Newer Features And Advances In Alarm Systems

Today, security is a crucial part of both homes and businesses

. Technology has made it possible for cameras and motion sensors to keep your property safe and secure, and immediately alert you if something is amiss. For many years, many retail business premises have had security cameras for business owners to monitor employees and customers that go in and out of the store. New technology is making it even more convenient for business owners to keep an eye on what's happening. Here are some details on a few current features and advances in alarm systems on the market.

Alarm Systems Can Link up with Your Mobile Phone

Alarm systems can now be armed, disarmed and monitored via your mobile phone. If you have a Blackberry, iPhone or Google Android phone, you can download security phone applications that are able to alert you when any sensors in your home or office premises are activated. The applications also allows you to arm and disarm your alarm remotely. Think of how many times you have left home and a few minutes down the road wondered whether or not you actually activated the alarm. Now, instead of having to turn around and go back home to check, you can simply do so on your mobile phone. If you discover that you haven't armed the alarm, you can quickly do so at the click of a button. One of the great features of the mobile phone applications is that you can view a live video feed from your security cameras. With this feature, you will be able to know what the kids are really up to when they get home from school. You can check to see if their friends are really there to do homework or if they are playing video games instead. You can also keep an eye on your pets and make sure they are not chewing something they shouldn't be or dragging your new throw blanket outside for fun. If you are planning an evening out and have a babysitter coming over to keep an eye on the kids, you can keep an eye on the babysitter with mobile monitoring as well. This will give you greater peace of mind so you can enjoy your evening out without worrying about what's happening at home.

Web Monitoring Systems

Even if you do not have one of these types of mobile phones, you can still use the mobile monitoring and activation features if you have access to the Internet from your phone or computer. Since the system works off web-based technology, you can access your system just as easily, as long as you are using a web-enabled device. This means that you can monitor your home or business from wherever you are. If as a business owner you decide to work from home that day, you can periodically check the monitoring system and make sure your employees are doing their work as they are supposed to. If you realize that it is past closing time and you have not yet received an alert that the alarm has been armed, you can see if anyone is working late or if your employees have simply forgotten to arm the system when they locked up.

Assisting You with Home Maintenance and Security

It used to be that as long as doors and windows were shut or open there was nothing to be concerned about. However, alarm systems offer you much more today. Imagine the nightmare of a burst geyser that floods your house or a faucet that has been left on by mistake and floods your kitchen or bathroom. By having water leak sensors installed at floor level, you can receive an alert when there is too much water on the floor. Receiving the alert lets you be notified of the problem sooner so you can take immediate action. This would result in much less damage to your home than if the problem were to go unnoticed for a longer period of time. Additionally, sensors can also be installed on specific storage cupboards such as medicine cabinets, gun lockers or liquor cabinets. If these cupboards are opened while you are not around, you can immediately be alerted to the fact and take necessary action. Another feature of alarm systems is that it can send you an alert if the garage or front door has been left open for longer than it should. This helps ensure that your home is not left unsecure. In addition, if there is an alarming event, a central monitoring station can immediately alert the local police or fire station.

by: Peter Rich

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