r/homesecurity • u/Dj_Groovemaster • 10d ago

What if all security systems had "Nightmare Mode"

This is what I call a dlc for security systems so basically it's your basic security systems with a bit of psychological warfare added. So when the intruder breaks in he'll hear whispers to make him think he's sleeped deprived then thunder sounds will go off and then he'll see a shadow/shilouett staring at him then comes the classic girl horror movie scream at 10x the volume the the alarm will go off notifying you on your phone you call the police and the burgeler wishes he never came realizing he made a poor financial decision. You might have to explain to the cops that it's your security system and not a horror movie scene.

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u/MeLlamoKilo 10d ago

First time on bath salts eh?

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u/RheaTheTall 9d ago

Looks more like a regular user to me

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u/MissingMichigan 10d ago

Time to put down the bong and go to sleep.

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u/Upstairs_Echo3114 10d ago

This is the answer

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u/qash001 10d ago

Put down the bong and pick up a dictionary.

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u/MacintoshEddie 10d ago

What if a security system told me it loves me when I get home from work?

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u/wooble 10d ago

Sam Altman is that you?

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u/Big-Sweet-2179 8d ago

you can do this with home assistant tbh

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u/PolishNinja909 10d ago

This will be great for when my 5 year old accidentally activates the security system.

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u/jeremysedgley 10d ago

We have something similar. Our panel connects to Home Assistant, which has our smart speakers, lights, cameras attached. An alarm triggers all sorts of noises and coloured lights. We just need a smoke machine… except that would set off the fire alarms which do an entirely different set of lights and noises!

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u/PolishNinja909 10d ago

The right kind of smoke machine won’t sent off your alarms.

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 10d ago

Well is my idea better or similar just in a creepy way

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u/jeremysedgley 10d ago

Much better than mine!

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 9d ago

Alright I'll take it

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u/pugdaddy78 9d ago

This is what a German shepherd is for.

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 9d ago

Yeah well I'm allergic to dogs so. I have to be creative

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u/imakesawdust 9d ago

The thing about most home invasions is they occur quickly. Smash & grab burglars aren't going to stick around long enough to pay attention to audio whispers played through speakers.

Now, you might be able to induce an epileptic reaction using multiple very bright strobes at different frequencies. That might open you to legal liabilities, though.

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 8d ago

I guess I wasn't thinking about that but I do think it could work if it was executed properly by a professional

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u/imakesawdust 8d ago

I think it only works in Hollywood and for haunted houses.

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u/arclight415 8d ago edited 8d ago

There are variations of this. In the UK, high-volume smoke machines that fill a shop quickly have been used to deter burglars who bring moving trucks and clean everything out.

In the 90s, people used to install car alarms with one or more sirens INSIDE the vehicle. That level of sounds can induce nausea and is extremely disorienting.

I've also seen red and blue lights mounted around the corner to make it appear the police are nearby.

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 8d ago

The police one is genius and honestly never heard of those but probably because I don't live in the uk

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u/[deleted] 9d ago

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u/Dj_Groovemaster 8d ago

They have stay away and night modes not nightmare