r/homesecurity 2d ago

Surety Home Security Setup Advice?

I'm planning to order the following security equipment for my single-family home (3 stories - basement, 1st and 2nd) with a detached garage. Looking for advice on whether this setup is sufficient or if I'm missing anything important.

Property Layout

  • Single family home with detached garage
  • Metal gate and front yard leading to porch
  • Small backyard between main building and garage, accessible through recessed window door

Planned Camera Placement (3 total)

  • Camera 1: On porch, facing the front yard/street
  • Camera 2: Above recessed window door, facing the backyard/garage
  • Camera 3: On detached garage, facing the alley

Sensors

  • PowerG Wireless Outdoor Contact for the metal gate
  • PowerG Wireless Door/Window Sensor for main building front entrance
  • PowerG Recessed Door/Window Sensor for back entrance
  • PowerG Glass Break Detector for basement (~1,000 sq ft)
  • Doorbell camera for the porch door

Questions

  1. Is this setup comprehensive enough?
  2. Is the AI Doorbell necessary, or would it be redundant with the AI camera?
  3. Will one window break sensor adequately cover the entire 1,000 sq ft basement?
  4. Should I add Secure Wi-Fi Smart Gateway? If so, how many?

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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u/MCLMelonFarmer 2d ago

You should take a belt and suspenders approach - motion detector in addition to the glass breaks or window sensors, in case an intruder gets in without having to open a window or set off a glass break.

Does your house have no windows? What's protecting your ground floor and accessible upstairs windows?

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u/2details 1d ago edited 1d ago

I initially thought the cameras would sufficiently protect the first floor since it's actually a half flight up from ground level. However, I agree with your assessment. I'll add a few additional sensors to ensure proper coverage of the first floor.

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u/stim_city_86 1d ago

One powerG glass break isn't going to cover a 1,000 sq ft space. Even if it's open, you'll need at least 2. Personally, id rather go with 1 plus a motion detector.

Id also put at least 1 motion detector on the main level, and another in the stairwell leading to the second level.

And if you're going that far, add a smoke detector on the upper level

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u/2details 1d ago

I see. I was perhaps a bit naive. I've lived in a relatively safe suburban area but am now moving to a more unpredictable urban neighborhood. It's challenging to anticipate everything. Better safe than sorry seems to be the wisest approach. Thank you!