| Residential security systems are becoming an | | | | by entering a code or by a wireless keyfob. The |
| essential element of your property home | | | | door sensors are fitted to at least all external doors. |
| improvement. There once was a time where such | | | | The main entry/exit door will have a delay before |
| systems were considered an extravagance, only | | | | triggering the alarm so that you have time to enter |
| meant for the rich and famous. It was a suggestion | | | | exit the property to arm/disarm the system. Other |
| of your wealth and all important people in residence | | | | door sensors will trigger the alarm immediately. |
| had to have one. Today, things are so much | | | | The other main type of sensor is the PIR motion |
| different. Such security systems are not only cheaper | | | | detector sensor. This will detect a change in |
| but far more technologically advanced than before. | | | | temperature that passes across the sensor. Again, |
| But the main difference today is that you need to | | | | these can be configured to provide a delay before |
| have some sort of residential security system to | | | | triggering or can be immediate. Some types of PIR |
| protect you, your family, home and possessions. In | | | | can provide a "pet alley" so they do not trigger when |
| today's climate of uncertain economic downturn a | | | | pets come into the vicinity of the sensor. Other |
| surprising number of people are having to turn to | | | | types of alarm sensor are window shock sensors, |
| crime in order to provide a meal on the table. You | | | | fire detection and carbon monoxide detection. |
| have a right to protect what is yours and the safest | | | | There are two main types of residential security |
| and most effective way to do this is with a home | | | | alarm and these are wireless and hard wired. Wireless |
| security system. | | | | alarms provide the convenience of a simple install |
| Unfortunately, so many people do not protect their | | | | which can be carried out by the DIY'er. They are |
| home with a burglar alarm system until it's too late. It | | | | portable and can be moved from property to |
| is foolish to wait until you are burgled to install an | | | | property as well as being easily expandable, i.e. adding |
| alarm system. When you are broken into you will | | | | more sensors if so desired. Hard wired systems do |
| have a lot to deal with such as changing the locks, | | | | require a professional installation hence increased |
| contacting the police and insurance company etc. | | | | costs but are considered more permanent. It is of |
| Also, have you got an up to date inventory of your | | | | course, the kind of system you would find in banks, |
| possessions? Let alone all the stress, anxiety and | | | | shops and offices etc. |
| trauma that such an event creates. Don't be a victim | | | | Most brand named alarm system manufacturers |
| and take action now. | | | | provide a level of alarm monitoring for a small |
| So what actually is a residential security system? It | | | | monthly fee. This is definitely worth considering as it |
| consists of a main control panel, a bell box and | | | | offers peace of mind that your property is being |
| several alarm sensor monitoring devices. The system | | | | watched 24 hours a day and emergency help will be |
| is armed and disarmed via the control panel - either | | | | sent right away, if required. |