Custom home security systems by Brinks or Tyco are typically expensive affairs, leaving frugal, hyper-cautious folks to DIY their home security systems-which often amounts to nothing more than fish hooks hung from the ceiling at eye level. That was until the Lasershield. This easy-to-use home security system consists of a central alarm that jacks into a landline and wirelessly connects to a laser-powered motion-detector. Once armed by a keychain remote, the alarm is easily tripped by untoward rustling-whether it's a kicked-in door, a broken window, or your cat getting stuck on the ceiling fan. If the system isn't disarmed within 20 seconds via the remote, the klaxon sounds and the system notifies its $20 per month monitoring service.
Review: Lasershield Starter Kit Home Security System
Custom home security systems by Brinks or Tyco are typically expensive affairs, leaving frugal, hyper-cautious folks to DIY their home security systems-which often amounts to nothing more than fish hooks hung from the ceiling at eye level. That was until the Lasershield. This easy-to-use home security system consists of a central alarm that jacks into […]
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WIRED
Wholly unique, nothing else like it on the market. Makes sense for apartments where loud alarms piss off your neighbors or landlord. Few wires and simple controls make it easily scalable: you can add up to 12 wireless detectors for $60 a pop.
TIRED
Motion detectors mean false alarms when anything moves inadvertently. (A "pet shield" blinds the detector to ground movement, but won't stop kitty from jumping up on furniture.) At $200, it's pricey for what's essentially 1980's technology.