State-of-the-Art Wireless Home Alarms
Many home owners are tightening their belts during these economic times. Despite a limited budget, they want to take effective measures to protect their homes and families. The large number of wireless home alarm systems available today make it possible to set up a security system at minimum cost.
The fact that these new alarm systems do not need to be wired into the house structure allows for an almost limitless combination of alarm designs; home owners can handpick the components they want among the many that are available. Technology-savvy home owners can customize their own security systems in this way.
A basic wireless home alarm system consists of a control panel, sensors, key remotes, sirens, battery backup, and optional monitoring services. The control panel is the brain of the system, and controls and monitors all parts of the system. Magnetic sensors are attached to doors and windows to detect attempted entry by an intruder. Key remotes allow for turning on and off the alarm system from a distance. Home owners can opt to include or omit the external monitoring service, depending on need and cost. This service will activate emergency services, such as police, ambulance, or fire department when signaled by the control panel, and is an added protection if emergencies occur during absence from the home.
Additional components include surveillance cameras which can be placed unobtrusively anywhere inside or outside the home and connected to closed circuit television, so that the homeowner can view these areas remotely. Panic buttons can be installed, e.g., beside the bed, for immediate calls to the police or for other assistance if an intruder has gained entry into the home. Then there are the fire sensors, smoke and heat sensors, water sensors, freeze sensors, and carbon monoxide detectors that can be hooked up to the control panel to warn of potential dangers in the home. A new feature is AI (artificial intelligence), integrated into the alarm system, and programmed to logically analyze situations and act accordingly. This will also alert the homeowner if the sensor batteries are low.
Whether planning to self-install or to contract the installation, home owners should first make a thorough study of the property and identify the spots where a sensor is needed, to determine how many sensors the alarm kits must have. (It is wise to increase this number so as to enable future expansions or upgrades.) They should also be clear about other components needed, such as a motion detector, surveillance cameras, remote keys, emergency buttons, sirens, etc. , and also of the monitoring service desired. They can get an idea of what is offered by alarm companies by researching the Internet.
Even if homeowners design and install their own security systems, they will want to engage a state-of-the-art monitoring service that will provide 14/7 monitoring for their homes, and have trained professionals respond to any emergency call. Is also advisable when purchasing components online or through a local company to look for trusted name brands, and a return policy. When engaging a company to install a system and provide monitoring service, look for a UL listing and membership in the National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association.
With careful thought and planning, and judicious choice of a good alarm company, home owners can live with the peace of mind afforded by an effective wireless home alarm system. They profit also from increasing the value of their homes for insurance and resale purposes.
Matthew Kerridge is an expert in home security. If you would like further information about varieites of wireless home alarm or are searching for a trusted wireless home alarm company please visit http://www.adt.co.uk
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