The thought of someone breaking into a home, stealing personal items, and rummaging through private material can promote fear in most people. Many years ago, there was no warning of a burglar breaking into a home or business until it was too late. With today’s technology, there are many types of security alarms to deter a thief and to give the homeowner a warning that something is amiss. Approximately every fourteen seconds a burglary occurs. With this high frequency of crime, it is imperative to look into the purchase of an alarm.
There are a variety of burglar alarms available to consumers. Most systems are primarily used to detect the opening of a window or door or to detect movement. A professional can install the system or an individual may also perform the installation. Wireless, hardwired, and self-contained are all examples of security systems. There are both outdoor and indoor alarms. Wireless alarms operate by picking up signals from radio waves to transmit messages between the detection device and the control panel. Many wireless alarms will continue to work even if the phone line is cut. A hardwired warning system uses wires that run from the control panel to each sensor. Self-contained alarms are able to be placed anywhere that surveillance is needed. This item generally records video and images at the sight of the device.
The control panel is the heart of the alarm system. It functions by receiving signals from detection devices and then it determines whether or not a warning needs to be sounded immediately or after an elapsed period of time. Some control panels are able to contact the alarm monitoring company without hearing a sound. A keypad on the item, or remote control, can turn on or disarm the system.
Many security burglar alarms have a siren or light system that alerts an individual that the system has been triggered. This may include sirens and/or strobe lights that flash. Many siren and light systems are located in a hard to reach location. This helps to prevent an intruder from turning off the alarm.
Indoor alarm systems are triggered by the attempt to break in a home or building. Many also have sensors on them that will set off the device when movement, heat, noise, or smoke is detected. Some use a passive infra-red system to detect rapid movement and heat.
Outdoor burglar alarm security systems can also be wireless, hardwired, or self-contained. There is another popular type of outdoor security system that can help maximize protection. Many new outdoor models are able to determine the weight and height of an object walking past the sensor. This helps to prevent the item from going off when animals walk by. For added security, many outdoor security alarms have flood lights that turn on when there is movement sensed under the system. Consumers are able to purchase flood lights that have a sensor and trigger the lights without having a home burglar alarm systems. Flood lights alone are great at nighttime, but are not has helpful when it is daylight. Having a burglar system attached to the flood lights will help to alert someone if an intruder is in the driveway or garage.
There are many affordable burglar alarms on the market today. Prices range from $10 to over $250. Professional installation will often cost more than individual installation.
Many times a burglar will decide not to participate in a crime if there is a sign posted saying there is a security system installed. Outdoor alarm systems are often visible, thus discouraging individuals from committing a crime. Whether indoor or outdoor wireless, hardwired, or a self-contained burglar alarm system is chosen, security will be heightened and a possible burglary may be deterred.
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