So, some miscreant attempted to burgle a house somewhere up the road. They weren't very good and they only managed to break the door handle. Even I can do that. But it turns my mind to the fact that the Asbestos Palace is defended only by an alarm-shaped box that isn't connected to anything. Everyone ignores alarms, so I regard them as effectively pointless devices that serve only to alarm and then enrage the neighbours. But as frequent travellers, I wonder what the panel has to say about those internet home security camera things (I saw one advertised on the train, Canary, though having googled, it seems real canaries are far cheaper if likely less reliable). I'm intrigued by the ability to peek into the house and garden while I am away and check if the cats are disemboweling more expensive electronica. Anyone have any of these marvellous devices (there seems to be numerous brands) to recommend or condemn?
Not that I expect the police to do anything with any footage, but there's reassurance value from being able to check the Palace remains unbreached while we are away.