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Homeowners warned over new doorbell trick as thieves across UK become 'savvier'

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criminals may actually be having the opposite effect.Research has found that the devices, which feature motion sensors to monitor who approaches their home, are "unlikely to have a significant effect on burglary." Now experts confirmed that burglars are becoming savvier - even using Google Maps to asses "CCTV blind spots" to find out the best way into a house.Homeowners are using smart doorbells and home-CCTV cameras to monitor their properties, as security experts have advised people to increase deterrents, Express.co.uk reports.Want all the biggest Lifestyle news straight to your inbox?

Sign up for our free Daily Star Hot Topics newsletterHowever, this relies on the homeowner being able to monitor their properties and respond should a potential burglary attempt occur.Robin Knox, CEO of Boundary, said: "It is impractical to monitor your home 24/7."Professional monitoring has always been a part of the security industry but the technology hasn't caught up to professional standards."You are more than likely to have a recording of somebody in a mask breaking into your home.

Unfortunately, at a very low likelihood of being solved as a crime".Mr Knox, who has worked with former burglars to learn about the tricks they use when targeting houses, added: "A lot of the burglars I've dealt with steal tools on-site to break into houses.

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