I get the “better safe than sorry” thing, but honestly, I just can’t bring myself to put sensors on every single window. Maybe it’s different if you’ve got a lot of easy-access points, but in my case, upstairs windows are tiny and barely open. I figure if someone’s determined enough to bring their own ladder, a few extra sensors probably won’t stop them… plus, more sensors means more stuff to maintain. I just focus on the main entry points and keep valuables out of sight. Hasn’t been an issue so far (knock on wood).
Maybe it’s different if you’ve got a lot of easy-access points, but in my case, upstairs windows are tiny and barely open. I figure if someone’s determined enough to bring their own ladder, a...
I get where you’re coming from. I used to think the same—why bother with sensors on every window when someone determined could just smash and grab anyway? But after my neighbor had a break-in through a tiny basement window, I started rethinking things. Not saying you need to go overboard, but sometimes those “out of sight, out of mind” spots are exactly where people try their luck. Maintenance is a hassle, sure, but I’d rather swap out a few batteries than deal with insurance headaches. Still, I agree: main entry points should be the priority.
sometimes those “out of sight, out of mind” spots are exactly where people try their luck
Funny how that works. When we moved in, I only put sensors on the front and back doors, thinking our second-story windows were too high up for anyone to bother with. But then my cousin’s place got hit—someone squeezed through one of those tiny bathroom windows nobody ever thinks about. Now I’m leaning toward adding a few more sensors, even if it feels a bit much. It’s not cheap, but peace of mind is worth something, right?
I get what you mean about the cost adding up, but I keep wondering—are those window sensors actually a real deterrent, or is it more about us feeling safer? We did the same thing and skipped the tiny windows, but now I’m second guessing it. Has anyone ever had an actual break-in through a second-story window?
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. After living in a few different houses over the years, here’s how I look at it: first-floor windows and doors are where most break-ins happen, just based on what I’ve seen and heard from neighbors. Second-story windows? Pretty rare for someone to go through all that trouble unless there’s an easy way up—like a deck or tree right next to the window.
We skipped sensors on our tiny basement windows and all the upstairs ones, too. Haven’t regretted it yet, and it saved us a chunk of change. I get the urge to cover every possible entry point, but for me, it’s about balancing peace of mind with practicality (and budget). If you’re losing sleep over it, maybe add a sensor or two where you think it makes sense—otherwise, I’d say you’re probably fine sticking with just the main access points.
And hey, if someone’s scaling your house to get in through a bathroom window, you’ve got bigger problems than just sensors...
And hey, if someone’s scaling your house to get in through a bathroom window, you’ve got bigger problems than just sensors...
That cracked me up. I’m with you on this—most break-ins I’ve seen (I do some consulting for insurance) are through ground-level stuff. I did put a sensor on my basement window, but only because it’s actually big enough for a person to squeeze through. Upstairs? Not unless you’ve got a balcony or a ladder just sitting out. For me, it’s doors and the obvious windows, and that’s it.
I get where you’re coming from—most folks don’t bother with second-story sensors, and honestly, it’s usually not a weak point. But I’ve seen a few oddball cases where someone used the homeowner’s ladder from the backyard or climbed up on a shed roof to hit a bathroom window. Not saying you need sensors everywhere, but if you’ve got easy access points or, say, a tree near a window, it might be worth thinking about. Sometimes it’s the weirdest entry that catches people off guard.
I’ll admit, I used to think “who’s scaling my house like Spider-Man?” But then my neighbor’s kid proved me wrong by climbing up the trellis for a lost frisbee. Made me rethink which windows are actually easy to reach. Anyone else have weird access points you didn’t notice at first?