https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:21:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-504209 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:48:17 +0000 kml636 504209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We bought the signs and stickers on eBay! Lol! We don't have the system, I don't feel I need it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-504155 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:24:03 +0000 mlm2934 504155@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow I'm definitely in the minority - I feel so safe at home, it's never even crossed my mind to think about getting an alarm. I guess it's pretty naive to assume your safe bc you live in a good neighborhood </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-504150 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:22:35 +0000 Boogs 504150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put one in our own before moving in. We are really happy to have it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-504127 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:14:34 +0000 Mrs. Lovejoy 504127@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah.. We live in a low-crime area, but still got broken into a few years back. It makes us feel better for the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503929 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:23:18 +0000 Rescuemom10 503929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live out in the country and I cant even see my neighbors. If someone tried to break in no one would know or see anything. Last summer 3 people in our area were broken in to. We got ADT then.<br /> I have dogs, and for as much credit as I would love to give them in running someone out of there, they were another reason why I wanted it even more. I have heard too many stories of what people have done to the animals in the houses they break into.<br /> Plus I like having the fire detectors too. So if a fire started and we were not home it would still alert and send the FD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503915 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:17:17 +0000 EBSC 503915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I grew up with one, and had one in our previous apartment (that had an outside door), but don't have one now. We're a third-floor walkup with a buzzer, and it just seemed like overkill to pay for that right now.<br /> We're looking at houses now, though, and I know I'll want one (as will DH) in our home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503778 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:22:06 +0000 Bao 503778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No but when we purchase a home we will have fake security cameras and security signs. My parents just got robbed and we live in a great area so we will do what they did to get a cheaper option but hopefully it will help a little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503770 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:17:54 +0000 shopaholic 503770@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but we are going to get one with the baby coming. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503750 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 16:12:25 +0000 ladyfingers 503750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. One week after we moved into our house, there were two break-ins on our blocks. We feel safer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503686 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:45:37 +0000 littlek 503686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, we have a security system. I feel a lot safer and we got extra coverage like checking for Carbon Monoxide and extra Fire Protection. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503678 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:43:34 +0000 spaniellove 503678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should add for those who live in condo/apartment buildings...unfortunately the buzzing in or front desk system is never enough. You might not think about it, but the building staff probably has a key to your unit. While we were on our honeymoon one of the building employees used her key and stole my diamond jewelry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503658 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:35:14 +0000 swedishfish 503658@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I insisted on installing one before we moved into our house. I feel very uncomfortable living without one. My parents' house was broken into while we were all home and asleep when I was in 10th grade. They got a security system right after the break in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503522 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:49:35 +0000 BananaPancakes 503522@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: Yeah, we got the crazies down here. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503501 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:42:26 +0000 spaniellove 503501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We were lucky to buy a home where the owner had one installed with sensors on just about every window and door and motion sensors everywhere. It's nice because if I'm out and forgot to set the alarm, I can just do it from my phone. I'm glad we have it because although it's a safe area, I hear about too many break-ins where they're looking for jewelry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503434 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:18:40 +0000 yin 503434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH's friend installed a security system in our house as a gift to us when we were expecting our LO. We don't have it hooked up to a phone line to call a Central Station, and honestly the last time we used it was when I was in labor and left for the hospital. It became too much work to remember to turn the alarm on and off everyday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503423 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:14:25 +0000 ValentineMommy 503423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, we have one. I grew up with one, and am paranoid, so I just felt better having one installed when I bought my house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503393 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:05:11 +0000 MrsBrewer 503393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, no alarm system at my house. We probably should have on in the area that we live in, but it's an added expense that I can't see paying! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503392 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:04:34 +0000 prettylizy 503392@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: then you could never pick a wedgie in peace! lol! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503391 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:04:33 +0000 chopsuey 503391@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't need one now, but once we move to a house we'll have one installed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503389 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:04:11 +0000 prettylizy 503389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bree72: Florida people are crazy aren't they? This coming from a Canadian, but all the wildest stories come from Florida! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503386 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:03:31 +0000 mediagirl 503386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. My husband wants video monitoring, though. Inside and out. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503372 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:59:42 +0000 BananaPancakes 503372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, and I am so glad that we do. We live in a safe area, but the economy is terrible around here and there have been so many break-ins in the past couple of years, that I wouldn't feel safe without an alarm. Plus, people are crazy in general in Florida. It's a fact. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503371 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:59:33 +0000 BelugaBean 503371@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have one in our rental but we didn't activate it. It does chirp when a door is opened though. We plan to get one when we move into an actual house, not just in case someone breaks in but in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503363 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:56:47 +0000 mrs. bird 503363@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>no, but we live on the top floor of a building that you need to have a key or be buzzed into and then you'd have to get into out apartment. when we buy a house we'd like to get a dog, that would be my security system during the day and DH is my security system at night =) if he traveled i would get one though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503360 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:55:50 +0000 blackbird 503360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I don't feel like I need one, but it eases my mind. I always had one growing up and I can't imagine having one now. Mine gives me updates to my phone, too, like when the power is out and stuff like that. It's very handy. It's also wired into the police station and fire department so there are other perks, like if an electrical fire broke out. When the kids are older, we get text updates letting us know when someone comes in/out of the house. The kids can have their own codes so we know who is there and who isn't yet. It's pretty amazing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503355 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:54:16 +0000 MrsTiz 503355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I grew up with one, and installed one in the apartment DH and I rented &amp; we have one in our home now. We don't live in a town where people leave their doors unlocked :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503353 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:54:08 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 503353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: LOL - I was going to say the same thing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503344 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:52:56 +0000 prettylizy 503344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We call them Brown Dog and White Dog. </p> <p>There is a security system hard wired into our house but we've never activated it. Most people in our neighbourhood don't even lock their doors. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503341 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:52:48 +0000 Alivoo01 503341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! I just feel a better sense of security with it, especially when we're away from the home for an extended amount of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-have-a-home-security-alarm#post-503340 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:52:36 +0000 Smurfette 503340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have one now since we live in a condo building that you have to have a keycard to get in or be buzzed it. We are closing on a house on the 1st and it has one installed already. If it didn't we would have one installed. Since DH travels so much for work I feel better having one being home by myself with a baby. Esp since we have a basement with a door that someone could come in and I would never hear. </p>