| Are you concerned about protecting your home or | | | | - A standard keypad that allows the system to be |
| office from criminals intending to intrude your home? | | | | armed and disarmed by entering a numeric code. |
| Do you start to feel worried at night about whether | | | | These keypads normally have emergency buttons in |
| your property will be vandalized or your family | | | | the event you may need police, medical or fire |
| harmed by robbers? If you answered yes to any of | | | | assistance |
| those questions, then you need to do what many | | | | - Door/window sensors that trigger the alarm if the |
| home and small business owners have done: get your | | | | secured door or window is opened |
| property wired with a home security system. | | | | - Motion detector that signals movement in open |
| A home security system is a collection of sensors, | | | | areas of the home or office |
| motion detectors and keypads that communicate | | | | - Siren that is activated when the system is armed |
| signals of home intrusion to a rapid response | | | | and is loud enough to alert the neighbors |
| monitoring center. Most alarm systems come | | | | - Master control panel that transmits your alarm |
| equipped with sensors and detectors that | | | | system's activity to the monitoring center |
| immediately signal the first sign of intrusion. In the | | | | - Security decals to be stuck on to your windows |
| home, sensors are normally installed on entrance | | | | and doors as a deterrent for potential intruders |
| doors and windows, which are the points of | | | | - Telephone connection, backup power supply and a |
| attempted entry for would-be intruders. Traditionally, | | | | user's manual. |
| most systems were hardwired, but more modern | | | | These systems normally cost under $100 if you sign |
| systems apply wireless technology to installation, | | | | a 3 year monitoring contract. The monthly monitoring |
| thereby being more economical to install. | | | | normally costs $30-$40. That is all there is to |
| There are several security companies that have been | | | | receiving quality monitoring service from a trusted |
| providing quality home security alarm systems for | | | | name in home and office security. Do not |
| many years. They provide a rounded list of | | | | compromise your safety, and the safety of your |
| guarantees to customers using their products and | | | | family, personal belongings or vital business property. |
| services, including rapid response to intrusion signals | | | | Make the wise choice and install a security system in |
| and easy to use alarm systems. | | | | your home to keep you safe! |
| A standard home security system normally includes: | | | | |