Monitored And Unmonitored Home Security Systems

With home theft rates on the rise, many more families are making the investment in securing their homes and protecting their families

. They are placing their trust in a reliable home security system. However, with the various kinds of security systems, it may be difficult to distinguish between the different models and types to decide which is the best fit for your familys security needs. The following guide will lay out a simple description of the main types of home security systems that will keep your family and belongings safe.

One of the most popular forms of home security is the monitored system. If you decide to invest in this system, you will have a professional come to your home to install all the necessary alarms and wiring in your home. The monitored system is connected to a central monitoring station. You will have control over when the alarms are activatedat whichever time the family goes to bed, whenever the house is empty for work and school or even for a family vacation. Once these alarms are activated, should someone break into your home and set the alarms off, the monitoring center will be notified of the break-in. Most system grants the residents a few seconds to a minute to contact the center of a false alarm. If no such call is received, the monitoring center will then proceed to alert he police department of the burglary. This system is reliable and effective; however, it has its own downsides. It is relatively more expensive than other systems because of the costly professional installations. In addition, the potential for false alarm is high and the associated costs for such false alarms can result in unexpected expenses for this security system. Lastly, there are also monthly monitoring fees that can add up.

Another system is the unmonitored system, which includes a set of different home alarm devices installed throughout the home. The alarms and lights at different entryways set up around the home is designed to be set off when an unwanted intruder enters the home. This system allows for a self-installation; however, while it is significantly cheaper than the monitored system, it also proves slightly less reliable and effective. In the event that a burglar enters your home, the alarms will siren and the floodlights will shine. This system is designed to either scare off the burglar in fear of apprehension by the police who he believes is coming or alert neighbors or the residents if home to contact the police themselves. This places the responsibility, however, on others, such as the neighbor. If the neighbor does not call the police and the residents are not home, the burglar could potentially take his time to loot all of your belongings and make away with it all.

These are two of the main types of home security systems around today. There are many variations of these systems and additional home security measures to ensure that your family and belongings are safe and sound should a burglary occur. It is merely an insurance should that day occur.

by: Adam Hampton

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