Why You Should Invest in a Home Security System

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A homeowner that does not have a home security system installed in their home is six times more likely to be the victim of a burglary. Having a professional home security system installed makes a home more secure. In addition, insurance companies often provide discounts on homeowners’ insurance when the policyholder has a home security system installed.

The discounts that insurance company offers can range from five percent to as much as twenty-five percent off. Once your home security system is completely installed, you simply show your insurance company the certificate that indicates that a home security system exists.

Any homeowner who is seeking a professional home security system does themselves a disservice if they fail to go with the best home security company. Therefore, that should be the first goal – to look for a home security company that is rated tops by industry professionals.

In addition, check out the home security company with the Better Business Bureau, your state licensing agencies and your local police department. Once you have secured a top home security company that checks out with all the agencies, you can move forward to protect your home.

A top security company will offer basic protection that is highly useful. For example, it can include a master control panel, a keychain remote, window and door sensors, a motion detector, a built-in siren, and window and yard signs. All of these components should be part of any basic home security system. For example, when a homeowner places a yard sign in the front of their house, it lets a potential burglar know that the home is protected.

Another very important aspect of a top home security company is the 24 hour day protection they offer that occurs seven days a week and 365 days a year. In addition, the company should have more than one command center, and these centers should be placed across the United States. For the homeowner, they should have access to two-way communications, anywhere within the home.

The importance of a command center cannot be stressed enough. These are the centers that watch your home continuously so that you can leave it and still feel safe that your home will be safe. If your home alarm system is triggered, a command center will notify the police or other authorities. The result is that assistance will arrive at your home within minutes.

Command centers have contacts to police, fire and medical personnel. A top home security company will provide coverage not only for burglaries and break-ins but also fire and medical emergencies.

Another important feature of a top home security system is the existence of wireless features. Wireless sensory devices will pick up movement both from outside your home and inside your home. It’s very important to note that these sensors know the difference between human movement and pet movement. Therefore, there is no reason for you to worry about your pet triggering the alarm. Basic wireless sensors work for standardly sized pets. Often there is an upgrade for pets that are larger.

What if there is a power failure in your neighborhood? A top security system will have battery backup.

Finally, it is not advised to try and install a home security system yourself. It simply does not compare to a professionally installed home security system.

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Home Security Systems Go High Tech

It should be no surprise that home security systems are on the cutting edge of technology. With new gadgets appearing on the market daily, the security industry is quick to incorporate the technology. The result is some very sophisticated security systems that are integrated with everyday devices such as smartphones.

Wireless

While homeowners with new homes usually have a hard-wired system in place, those with older homes are opting for wireless options. Wireless home security systems offer many advantages. With a wireless keypad, a homeowner can control their system from outside their home. This keypad can look similar to a key fob for a car. Or, more commonly, it is connected to a homeowner’s phone.

Either way, wireless options allow the homeowner to control their system without needing to be inside their house. Wireless systems also allow the homeowner to easily add more security devices without having to install additional wiring – a new wireless component can take minutes to set up and integrate into the system.

Touch Screens

With all the touchscreen tablets and phones on the market, why not incorporate the touch screen into security systems? Touch screens allow homeowners to monitor and control their home security in a sophisticated way. Digital control panels and keypads with physical buttons are a thing of the past. The touchscreen is a mini-computer that offers an abundance of information about your home in one place.

The Security App

That’s right; you can download the security app to your smartphone. As most systems are connected directly to a homeowner’s mobile phone, the phone app can provide additional access to home security systems. The app is designed so that the homeowner can activate or deactivate their alarm system from anywhere. They can also access security cameras so that they can check up on their home, or children and pets, through the day.

Smart Security

While some homeowners may not use the security app, they might appreciate a text message letting them know that their child arrived safely home from school. Security systems are increasingly connected to smartphones. This way, as long as the homeowner is with their phone, they can instantly be alerted to any type of home emergency.

Smart Sensors

Motion detectors used to be activated whether there was movement or not within the frame of the sensor of detection. Now, there are smart sensors that can differentiate the family dog from an intruder. They can also recognize the difference between a child going to the bathroom in the middle of the night and a burglar.

Cameras

Remember the old clunky security cameras from detective television shows? These no longer exist. Chances are, you would have a difficult time finding the cameras that are now part of advanced security systems. Wireless and remotely operated cameras are discreet and increasingly inexpensive. They are connected to the homeowner’s smartphone so that they can easily be accessed.

Interactivity

Today’s systems are more interactive than ever. They have remote controls, can be accessed via the web, or have smartphone apps with which you can arm or disarm your system. Choosing the most interactive system available will give you greater protection and versatility.

Home protection systems are changing. As technology becomes more advanced and accessible, security systems are updating what they have to offer to homeowners.

A wireless home security system is definitely the best option you have to protect your home, your valuables, and your family. It takes a lot less time to install because of the fact that it is wireless and most of the peripherals will work on batteries, so you don’t have to hook anything up to your local electricity. This means that it works regardless of whether there is electricity or not, provided that your mother terminal that controls everything also works on its own power source. Are you still thinking of how to secure your home? Consider a wireless home security system to protect you 24/7.


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