Buy home security system
Buy home security system
- Many homeowners are choosing to install a home security system these
days. With hard economic times, thieves are getting bolder and home
invasions are also rising every year.
Installing a security system can help protect your home and give you reassurance that someone is watching over your family.
There is one main problem however when selecting a home security system.
You have countless choices that it's easy to get confused about which
system is right for your family. This article will attempt to give you
an overview of these options.
First of all you have a few choices when it comes to home security. You
can get a professional to install it for you or you can buy a
do-it-yourself security system.
There are 2 main types of systems - wired and wireless. A hard-wired
system requires more work to install (you have to run wires throughout
your home behind the drywall) so it's probably best left to a
professional here.
A hard-wired system is less vulnerable to interference than a wireless
system and can also be more difficult to disable. Wired systems are
usually best in preconstruction homes since they can be built as the
home is built.
If you move into a house that already contains a wired security system,
you can then decide whether you want to use a security monitoring
service or just use the alarm system to alert you to danger.
Wireless systems on the other hand give you more flexibility in terms of
where you can put the cameras, motion detectors etc. They can be
installed by a professional.
Some homeowners also choose to install a wireless system on their own.
If you're handy and are willing to put a bit of work into it, this can
be very cost effective. Wireless systems also allow you to build on them
and add to them as your security needs increase (for example if you add
an addition to your home or want to add a kiddie camera to your pool
area).
Another benefit to a wireless system is that often you can take it with
you if you move. On the other hand a hard-wired system is not
transportable but it can be a selling asset when you list your home on
the market.
When you've decided on the type of system (wired vs wireless,
professional vs diy), you can then decide whether you want a monthly
monitoring service like ADT or Brinks - or just use a home alarm that
lets you know when something goes wrong.
There are benefits and drawbacks to each and it is dependent on what
level of protection you want. A monitoring service gives you an extra
level of protection - but it's also a monthly cost.
One benefit that many people don't know about having a home security
system is that it can save you money on your home insurance. In fact it
can almost pay for itself, depending on what kind of home insurance
policy you have.
Regardless of what you decide to do, realize that you have a lot of
options. Take your time to educate yourself on what makes a quality
security system for your home. Don't buy a cheap system that can be
easily disabled. This may make you feel good - but burglars will just
laugh at it while they walk by with your TV.
When you know what to look for and choose the right protection system
for your home, you'll feel and actually truly be protected.