Protecting your home is vital to ensuring that you can enjoy your tie way from work. But how can you do this? Aside from doing the usual stuff such as reinforcing the doors and windows and ensuring that you have motion detector lights on your property, you can also install a smart security system. There are many out on the market and they are not the cheapest addition to your home so here is some advice on buying a home security system.
What is a Smart Security System?
When looking for a smart security system for either your home or your business, it is important to know exactly what you are buying. A smart security system integrates your security system into your daily life. It can connect with smartphones and your home networks through wireless technology. You can view the camera from your phone and even monitor intruder alarms as well as being able to disarm them through an app. Some even have the function to tell you where the alarm has gone off in your home.
There are two popular types of sensors are open/close and PIR (Passive Infrared Sensors). The Open/close sensors should be placed near windows and doors. This is because they are made up of two parts that form a connection. When the connection is broken the alarm is sounded. PIR sensors are activated by motion. You should use these in a hallway or entry points to your home. If a motion is detected, then the alarm will sound.
Are they worth the price?
Smart alarms are just as effective as regular burglar alarms though they don’t always have the external alarm that features on the front of your house. This is a deterrent for any potential criminal as it visually indicates that you have an alarm system. Smart alarms on the other hand hold the convenience that a traditional system doesn’t. When your alarm sounds you can disable it or confirm it from your phone without the hassle of the authorities contacting you when a false alarm sounds.
One thing that you should look at when buying a smart security system is that some offer extra protection as well. These can include smoke screens that can be used to blind and disarm the criminal. Equally, loud noises can be played through the alarm system to again frighten the intruder and hopefully prevent your home from being violated. These may sound slightly futuristic but can be useful to make your home safer.
Do you need one?
You can often get carried away with the advanced nature of these systems. It is like being given a basket of new toys. However, these are awfully expensive toys. You should investigate the crime rate in your area and ask how often break-ins occur. Additionally, you should ask the security system companies how useful each aspect of the system will be to your particular home. Traditional alarms are still effective though and so you should keep in mind that if one is not necessary then you may not need a super fancy system.