| The answer to which house alarm security system is | | | | house needs, pay particular attention to vulnerable |
| best for you is answered by answering a series of | | | | spots. This would include doors or windows hidden or |
| other questions first. | | | | out of sight from the street and sliding glass doors |
| What do you intend to protect? | | | | (like patio doors) which are favorite entry spots for |
| Your house? All the rooms in your house or only one | | | | burglars. These weak areas need particular protection. |
| or selected ones? Do you want to protect the | | | | Take a tour of the outside of your house. Think |
| exterior of your house? Perhaps you want to | | | | about how you would gain entrance if you were |
| specifically protect other structures on your property | | | | breaking in. Remember, a burglar isn't concerned |
| (like a detached garage or a shed or a shop). Maybe | | | | about damaging frames and breaking glass. Where |
| you wish to monitor a specific area of your property | | | | would easiest access be gained? |
| (say, a garden or swimming pool area). | | | | A basic system for your house will include a control |
| Protecting outside areas can involve a number of | | | | panel, door and window sensors, and likely some kind |
| sensors and alerts. Doors and windows on sheds and | | | | of motion detector placed in a hallway or other high |
| garages can be fitted with magnetic sensors that are | | | | traffic area. |
| triggered when opened. Motion detectors are another | | | | One last consideration is what you can afford. Cost |
| option. These sensors detect movement in or around | | | | will likely dictate how much protection you can buy. |
| a building or other specified area. | | | | Fortunately, wireless systems have brought house |
| What kind of an alert do you prefer? As the sensors | | | | alarm security systems into the affordable range. |
| trigger an alert, it can come in the for of a simple | | | | Which house alarm security system is the best? It's |
| chime within the house, a phone call placed to your | | | | the one that meets your particular needs in the most |
| cell phone, or a siren that will readily frighten away an | | | | cost efficient way. Armed with the information |
| intruder and alert you and/or the neighbors. | | | | gained from thinking through the questions above, |
| The house is protected with the same kind of | | | | you are ready to start comparing and shopping for a |
| sensors. When considering the kind of protection the | | | | home security system. |