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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer
I disagree Neil, some police services use wireless IP cameras in "stings" because they get a message on their phone (as well a picture) as soon as the sensors are tripped.It wouldn't be hard for you to ring the police if you got a message and say there is a burglary in progress (hopefully catching them red handed).
Also the picture of the offender(s) help to secure a conviction even if they manage to out wit the police and get away from the scene (which often happens).
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That relies on you being somewhere your phone works and able to look at it.
All you need to do is cover your face and wear plain clothes and the camera is useless at identifying you.
A professional monitored alarm has a control station that react when your alarm is triggered.
Alarm first, cameras second.
I have installed both many times so speak from experience.
20 years ago I was making and selling dummy alarm boxes with flashing LED's that were a good deterrent to any passing thieves. The idea being, I have an alarm but next door doesn't so break into theres instead.