Home Alarms Systems

Burglar Alarm Security System

This is the right  article for you if you are in the process of researching for a good burglar alarm security system for your home or apartment.

There are many companies that offer alarm systems and it can be a daunting task trying to wade through all of the information, so what I will do here is break down all that overwhelming information into a simple but clear
explanation of the basic alarm system thus giving you a better grasp on what you will need.

Here are some questions you should ask your self first .

Is this for a home or an rental apartment ?

Do you have children?

Do you have a driveway / or garage ?

Do you have pets ?

Ok. Now with this out of the way, let take a look at the 2 categories of burglar alarm security systems on the market

today.

Wired or Wireless.

To make things easy to decide, normally a hard wired system is a good choice when your home is still under construction, that way it can be integrated into the home and you will save time and money in regards to installation. If your home is already built, then a wireless system is the easiest and most convenient system to install.

The main advantage of  hard wired systems is that they are usually more robust and require very little maintenance. They also help increase the value of the home since it is an integral part of it.  The disadvantages is that they are usually more expensive, more costly and more difficult to upgrade, and in case of a malfunction or repairs required, then accessing the system in the walls can be a much more expensive and complicated ordeal.

These are the main difference between the two types of systems.

Lets talk about the basic system and the different features the average alarm system has to offer.
The basic alarm system will  comprise of the following, window and door sensors, interior motion detector and key pad control panel. This is a very basic system.  Asking your self the questions posed at the beginning of this article will help in deciding how many and what type of sensors to add to your system.

In regards to renting an apartment , most large alarm system companies won’t sell a system to a renter as they prefer to sell to home owners because quality alarm systems can be quite expensive and come with monitoring services which require a commitment for a extended period of time.  More on monitoring services in  a moment.

However having said that , it is still possible for a leaser to get a good burglar alarm security system for his/her

apartment. Most reputable hardware stores or electronic stores can help you with that.  It is possible to install a do it your self system for relatively cheap. This can come with window , door sensors, keypad etc an usually run from about $75.00 -$350.00 depending on the features.

Do you have Children ?  You can program you system with multiple passwords for everybody in the house , or if you prefer, you can install a remote access system which will allow you to activate or deactivate the system from another location. This is great in the event of a sick child coming home from school early. They will be able to enter the home without setting off the alarm system if  need be.

There are also driveway and garage door sensors if you need that option also. Remember most intruders enter your property from the driveway , and garage doors are susceptible to burglaries because many of them are not well protected.

Do you have pets ?  Technological advances in alarm systems now allow for pets to roam around freely in the home without setting off  the motion detector. These new systems will not detect anything under 100 pounds moving around in the house, so your dog or cat can roam around freely without being locked up in one room to prevent the system from going off.

Depending on the level and sophistication of the system, both wired and wireless systems can rely on the houses power system and it is possible to have back up battery systems in case of a power outage.

To monitor or not to monitor ?

What is monitoring ?  A monitored system is basically what it seems, where the alarm company will have a monitoring

service that will alert the authorities when a break in or fire occurs, dispatching them to your home.  Most monitoring services come with a contract term obligation and a monthly fee.  Most fees range from approx. $25.00-$50.00 per month and the contract term may range from 1yr-5 yrs depending on the alarm company.

What I have outlined here is just some of the common options and features you can get as an burglar alarm security system.   If you want to find out more, please visit the many other inks and resources this site has to offer. Hopefully this will help you make a more informed decision in your quest for the right burglar alarm security system for your home.

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