Home Security System - Yard Sign Advice

Famous Security System - Yard Signs. Whether they are from ADT, Xfinity, Home Security, Brinks or Vitex Systems.

Everyone has seen those signs sticking out in the yard. Some are totally faded from the sun, half broken or proudly advertise your security system. It has become clear that Southwest Florida is no exception to burglaries. Meanwhile we never experienced a home-break in at our customers homes, due to our infrequent visits to avoid a pattern and use of security cameras. But we do have seen an increase of burglaries, especially in gated communities. That is why it is important to have a professional home watch.

Many famous security systems we just mentioned are built purely on wireless communications. For example, a window and door sensors. They communicate on low frequency between the sensor and the base station of the system. This is good to avoid high power and increase the battery life.

Security companies are required to publish their frequency channels to the FCC. Federal Communications Commission. This is  standard in the manufacturing industry.

Here is the issue: You can find out the exact frequency MHz , for example: 433.92 MHz. A ton of consumer electronics use this frequency, such as baby monitors, garage door openers, etc. This can cause interference along other devices and will cause false alarm. The bigger problem is, you are able to buy amateur handheld radios on famous online retailers that can be tuned to the exact radio frequency and pretty much eliminate the wireless connection between your sensors and the base station. A radio is transmitting at a much higher wattage than a window sensor. Due to the higher power transmitting, the base station will no longer detect the small sensor being triggered.

To understand it easier: The window sensor is basically whispering to the base station due to the low wattage, meanwhile the handheld radio is shouting.

Do I have to be worried now?

No, you don't have to be. Some security systems can detect "jamming", but are often not reliable in doing so. We simply advice our customers to showcase as little as possible information about your security system. This way nobody can research your system and find possible loopholes to enter your home. An alarm system also sends out the feeling that the owner has something valuable to hide.

We understand Florida is a great vacation place, and we often forget to lock our vehicles and doors. But we highly advice to be cautious around your property. Do not leave the garage door open all day, do not leave your property without closing your blinds. It protects your privacy and should not be an open invitation to strangers.

Note: It is illegal to operate in non-authorized frequencies and requires to be a licensed Amateur radio operator .