Home Security Tip of the Week: Window Alarms

If you’re in a position where you cannot install a security system, you may wonder how you can further protect your home. Perhaps you’re a renter, or maybe finances just don’t allow for the expense of a security system at the moment. One solution is battery-operated window alarms.


Using double-sided tape, these alarms are easy to install. Simply place the sensor on the molding and the main unit on the window frame so that they’re touching. The alarms emit a high-pitched squeal if the window is opened. The sound is enough to deter a would-be intruder and will certainly alert you to the fact that someone was trying to get in. These also work great on doors.

Though I have a security system with window sensors, I also keep these alarms on the windows as a secondary level of protection. I would recommend them. They’re inexpensive and offer peace of mind.