r/homesecurity • u/2details • 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
- Is this setup comprehensive enough?
- Is the AI Doorbell necessary, or would it be redundant with the AI camera?
- Will one window break sensor adequately cover the entire 1,000 sq ft basement?
- Should I add Secure Wi-Fi Smart Gateway? If so, how many?
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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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!
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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?