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Home Security for Beginners: Getting Started with Your X10 System

Last updated on September 14, 2022 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

While X10.com is well known for its home-automation systems, this future-focused company also offers home security solutions.

X10 Security Option Overview

Like the X10 Home Automation components, X10 Home Security products can be purchased either individually or bundled, allowing you to create a custom system that makes sense with your unique security specifications. However simple or extensive of a security system you create, your X10 Security System will be able to be installed quickly and easily and typically without professional help.

If you purchase an X10 package deal, such as the X10 Intermediate Security 16-Piece System or the X10 Large 22-Piece Security Kit, you can be assured that it comes with everything you need – and with no required additional monthly fees.

X10 Security Layers

While you can build your own unique Security System, we recommend that any X10 Home Security System include 5 layers of home protection:
1. Security Signs and Decals
2. Timed Lighting
3. Perimeter Security Sensors
4. Motion Detectors
5. Voice Dialer

Of course, any already-bundled X10 Home Security Kit or System will usually include all 5 layers ready to go.

X10 Security Details

The first layer may contain the X10 Security Window Sticker, the X10 Security Yard Sign, or even multiple units of each. X10 cameras can be purchased separately and can be set up to search for larger thermal object motion in order to minimize false alarms by squirrels or other animals. X10 Timed Lighting typically comes in the form of the LM465 Lamp Module.

Perimeter Security Sensors extend past preventive security to alert you whenever your home’s perimeter has been breached. The DS12A Smart Door/Window Sensor can be attached to any window or door – even a cabinet door – and runs on 2 AAA batteries and soundlessly transmits signals to the DS1200 SecuriLINK Console; you can conveniently purchase a 4-pack of these devices.

Your X10 Security System will further protect your home in case of an intruder, thanks to the MS18A Smart Security Motion Detector. This wireless device takes 2 AA batteries and can sense motion within 30 to 40 feet; this pet-friendly device can also be deactivated when in Home Mode, preventing members of your household from accidentally triggering them. X10 Water Sensors and Glass Break Sensors can also be incorporated to provide additional monitoring of sensitive areas.

If your home’s perimeter or indoor area is compromised, your X10 Security System will trigger your Voice Dialer attached to the DS1200 SecuriLINK Console to call up to 5 pre-programmed numbers, until someone answers their phone. This last layer can also include an X10 Powerhorn Siren to blast the interior and/or exterior of your home.

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Safety & Convenience with X10’s SecuriLink Home Security & Automation Bundle Kit, Part 5

Last updated on January 26, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

We’ve already discussed X10 SecuriLink’s dual motion detectors, the crime preventing signs, decals, and lighting timers, as well as its convenient touchtone arming and disarming capability (see Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4). Yet there are still more features that make this system a great option for your home security needs.

SecuriLink’s system can cover up to two hard-wired sensor areas as well as a whopping 30 X10 Window and Door Sensors or Motion Detectors. You can select the exact number of motion detectors or sensors you choose to use based on your unique preferences. This flexibility means that even if you already have a hard-wired motion detector or sensor from another X10 kit, you can link it to your SecuriLink console and it will set off your alarm if there’s a break-in. This is a great feature that allows your already powerful SecuriLink System to be even more powerful!

LCD Clock and Display Screen

There’s an LCD screen that comes with the X10 SecuriLink Home Security Console. This screen shows a digital clock when not otherwise in use. The console’s on-screen menu display will help facilitate easy setup when you’re initially getting your system up and running.

Keychain Remote Turns the System Off or On

Have you ever felt the panic of trying to rush to your keypad to disable the alarm system before it goes off? When you’re coming in the house with your hands full of shopping bags, it can be a big hassle! With the X10 SecuriLink system, you can use a keychain security remote to quickly and easily turn the alarm system off before you ever get to the door. Then, after you leave the house, you can turn it back on with the click of a button. It’s as quick and easy as using a remote to lock or unlock your vehicle.

