The fact is this: Jamming a home security system is absolutely possible. But is it plausible? Obviously, with the right equipment and know-how, it is quite possible to successfully jam a wireless home security system. Yet, an appropriate question remains: Are people going to actually try to jam your home security system? Let’s take a look at a possible example.
Say you live in a small house with a wireless security system that comes installed with an anti-jamming algorithm. Consider that if a thief is going to target your home specifically, they may try to determine the technical specifications of your home security system. Once they have the technical details down, they will need to learn what kind of equipment they need to jam your system.
It is About More Than the System
Here is the thing. Even if a burglar has gone through all the trouble of casing your home and procured the things he or she needs to break in, you still have front-line ways of defending yourself. Presumably, you do keep your doors and windows locked a night? When you are away, you don’t leave your home insecure, do you? If a burglar has already jammed your wireless system, then they will need to break into a window or door. Doing so will create a lot of noise. Even more, if you have motion sensors in the home, they could trigger the alarm. You can set it up so that motion sensors cannot be defeated by a jammer.
A thief would essentially need to continually jam different aspects of your home security system as they go through your home. This isn’t easy. The thief likely does not know every single detail of every aspect of your home security system. Why? Because hard data on how often jamming works on a home security system is not easy to find. Thus, it becomes a lot easier to simply believe that jamming attacks are so rare that you don’t have to worry about them.
Is That the Bottom Line?
Face it: The most likely scenario in which your home gets robbed likely does not include a jamming device. Most burglaries will occur in a far more unsophisticated way. They will usually involve a broken window or some other type of brute-force entry. According to FBI statistics, crimes involving forced entry accounted for more than half of all residential break-ins in 2017.
At the end of the day, it is important to consider that home security systems are designed to protect against an opportunistic break-in using brute-force entry. They should only be used as a single layer of security, rather than a catch-all. You need to ensure you have sturdy locks, plenty of exterior lighting, and other preventative measures that don’t rely on a security system to function.
No system is perfect, and if a thief is intent on getting into your home, it won’t be difficult if they have the right tools. Still, a good home security system will protect against a worst-case scenario. Make sure to do your homework depending on your home, neighborhood, and level of security. Do these things, and you can rest assured your home is safe.