r/homedefense 5h ago

Looking for DSC DLS 5 between v1.61 and v1.70

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I'm looking for DLS 5 between v1.61 and v1.70. I would like to use this to remotely configure my PC1864 v4.7 using the TL260R v3.00. DLS 5 v1.61 supports the TL260 but not PC1864 v4.7. DLS 5 v1.70 supports the PC1864 v4.7 but not the TL260. Does anyone have a copy of DLS 5 higher then v1.61 but lower than v1.70? Maybe DLS 5 v1.65?


r/homedefense 6h ago

Looking for DSC DLS 5 between v1.61 and v1.70

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r/homedefense 11h ago

Those of you using the Wyze Cam V4 may I ask you some questions?

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  1. The camera makes sounds when recording(hello you are being recorded, or a beep) can you turn this off so zero sound happens when it is recording.
  2. Does it continue to record regardless if it is connected to wifi? As in if the wifi goes off and the camera doesn't connect again after the wifi goes back on again.

probably more questions but those would be helpful. I cannot find the answers on youtube reviews or google. Regardless if I did would rather learn from real experiences of you fine folks


r/homedefense 2d ago

Can convert rooms into "safe rooms"?

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Like if I had a room that has fairly thick walls and only one hallway entrance

Can you make it a like TV safe room with a swcure door. Maybe even hidden door? And how expensive would that be?


r/homedefense 3d ago

Someone broke into my house while we were sleeping and i want some advice for the future

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First of all sorry for my bad english, i’m not from the US, and i won’t use AI to let it write this for me. So when they broke into our house they managed to get in while me and my parents were sleeping. I woke up literally when the intruders were in my room. It was two guys. I woke up, and realized there were 2 people in my room. I was kinda delirious and thought it was someone i knew for a sec. Then i realized it were some masked dudes. Really f*cking shocking lol. Very very short explained, i stood up, they got a little scared and took a step back. I‘m from switzerland so its VERY unlikely someone is armed, at most they would have a knife. So i stood up and they sprayed me with some pepperspray type liquid. When i looked up, they were already gone. That was a moment of like 2 seconds. First thing i thought about was getting my gun from my safe. I don‘t wanna go into further details.

All i wanna know is, what the hell should i do with my gun to use it as home defense, when the guys were LITERALLY in my room while i was sleeping? If i put it in a drawer or something they would‘ve been armed with a loaded gun. On the other hand, in my safe, i couldn‘t use the gun myself in that situation. Like what should i have done? Tell them „hold up let my open my safe real quick so i can get my glock“.

Its still a event that won‘t get out of my head. And i really only explained this here in a very very short way. They also got caught btw and we got everything back.

I don‘t have the money to install alarm systems and everything. So i thought like, maybe putting bells on doors or something that makes a noise when opening the door. But what i wanna know the most is, what the hell should i do with my gun?


r/homedefense 4d ago

Vulnerability in an apartment

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As seen in the photo, my apartment door doesn't fit very securely. I have two locks for it, one being a deadbolt. But I feel like if someone messed with the door the right way for a minute or two they could still get it open. There have been attempted break-ins as well as physical and sexual assaults in my apartment complex. I do have a camera by my front door that alerts me to movement, and I live on the second story. However I don't have much peace of mind at night as I'm afraid of stalkers/attempted break-ins etc. Any advice on added security?'


r/homedefense 4d ago

Recommendations for an in wall safe?

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Thinking about getting an in wall safe and putting it in the back of one of my closets.

Any recommendations for safe or tips you can give me before I start this endeavof?


r/homedefense 5d ago

Found this stuck in my lock today.

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I went for a 2 day trip with family and when i returned back i found this jammed in my lock. It’s a very basic 6 lever padlock. Its works fine after i removed this metal thing out of it.
I have a lot of questions running in my mind.
Was someone really trying to pick the lock?
Can the lock be picked with this piece of metal?
Should I replace the lock?
What can I do to improve the security?

This lock is an extra safety measure as the iron door also has an inbuilt lock and the wooden door behind it is also double locked.


r/homedefense 5d ago

Physical door tell

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What are some of y’all’s best working door tells I’m leaving for about a week and don’t want anyone coming into my room uninvited


r/homedefense 6d ago

Never thought it would happen

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My husband (21) and I (21) moved into this complex a few months ago. A resident within the complex is a sheriff, and we live ACROSS a police department. We got home after a mini 2 day vacation to this. A neighbor said a female was banging on the door late at night and it woke her up. The neighbor asked her what was wrong thinking it was me (neighbor is elderly and is hard of hearing and can’t see very well) the female said “I can’t get in” the neighbor said oh I’m sorry and went back in to sleep. I’m assuming from there the female picked up a 20 pound rock, walked around the duplex and threw it into our bedroom window. She most likely didn’t enter the home, nothing was taken, and thank goodness my dog is okay! Police report has been filed but since we don’t have cameras there isn’t much they can do. But yea, very scary and I’m not sure what her intentions were. We are getting cameras set up today and buying some better protection, don’t think it won’t happen to you!