The SecuriLink System Works With X10 Modules You Already Own

Perhaps you already have some X10 security modules, but you’re looking to upgrade your existing system. The SecuriLink system doesn’t need to replace what you already have. Instead, it will integrate with your previously purchased X10 security modules to offer you even greater, more effective home security. Whether you have just a few or numerous X10 home automation or security modules, they’re all compatible with the SecuriLink System!

Simple Do-It-Yourself Wireless Installation

Getting security equipment installed by a professional means paying extra money and waiting around while the service person completes the job. They often have to drill holes into your walls and make a lot of noise, causing a major disruption to your day. With an X10 SecuriLink Home Security System, you can install everything on your own. There are no wires to hassle with at all. The only tool you’ll need is a screwdriver.

With all of these benefits to the X10 SecurLink system, it’s no wonder that they’ve become so popular. Those who already own X10 products, as well as new customers, appreciate the system’s user-friendliness and effectiveness. They also love the fact that it doesn’t come with a contract or monthly fees. This comprehensive 15-piece kit could be just the right home security and automation bundle for you.

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Safety & Convenience with X10’s SecuriLink Home Security & Automation Bundle Kit, Part 4

Last updated on January 26, 2021 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Our previous articles explained how the X10 SecuriLink’s alarm system and five sensors can help to keep your home secure (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the other features which this impressive home security system has to offer you.

Detect Indoor Motion in Two Different Locations

If a home invader does decide to enter your home, their presence can be picked up on X10’s powerful indoor motion detectors. The kit comes with two motion detectors so you can set them up in two different high traffic zones in your house. If there’s motion within a 40-foot range of one of these sensitive detectors, then your system will begin emitting its ear-piercing alarm. You can set it up in hallways, stairwells, rooms with multiple windows, or anywhere you choose. You can choose to turn the motion detectors off any time you wish. That way if you’re having a group of friends or family over to your home, you won’t have to worry about anyone triggering the alarm.

Throw Would-Be Intruders Off Track With Lighting Timers

As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Rather than wait passively for a break-in to occur, homeowners with the X10 SecuriLink system in place can count on several features to help prevent a home invasion from ever taking place in the first place. A poorly lit house is far more likely to be chosen by a nighttime intruder than a well-lit home. The built-in lighting timer that comes with the X10 SecuriLink system can make your home look occupied even when it’s not.

Use Any Touchtone Phone to Arm and Disarm Your SecuriLink System

If you use any touchtone phone anywhere in the world, you can reach your home with the SecuriLink system. All you need is a four-digit code that you can use to turn your system on or off using the phone’s numerical touchtone buttons. That means if you realize halfway to work that you didn’t turn on your security system before leaving home, you can turn it on quickly and easily without having to drive back home. If a repairman is stopping by to look at something and you don’t want the alarm to go off, just turn it off using your phone. It couldn’t be any easier!

Decals and Signs are a Major Crime Deterrent

If a burglar enters your neighborhood and notices that you have X10’s eye-catching weatherproof decals and signs posted on and around your home, they’re probably going to target another property instead of yours. The SecuriLink system comes with a five-pack of decals you can place strategically in windows and on doors.

Choosing the X10 SecuriLink Home Security system could be one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make when it comes to protecting your home and family. It would also be ideal for use in your office. In our final article, we’ll explore the importance of the 32 zones of protection offered by the X10 SecuriLink System.

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Safety & Convenience with X10’s SecuriLink Home Security & Automation Bundle Kit, Part 3

Last updated on November 19, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Installing a home security system for your home is a big decision (see Parts 1 & 2). You want to make sure that whatever system you go with has all the features necessary to serve as an effective deterrent and warning system. In this article, we’ll explore how the X10 SecuriLink does just that.

What the X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System Looks Like in Action

Imagine that you’ve purchased and set up your X10 SecuriLink System. What can you expect to happen if there should ever happen to be a break-in? That’s our next topic of discussion in this article.

