| An often overlooked area of home security is broken | | | | homeowners have the option of installing a wireless |
| glass. Homeowners consider the potential for | | | | glass break sensor. These wireless sensors are similar |
| intruders to enter at the window but rarely | | | | to the wall mounted detectors only they are no |
| contemplate the means. Glass break sensors are a | | | | wires needed for installation. The unit is powered by |
| great addition to any home security system whether | | | | a simple battery and some devices have increased |
| your security system is a monitored system or a | | | | degrees of range than a simple wall mount detector |
| do-it-yourself system. | | | | making it an incredible home security solution for the |
| Glass break sensors are attached to a corner of a | | | | protection of our families and treasured pets. |
| window. Often they are attached with self-adhesive | | | | Although these solutions are available to the public for |
| tape for easy installation. These sensors come in a | | | | do-it-yourself installations it is always best to consider |
| variety of sizes to suit your personal tastes. When a | | | | having a professional install your security system. This |
| window is broken a vibration is caused. This vibration | | | | will ensure the safety that your family requires. The |
| is detected by the sensor. The sensor will then open | | | | best solution possible is to consider a security system |
| its contact to trigger an alarm system. When installing | | | | that is monitored by one of the top names in home |
| glass break sensors in the home it is possible to wire | | | | security. These monitored systems will alert a |
| multiple sensors in series making it easy to create | | | | customer service center when a threat is detected. |
| "zones" of windows. Whether your windows are | | | | A customer service center associate verifies the |
| plate, wired, tempered, or laminated there is a glass | | | | threat and contacts any local authorities that may be |
| break solution available for your home security | | | | needed to respond. |
| system. | | | | An additional step to take in protecting your home |
| Another form of glass break detection technology in | | | | from window threats would be to consider a multiple |
| the security market is a unit that can monitor for the | | | | paned window. There are many of these on the |
| sound of a breaking window. These units can detect | | | | market with varying security related features. Make |
| breaking glass from several feet away. These units | | | | sure you take your time and understand the layout |
| are mounted on the wall and required a 9 - 16V DC | | | | of your home before committing to a home security |
| power supply. | | | | configuration. |
| Keeping up with the latest in technology | | | | |