Home Security: How Much is Too Much?

 For many people having home security makes them feel protected from intruders. You have to decide what kind of home security you want and the price you are willing to pay. An inexpensive system that you install and monitor yourself may be enough security.

Types of Home Security Systems

• Hardwire home security is wired directly into your home electrical system.
• Wireless home security uses a signal to operate.

Simple Ways to Protect Your Home

Trim large bushes that obstruct your windows and doors. Install lights to use at night for dark areas. Let neighbors know when you will be away. Always make sure your attached garage door is locked, since thieves can gain easy access to your home.  Even with these precautions you may feel that you need added protection.

Basic Features for Home Security

• Inside keypad controls your alarm system, these hold your security code. Some keypads can hold more than one code.
• Broken glass sensors are attached to doors and windows. Most are affixed with adhesive or a magnet.
• Outside light, motion detectors. These motion detectors are great for dark areas of your yard. They are also helpful when you come home in the dark.
• Siren and strobe light feature. They could be enough to scare away an intruder.
• Security warning stickers and lawn signs are a first line of defense against thieves.
• Backup rechargeable battery for when the power is interrupted.

Do you Need More Extensive Home Security?

If you have a large house or property and feel that you are at risk for break-ins, you may want a system that has more features than the basic home security. You can decide to use an alarm company that will install your home security and monitor it around the clock.

Added Features for More Home Security

• Twenty-four hour monitoring by an alarm company.
• Voice activated alarm. If, there is ever a time when you can’t get to a phone the alarm recognizes your voice and automatically dials for help.
• Remote key chain enables you to activate or deactivate your system without using the keypad.
• Infra-red sensors used in any room in your house. Detects any movement and activates the alarm.
• Pet detector is set to allow pet in and out of a door without triggering the alarm.
• Smoke detector in case of fire.
• Flood sensor detects a water problem.

Expensive Home Security

Home security can get costly with the more accessories included. You need to think about what options fit your security priorities. Only businesses and large estates may need a more advanced home security system.

Advanced Home Security System

• Larger perimeter monitoring and transmitter range than a basic system.

• Vehicle announcing feature. It lets you know when cars have entered your driveway.

• Door entry chime operates when anyone opens the door.

• Panic button activates the alarm when pushed.

• Security infra-red cameras allow you to record any movement outside or inside your premises.