Saturday, April 18, 2009

Home Security and Home Alarm System Advice

By Brett Denney

Home security and home alarm systems are becoming more popular as crime statistics are increasing and individuals want to keep their family safe. There are many home security systems available and it can be tricky determining what equipment is best for your home. If you understand the different options then it is easier to chose the necessary components of a home security or home alarm system.

You want to purchase systems in which every part is useful in some way. No matter your budget you will be able to create an effective and useful home security system. The first piece that you should investigate is the motion detector. A motion dectetor will use infrared light to determine motion. As long as your alarm is armed it will pick up any motion in the specified area. It is possible to mount motion detectors both horizontally and vertically on walls. The alarm that rings can be changed so it is possible to determine which room has an intruder based on the alarm.

It is also possible to use an electronic watchdog. These watchdogs come with different settings, mainly watchdog, rainforest sounds and a siren. The chosen sound is activated when and intruder is detected. Watchdog alarms are perfect for those that don't want a dog! These types of home alarms make it seem like you have a large dog.

If you have a pool then adding a pool alarm is a very good idea. Pool alarms will alert you when someone falls in the pool. This is particularly important if you have small children or an open backyard. Pool alarms are easily transportable as they are very small and are only deactivated when in sleep mode. Most times the control unit will be indoors so you are able to hear when someone falls in the pool.

An important factor that many individuals do not think about is the size of your home. The size of your home will dictate how complicated your home security will be. If you have a smaller home or only want to secure a specific room the you may be able to install the system yourself while a more complicated system may require professionals. The more square footage you are covering the more complex the system programming is.

The cost of you system may also be influenced by the number of entrances you want to protect as each entrance will need its own keypad. If you have a pet then a system with pet immunity will be worth the extra cost. You don't want to wake up every morning due to your pet tripping the alarm.

A simple but useful part of the system is the yard sign or window decal stating that your home and property is protected. This will detract many intruders as it makes breaking and entering much more difficult. Your system should be equipped with an outdoor and indoor alarm. Always make sure you completely understand how to use your system. If you can't use it properly then it is not effectively protecting your home and family.

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