{"id":409011671,"date":"2023-03-22T10:35:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409011671"},"modified":"2023-03-22T10:35:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-22T15:35:56","slug":"security-vintage-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1432\" height=\"1074\" class=\"wp-image-409011672\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-users-moski-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-ine.jpeg\" alt=\"C:\\Users\\moski\\AppData\\Local\\Microsoft\\Windows\\INetCache\\Content.Word\\house-18417_1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-users-moski-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-ine.jpeg 1432w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-users-moski-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-ine-500x375.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-users-moski-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-ine-1200x900.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/c-users-moski-appdata-local-microsoft-windows-ine-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is something about old homes that is just so charming, and people travel far and wide to behold fascinating architectural designs of the past. If your love for old homes cannot be satisfied until you own one, nothing should stop you from getting it.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to consider that beauty and charm are not all you get with your vintage-style home. They also come with challenges, the most prominent being security. The thing is, vintage-style homes were built when security concerns were different.<\/p>\n<p>To make your home livable in today&#8217;s security climate, you may have to consider updating its security systems. Below are some security systems you may want to consider.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011684\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1200x924.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1536x1183.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_With_the_Basics\"><\/span>Start With the Basics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649115b04747b\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-649115b04747b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/#Start_With_the_Basics\" title=\"Start With the Basics\">Start With the Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/#Smart_Locks\" title=\"Smart Locks\">Smart Locks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/#Video_Doorbell\" title=\"Video Doorbell\">Video Doorbell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/#Access_Control\" title=\"Access Control\">Access Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/security-vintage-homes\/#Sensors_and_Detectors\" title=\"Sensors and Detectors\">Sensors and Detectors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>As earlier mentioned, <a href=\"https:\/\/faculty.wcas.northwestern.edu\/infocom\/scndempr\/essay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage-style homes were built<\/a> at a time when security concerns were different. For example, some homes may have large ornate windows with nothing much behind the glass.<\/p>\n<p>While eye-catching such a window is a security risk, meaning you may want to fix that by adding grills on the inside. Also, check that all locks and deadbolts are in good working order.<\/p>\n<p>Also, ensure that you do not have overgrown hedges too close to the house that can provide a hiding place for potential buglers. Once you have the basics right, the next step would be looking at what technologies to incorporate without losing the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-theme\/\">home&#8217;s vintage feel<\/a>.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011685\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1.jpg 853w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Locks\"><\/span>Smart Locks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smart locks allow users to control access to their homes using an app on their phone or a smart device. Smart locks enable users to set up multiple user profiles with their personal credentials, such as codes, fingerprint scans, and facial recognition.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011686\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home.jpeg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home.jpeg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-500x350.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1200x839.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-768x537.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-1536x1074.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These features provide users convenience and peace of mind since they eliminate the chances of a person gaining entry into the house by picking the lock.<\/p>\n<p>Also, smart locks come with sensors that notify a homeowner when an unauthorized person tries to gain entry into the house, even when you are away, allowing you to notify the police for action.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011687\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-2.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"1023\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-2.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-2-400x500.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-2-959x1200.jpg 959w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-2-768x961.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Video_Doorbell\"><\/span>Video Doorbell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burglars sometimes <a href=\"https:\/\/adaddyblog.com\/home-safe-home-9-tips-when-people-ring-your-bell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ring the doorbell and wait to be let in<\/a>. Luckily, a video doorbell can help you identify who is at the door before deciding whether or not to open it.<\/p>\n<p>Video doorbells usually come with an app that allows you to view who is at the door in real-time irrespective of where you are, as long as you have an internet connection. Also, most come with a two-way audio feature that enables you to communicate with the person outside without opening the door.<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011688\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-3.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"829\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-3.jpg 829w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-3-324x500.jpg 324w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-3-777x1200.jpg 777w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-3-768x1186.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 829px) 100vw, 829px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You could inform them you intend to call the police. Having a feeling of police coming will more often than not have a burglar leave your property.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_Control\"><\/span>Access Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Access control is a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-make-your-property-extra-secure\/\">security system that lets users control<\/a> who can access their property. It involves setting up authorization levels, allowing certain people access to certain <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/modernizing-your-home\/\">home areas<\/a>, and restricting access to others.<\/p>\n<p>Access control systems are typically used in commercial spaces. But, they can also be applied in a home with many visitors.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways of controlling access control is having a door or a gate you can control from a central location using the remote door and gate operators such as Liftmaster from <a href=\"https:\/\/allsecurityequipment.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">allsecurityequipment.com<\/a>, a home security systems company.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensors_and_Detectors\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409011671-_p7hkk8j3sxpy\"><\/a>Sensors and Detectors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An effective home security system relies on several carefully-selected sensors to ensure full coverage. Motion detectors, sound sensors, and vibration detectors make up the arsenal used by modern homeowners looking to keep their property safe &#8211; even when they&#8217;re not around.<\/p>\n<p>With motion detectors installed in <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/vintage-home-decor-ideas\/\">living rooms<\/a> or entrances, glass breakage detectors for windows, and vibration detectors at doorways, you can rest assured that any unauthorized presence will be quickly identified and an alarm triggered if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"post-409011671-_gjdgxs\"><\/a> Detectors work best when paired with cameras, so you are aware of an intrusion, what weapon the intruder has, and if they are armed, which can help in planning your approach to the situation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011689\" title=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-4.jpg\" alt=\"Modern Security Systems in Your Vintage-Style Home\" width=\"807\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-4.jpg 807w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-4-315x500.jpg 315w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-4-757x1200.jpg 757w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/modern-security-systems-in-your-vintage-style-home-4-768x1218.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is something about old homes that is just so charming, and people travel far and wide to behold fascinating architectural designs of the past. If your love for old homes cannot be satisfied until you own one, nothing should stop you from getting it. 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