place your alarm systems inside the home to prevent this problem.

Failing to Update your Alarms:

It may seem like a little thing that can wait, but the older your software is the more susceptible your alarm is to hacking. Don’t think all you need to do is install your alarm and your home will be forever safe. Like any good security system, the alarm needs maintenance, normally through software and security updates. Without this, your alarm will not offer your home as much protection as it should be able to.

Fake CCTV, false alarms, and other lookalike security equipment may seem like a good idea on the surface but there’s a big problem behind them.

An experienced criminal will know that you are trying to deter them with fake security. They will be able to tell the difference between the real ones and the knock-offs. Don’t forget that those knock-offs are available from online sellers. Any would-be intruder who does his homework will have taken the time to study all the new fakes on the market.

The Worst Thing You Can Do:

Of course, the biggest crime would be to assume a locked door is enough to protect your home. Everyone needs a high-quality lock on their home, but in no state is this ever enough protection. On the contrary, if that is all you have to protect your home against an intruder, you are providing an invitation. You are telling a criminal he will have an easy night breaking into your place.

Even if you upgrade your lock and add a porch light you are adding security that will deter some criminals from attempting to gain access. Make a point of talking to your local locksmith as they are in the right place to let you know what kind of home security you need in your area.

Talk to Your Local Experts in Miami: For a complete home security audit, or for some expert advice on keeping your home secure, contact a member of our team at Quickly Locksmith. Our team is keyed up on all of the latest security trends, both good and bad. With their help, you can make your home the secure haven your family needs. Get in touch through our Contact page or by calling our team in Miami Fl: (305) 984-9922.

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