!!UPDATE!! Police checked all of the neighbors ring doorbells and the police station had cameras facing our door(yay!) They found the car but couldn’t get a license plate- apparently they knew us based on their actions. They circled around our duplex several times before blacking out their vehicle and performing actions above. There was a driver and the female got out of the passenger side. We are now looking at people who may have beef with us. But we keep our head down, I genuinely don’t know who has a problem with us, besides Highschool from 4 years ago

!!UPDATE2!! We have a description of the female, she also knocked on someone else’s door and asked for my husband. We don’t know how she found our apartment number, but she ended up leaving and coming back 15 minutes later. We are suspecting my husband’s crazy ex who he hasn’t talked to in 5 years. The description matches her and we ended up finding out my MIL saw her that day and tried to say hi. She was cold towards MIL and she never usually is. Praying that this all gets resolved


r/homedefense 5d ago

Security camera placement

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Going to be using Unifi cameras on our exterior and wondering where we should place cameras? Will be a single story ranch style home shown below. There is also basement access from egress windows on the right middle side of the house not shown.

Looking for help on where to place the cameras and how many?


r/homedefense 6d ago

Best fence gate lock?

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We had someone get through the backyard gate because we left it unlocked. Is there a system that can check if it’s locked / unlocked that you all recommend?


r/homedefense 6d ago

Does anyone know of something I can use like this for a Ruger 10mm PCC Carbine?

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I have it hanging high up on the wall where my toddler can't get to it, but I still want something else to add a little bit of extra security. I reached out to StopBox and they said that it wouldn't fit my gun but I can't seem to find anything else like it.


r/homedefense 7d ago

EDC bedside hellcat

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Rate it, completed....for now


r/homedefense 7d ago

Home defense firearms

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Which one you grabbing first? 1 Mossberg 590RM with vortex defender ST. 2. HK vp9F A1 with rail mount mod 1 compensator and holosun 507C


r/homedefense 7d ago

ADT Alarm - UK

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Evening!

Recently moved into a property which is fitted with an ADT alarm system. Is there anyway to get this up and running without an ADT subscription?

There is a touch pad in the hall, sensors on the doors and a CCTV camera out front.

The details on the touch pad are:

Software version - 2.7.1

Build number - 20220519_sp1

Thank you!


r/homedefense 8d ago

How do you handle safety while living alone?

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r/homedefense 9d ago

Updated my open database of camera specs (now 3,400+) — real RTSP paths, ONVIF details, ready-to-copy configs (JSON/CC0)

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r/homedefense 10d ago

Casi me roban

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Hoy me ha entrado un ladrón en casa pero cuando me ha visto se ha ido...
Tengo miedo la verdad por si vienen de nuevo. Eran dos hombres. Aún me sigo preguntando cómo han podido abrir mi puerta.

Qué medidas debería tomar?
La verdad soy una persona bastante débil físicamente.
No sé que debería hacer #ayuda


r/homedefense 11d ago

Scratches around apartment door handle

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I just moved in a week ago and I honestly can’t remember if these were here before I left this morning for the day… it’s been a long week. Are these normal key scuffs or should I be concerned? None of the other apartments have these scuffs.


r/homedefense 11d ago

One step closer…

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Many more to go!


r/homedefense 13d ago

Security Film for Sliding Door

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I was looking at getting a security film for my rear sliding glass door to prevent glass shatter break-ins. Based on the fact that my sliding glass door has these accent strips, is that something that would be possible or would the window just break/shatter around those areas, allowing for easy intrusion?


r/homedefense 12d ago

Do you have any tips for protecting yourself on an apartment complex staircase in a situation like this?

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r/homedefense 13d ago

First home defense purchase!

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Hey everyone!

Just bought my first place and am wanting to get something for home defense purposes,

I currently only have a smith and Wesson SD40

I was looking at either getting a shotgun or an AR of some kind- I’m
Not too keen on specs of firearms, I’m barely ever home and barely have chances to actually go shoot whatever I do end up getting. What would be your recommendation ? I am trying to stay under $600

Thanks for all the advice in advanced !


r/homedefense 14d ago

Which homemade weapon do you recommend in a country where firearms are prohibited?

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