Home alarm systems are an important element of the home security plans of many homeowners. These alarm systems can be as simple as a device that makes a lot of noise and maybe starts a strobe light when someone enters the home without proper authorization, or as complex as a system that is continuously monitored and can alert the proper authorities in the event of a break-in or other irregularity.
Yet, for as complex as these systems can be, most simply rely on a four digit pass code. These pass codes are modifiable and usually start out as the last four digits of the owner’s social security number. After initial set-up, most security companies encourage changing the pass code to something less guessable for potential criminals. At AJ’s, your local Dulwich Hill Locksmiths, we recommend choosing your security code very carefully and changing it regularly to maintain its integrity.
A popular choice is to use birthdays of children or wedding anniversary dates. While this is an easy to remember number for the owner, it is also easier for potential criminals to guess. A dedicated criminal could monitor your mail and get sensitive information about birthdays easily and then get into your home. Anniversaries are similarly easy to get from you as a simple conversation could leak the details to total strangers. This is where most people opt for other numbers such as numbers of jerseys of favorite sports players, dates of graduations or even completely random numbers. The random option is exceptionally good as it is impossible to figure out without guessing and can be changed at any time to update and continue to be random.
Dulwich Hill mobile locksmiths will tell you that it is very important that you keep your code private. Don’t tell it to your children unless they are old enough to stay home alone, or to people that work in your home such as caregivers, housekeepers, or anyone else that you always allow into the home.
