History of Burglar Alarms

Have you ever wondered about the history of burglar alarms?

Burglar alarms have been used, in some form or another, since time began. The closest thing that resembled what we know today as a home burglar system resulted from endless attempts at creating a solitary unit. English inventor Tildesley is credited with the first creation of an intrusion, door alarm by using a set of chimes mechanically linked to the door lock. When the intruder used a skeleton key or other device to try to open the door, the chimes would sound, alerting homeowners of the intruder. Tildesley claimed, “It would doubtless prompt him to take precipitate flight.” Continue reading →