Get Ready for an Attention-Grabbing Alarm

First of all, when the intruder is picked up by the system’s detectors and sensors, a loud 95-decibel siren will begin blaring. To get an idea of how loud this alarm is, think of a typical radio in your home with the volume turned all the way up. It will definitely get both the home invader and anyone else in or near the home’s attention.

Expect an Automated Phone Call Warning

At the same time the alarm is going off, you’ll be getting a call to your phone from the automatic dialing system. First, it will contact you. If you’re unreachable, it will call whichever other five numbers you have programmed into the phone. You’d want to choose people in your neighborhood whom you trust or perhaps relatives or close friends. Whoever answers the call first can alert the authorities. The message on the automated call will be one that you’ve recorded of yourself saying that there may be a burglary going on at your house. Then, if you want to hear what is going on in the house, simply push any button on the touchtone telephone and you will be able to hear from inside the home. You can use the information you glean from that phone call to help you figure out if the alarm was set off by accident by one of your family members or if you need to call the police.

Protect Multiple Entrances with Sensors

Some well-known security companies give you only two or even just one security sensors on your home’s doors or windows. Most homes have plenty more accessible entry areas than just one or two! These same companies may be willing to up the number of sensors they give you, but you’ll have to pay extra fees on top of your already expensive monthly security payments.

With the X10 SecuriLink system, you’ll receive five sensors that you can place on doors and windows that would be most likely to be used by an intruder. This would cover a couple of first-floor windows, the front door, side door, and back door. The more sensors you have in place, the less likely a home invader will be to gain access to your home undetected.

In our next article in this series, we’ll continue looking at how the X10 SecuriLink Home Security system actually works when you need it most. Then you can decide if it’s the right option for you.

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Safety & Convenience with X10’s SecuriLink Home Security & Automation Bundle Kit, Part 2

Last updated on November 19, 2020 by Sozo Staff Leave a Comment

Our first article in this series gave you an introduction to the X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation Bundle Kit. In this article, we’ll go into further detail explaining the benefits of this system. When you compare it to the service you get from the high dollar, big-name security companies, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by X10’s convenience, quality, and cost.

The X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System Offers Convenience

X10 has been known for years as a pioneer in the home automation industry. One of the best things about X10’s SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System is that it seamlessly integrates into any existing X10 home automation system you may already have in place. If you suddenly realize that you left a light on at night and you don’t want to get up out of bed to turn it off, simply use your bedside module to turn it off. That same technology can be used to set up timers that will shut lights off and on throughout your home when you’re gone to give the impression that you’re home. The dual-use security and automation function of the SecuriLink system offers you the streamlined convenience you’d expect from X10.

The X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System Provides Quality

Not only is the X10 SecuriLink system convenient, but its products are also of high quality. Each piece of equipment, including the sensors, detectors, signs, decals, lighting timers, and automatic alert dial system, is built to last. You can expect the different parts of the system to work reliably to perform the various functions for which they were designed.

The X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System Can Save You Money

After the initial investment on the actual equipment itself, which is less than many other home security systems, you’ll be saving a significant amount of money each month if you choose X10 Security instead of a monthly home security plan. Another great reason to choose X10’s SecuriLink system is that you won’t have to sign a contract that locks you into a certain security plan. Many companies force you to sign up for their security service for several years at a time. They charge you a high price for complicated professional installation that adds extra wires and mess to your home. Then they make you pay a fee each month. There’s no need for all that extra expense. With X10’s SecuriLink system, you’ll be alerted to a break-in yourself. Would-be intruders will be caught off guard by your home’s numerous security features that will serve to deter them from continuing with their plans to invade your property.

There are so many great reasons to choose the X10 SecuriLink Home Security and Automation System instead of dealing with the hassle and expense of a security company that charges you monthly fees. In our next article, we’ll explore each of the system’s features in greater detail so you can understand exactly how it works. Then you’ll be better prepared to make an informed decision about your home security and automation needs.