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Like all technology these days, home security isn't what it used to be. A few years ago, floorboards had to be torn up and drywall taken down just to install the system. Prices were also through the roof. Home alarm systems were only affordable to wealthier families living in giant homes. Now, however, you can install a reliable, sophisticated home alarm system for less than $35 a month. In addition to lower costs, the security system itself has changed drastically.
To start, home alarm systems are no longer a mess of wires with an intrusive installation process. Rather, it's completely wireless now. The variety of features communicates through signals transmitted through the air to the digital keypad, which acts as the system's mainframe. For example, the foundation of the system is the three points protection feature. At three different entry points into the home, the sensors monitor who comes in and out of the home, emitting an audible chime each the doors open. In the event, however, that someone tries to force their way in.
Additionally, the system can be customized for an added cost to protect you and your loved ones from a variety of other emergencies. Carbon monoxide sensors can be added to your system to safeguard you from "the silent killer" before it's too late. You can also purchase smoke and heat sensors to better detect fire before it's too late. Freeze and flood sensors can also be added to the system to protect your pipes from freezing temperatures and the interior of our home from rising waters.
There are also two system upgrades that homeowners can make to their home alarm system. The first is the two-way voice upgrade. It enables you to communicate with a home monitoring representative during an emergency through the digital keypad, making it perfect for anyone living alone. From any room in the house, you can get help through your two-way intercom in the event that you're sick or injured. Also, you can upgrade the system to include a cell phone contact policy. Typically, the home monitoring center is required to contact you via landline, but with the cell phone contact policy, people with only a cell phone can live with the protection of a home security system as well.
Another new feature to home security systems is video surveillance. From 13 different interior and exterior points, you can monitor what's happening in your home. This feature allows you to log into your alarm system account from your PDA or laptop, giving you access to your home from work or vacation. You can see what time your kids make it home from school or check on your pets while you're in Florida.
Like everything else these days, home security has gone wireless. Homeowners can also take advantage of customizable sensors in addition to two-way voice intercom and cell phone contact upgrades. Finally, customers can glimpse into their home at any time with home security video surveillance. With the easy installation and affordable packages, there's no reason to be without the protection of a home alarm system.
