| The modern intercom system can be more than an | | | | open for ventilation but if the window is forced open |
| effective way to communicate with people | | | | any further the contacts separate and the alarm is |
| throughout your home. There are many systems on | | | | triggered. |
| the market that offer additional features that provide | | | | For the ultimate in home security add back to base |
| both convenience and security. More and more | | | | monitoring for your system and if the alarm is |
| people are looking at ways of improving their home | | | | triggered a security patrol, police or fire service will |
| security and for good reason, as the population | | | | be sent to your address to investigate. For home |
| increases so does the crime rate which is a fact of | | | | owners with pets there are motion detectors which |
| life that we cannot afford to ignore. | | | | use passive infrared technology which helps to |
| When combined with an entry video camera and | | | | prevent false alarms from roaming pets. The infrared |
| monitor visitors can be screened before you open | | | | beam can be set high enough to allow pets to move |
| the door and you can speak to them from the | | | | around but the beam will still be interrupted by an |
| control station inside your home before deciding | | | | intruder moving around. |
| whether or not to let them in. Aside from the | | | | As a basic set up an intercom offers efficient |
| security this offers you, the convenience of not | | | | communication between people in your home, but if |
| having to leave what you are doing to answer the | | | | home security is what you are after look for a |
| door, particularly if you work from a home office or | | | | system that can accommodate additional features |
| have trouble getting around makes the investment in | | | | and functions. Most of these systems can be added |
| an Intercom System worthwhile. | | | | to as your budget allows and some of the additional |
| Many other features can also be incorporated into an | | | | components can be bought in a wireless configuration |
| intercom system that can transform it into a | | | | making installation a breeze. If you are having a home |
| complete home alarm system. Window sensors, glass | | | | built and are thinking that an intercom system would |
| breakage sensors, motion sensors, smoke alarms and | | | | be a good inclusion now is the time to make your |
| alarm sirens can all be configured to operate through | | | | decision as installation is a lot easier before any wall |
| the intercom control station. The window sensors can | | | | and ceiling sheeting is done if you opt for a complete |
| be set so that you can have the windows partially | | | | system. |