subject: Home Alarms - Getting Attention When You Need It [print this page] There used to be a time when people could leave their doors unlocked and not worry about their neighbors or strangers stealing from them. Nowadays, crime has gotten so bad that not only do you have to install several locks on the doors but you need to install a home security system. Home alarms offer an extra layer of protection by sounding an alarm that lets the whole neighborhood know that someone is trying to break into your house. With home invasions also a great concern, a security system can summon help should someone try to enter your home while you are there.
There are two major types of home alarms that offer the same services but in different ways. The first one is a hard wired system that connects all the doors and windows to the alarm using wires installed in the walls. This type of system is best for homes that are being built from the ground up. Installing it in a home that has already been built would require ripping holes in the walls. Since this would only cause you to spend more money and live in a construction zone for awhile, it may be best to go with the second type of system.
Wireless home alarms uses infrared technology to transmit signals from the door and window monitors to the central panel. This type of system is very popular because it is easy to install. In fact, you can get a wireless system setup the day you purchase it. However, if your do-it-yourself skills are non-existent, you can have the system installed by a professional. Quite possibly the best thing about a wireless system is that if you move, you can take your alarm with you because it is just as easy to uninstall.
In addition to choosing the peripherals that work best for your home, you'll want to consider investing in a monitored system. Monitored home alarms are connected to a call center with live operators who respond if the alarm is triggered in your home. They will call fire, police, and emergency services to come help you in your time of need. An unmonitored system will generally just sound an alarm to scare off an intruder which may not be very useful in situations like home invasion or hostage taking. When purchasing your home security system, buy from a knowledgeable company that can help you pick the right alarm for you.
