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Most break-ins target a handful of predictable weak points — here's how to cover each one.
The most common entry point by far. A visible camera and smart lock deter most opportunists.
Secure your doors →Easy access, often hidden from the street. Sensors here catch what cameras alone might miss.
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If you're only buying one thing first, a visible doorbell camera deters the most break-ins for the price.
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A 6-page, plain-English guide: the 4 entry points to secure first, what a good camera placement plan looks like, and how to choose between self- and professionally-monitored systems.
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A self-monitored system alerts you, but you have to see it and act. Professional monitoring dispatches help automatically, which matters most when you're not home or asleep. Many homeowners start self-monitored and add professional monitoring later.
A visible video doorbell camera. It covers your most common entry point (the front door) and its visibility alone deters a large share of opportunistic break-ins.
Visible cameras and signage are consistently associated with reduced break-in attempts, since most burglars are opportunistic and prefer easier, less-documented targets.
Building it up is completely reasonable — start with your highest-traffic entry point, then add sensors and cameras to blind spots as budget allows.
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