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Many leading companies are moving towards DIY installation, with contracts that require less of a commitment. These systems are typically easy enough for you to set up on your own and can be integrated with Alexa or similar digital home systems and linked up with your mobile devices. This also means that if you move, you can take the system with you easily.
Cove is the best DIY system on the market, offering impressive equipment that’s effective and affordable.
Frontpoint is best suited to customers looking for easy, DIY installation and professional non-stop monitoring.
Wireless Alarm Systems - A wireless system uses radio frequency transmitters to signal the control panel if someone trips your alarm. It will then set off the alarm.
Local Alarm system - Local alarm systems include sensors on the doors and windows of a house or business which will set off an alarm in the event that somebody trips the sensors. These systems are not monitored by a central control station or any company operators and cannot be controlled remotely.
Wired Home Alarm - These are systems that use a number of sensors connected to a central control panel which can be used to shut off the system or alert the authorities. These systems are typically linked to a central call center, which will be notified if the alarm is set off.
All of the 3 main types of systems can be linked to a monitoring service which will contact you and/or the authorities in the event of a security breach.
Here’s a look at a few of them:
This feature allows you to keep control of the reins of your security system even if you’re far away from your home. With remote access you can link your security system to your mobile device and receive instant notifications in the event of a security issue.
With 24/7 professional monitoring, you’ll always have somebody watching your back, including during the daytime hours, when most break-ins happen.
With wireless systems you will always be online without any cumbersome wires, and if the WiFi goes down for any reason, many of these systems have safeguards in place that will keep them online.
Cameras both inside and outside your house are a big part of securing your house and making sure that you can keep an eye on things even when you’re far from home.
Many home security systems come with sensors that can spot heat and humidity - letting you know of fire or water damage in your house. You can also find home security systems that detect carbon monoxide leaks.
The classic deadbolt just got an upgrade. These smart locks can be set up so that whenever someone approaches your door you’re given a notification—including live video footage of the visitor.
With most security systems, the homeowner is given a few seconds to shut off the alarm before police are notified. Many burglars will try to quickly smash the security system panel after breaking in. Many security systems are set up to detect this sort of sabotage and trigger the alarm anyway.
A home security system is an affordable way to provide a level of protection and peace of mind for the biggest investment in your life, and the place you and your family plan to build your dreams.
