Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

Flock of geese.

Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

I have my security system setup to email my phone when it detects movement. I assume most of them will do that nowadays, as long as you get one that is internet enabled. It also has GSM backup so it can make a phone call if the internet is down.

I also have IP cameras installed so I can login and view my cameras from my phone. I use this program:
http://www.blueirissoftware.com/

The camera setup is the cheapest way to go. Internet enabled alarm system will cost you about $1000 to get just a basic setup with a couple motion detectors, outdoor siren, etc. The best part is you can just keep adding shit to it. If you want to do it all yourself then a Visonic powermax pro is an easy to setup system, all wireless and DIY. Can also be professionally monitored if you want.

I'm sure there are plenty of good choices though, just depends on what you want to spend.

Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

It is a visonic powermax pro. When I bought mine, it came with the gsm and internet module already installed. Now it appears they are selling it in a different package where you need to buy the internet module separately, so you would need these two items to get started:

http://www.aartech.ca/0-101360-vison...-211g-gsm.html

http://www.aartech.ca/9-101070-visonic-powerlink-2.html

I also added a couple extra wireless motion detectors, an additional keypad to disarm it when I come home, a wireless outdoor siren, and 2 keyfobs that I can use to arm and disarm the system. you can add as much crap as you want, including smoke and water detectors, etc.

It is a good idea to install the main unit someplace secure (I put mine in a locked closet), which is also where I moved my router and modem so thieves can't just start unplugging shit.

You can get a lot better systems (Elk M1 Gold is amazing), but for a DIY with limited wiring skills the Visonic is hard to beat.

it also emails you every time it is armed or disarmed, if there is a power outage, and if someone tampers with one of the motion detectors or sirens (like if someone gets a ladder and rips the outdoor siren off the wall) Also has battery backup so it can keep running for about 24 hours with no power at all.

Originally Posted by MrBottomTooth

yes, you need to add a sim card for it to make the cellular calls. Or it will work fine over your plain old telephone line if you don't want to mess with that.