| Not that many years ago, burglar alarms were found | | | | another common movement occurs in your home |
| only in the homes of the wealthy. Prices have | | | | which is not a burglary. Motion sensors are one of |
| dropped a huge amount and these systems are now | | | | the best ways to keep your home safe from |
| within the grasp of the average homeowner. Many | | | | intruders. They will provide you with great piece of |
| people go for the do-it-yourself type. These can be | | | | mind knowing that your home is protected. |
| hard wired or wireless systems, the alarm activating | | | | It's generally considered good practice to have both |
| when someone attempts to gain access or when | | | | motion sensors and magnetic switches as a part of |
| they trigger a movement sensor inside the property. | | | | your home security setup. The switches protect |
| There are two types of burglar alarm systems- open | | | | doors and windows, whilst the motion sensors are |
| and closed circuit. The open circuit ones activate, | | | | good at protecting larger rooms and hallways. |
| setting the alarm off when the circuit closes. The | | | | Combing the two systems into one package is a |
| circuit is completed when a window or door is | | | | good idea and provides a two pronged attack against |
| opened. A closed circuit system works in the | | | | intrusion. |
| opposite way. A door or window opening breaks the | | | | Security cameras are another good choice. These will |
| circuit causing the alarm to sound. | | | | pick up images in the areas they are mounted, these |
| Motion sensors present a more advanced option. | | | | then being displayed on a monitor (at a remote |
| They sense any type of motion that occurs within a | | | | location). The files can be recorded to tape or disc |
| certain radius to the sensor. A signal is then sent to | | | | and preserved. |
| the control panel for analysis. If the movement is | | | | Investing in a burglar alarm system is always a good |
| considered 'suspicious' it will react in the way the unit | | | | investment. The choices are almost endless and it's |
| has been set, activating alarms and/or contacting the | | | | worth doing some pre-planing to consider what you |
| relevant authorities. | | | | may need. If you are worried about home security |
| It's possible to adjust motion sensors so that they | | | | and keeping your personal possessions safe, consider |
| won't react if for example, a pet walks past or if | | | | investing in a home security alarm system. |