People ask us all the time what the difference between a home security system and an home alarm system is? Or some who know the difference may ask if a home security system is a better investment in their safety than a home alarm system. Let’s tackle the first question. A home alarm system is a combination of entry sensors and possibly motion sensors that secure the points of entry to your home. The goal of a home alarm system is to notify people in or around the property of an intrusion by sounding an alarm or siren in the event of a break-in. Some describe these types of systems as a barking dog system, since it just makes a loud noise and nothing more. Systems now a days are getting a little smarter as they can be programmed to call your neighbors or authorities if a system break-in happens. These systems rely on the older landline technology so if someone want to cut the phone line to your home it unfortunately results in no call.
A home security system on the other hand also comes with sensors for entry points , motion sensors, smoke and heat sensors to monitor fire, carbon monoxide and much more. Home security systems can also come with a siren or alarm to notify residents of an intrusion, but it comes with a lot more due to the monitoring services. These home security monitoring services alert the local officials in the event of a break in when people are both in the house or away from home. Notifying the authorities in the event of a burglary or home invasion could make a huge difference in the outcome of such crimes.
Home security systems can also include advanced features such as remote monitoring from your smart phone or computer, real time wireless home security cameras and video surveillance, medical, fire and environmental notifications to the authorities.
Which is better for you, a home security system or a home alarm system? It depends on your needs, we are a bit weary of the concept of home alarm systems as people are becoming more and more desensitized to the sound of alarms and sirens, and alarm systems don’t account for when there is no one around. So if you have identified a need for a home security system, like crime in the neighborhood, peace of mind for you and your family members and securing your valuables, then the added benefits of a home security system like police, fire department ad medical dispatch may be a better option for you.
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