The Elements of Security

The Elements of Security

What Goes Into Picking A Home Security System

Ava Robertson

Nowadays, the rates of crime are higher than ever. It's for this reason that many homeowners invest in home security systems. However, there's a lot that goes into choosing a security system. The following are some considerations you should make when shopping for a home security system.

Tailor the System to Your Home

The design and occupants of your home are essential factors to consider when picking a security system. You need to think about the points of egress. These are the doors, windows, and other points of entry or exit for a burglar. Ensure you choose a system that has entry sensors in each of these break-in points.

It's also essential to consider the space in your home. This will help you choose the right number of security cameras and motion detectors. Additionally, what you've in your home will determine your security preferences. For example, motion detectors aren't useful if there are kids supervised by nannies running around the house all day. However, you'll need cameras to monitor their movement remotely when you aren't at home. Motion sensors are more appropriate if you live alone.

Choose Appropriate Features

Modern security systems enable you to do more than keep burglars away from your home. These systems can monitor carbon monoxide levels, communicate with your children when they arrive from school, and alert you when you have a package delivery or guest on your front door.

The features to be keen on include security equipment, smart home automation, and environmental monitoring. Security features to consider include glass break sensors and sensors that warn you about an intrusion, theft, or vandalism.

Smart home automation will adjust to your family's schedule and preferences. It will help you control the thermostat, access your home using an application on your smartphone, and get video notifications for events in your home. When it comes to environmental monitoring, you'll want a system that warns you about environmental concerns like smoke, fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, and leakages.

Wireless Versus Hard-Wired Systems

When picking a security system, you'll need to choose between wireless and hard-wired systems. The wireless and wired distinction extends to sensors and connections between your system and the company monitoring it. It also applies to the wires used too. For example, some conventional systems use landline phone lines to connect to the monitoring service. 

One of the main distinctions between both systems is that wireless systems don't require wires and run-on batteries, whereas the wired systems are connected using a series of cables. Additionally, you should note that not all systems are strictly wireless or wired. Many security systems are a hybrid of both systems.


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When you really think about it, home security breaks down into three elements. There are the deterrents — things that mentally keep intruders away. This might include things like "no trespassing" signs and strobe lights. There are the preventatives — elements that physically provide a barrier against intruders. Examples include bars on the windows and locks on doors. Then, there are the alert mechanisms. These elements call the police, contact you, and record all activity if someone does happen to intrude. This website exists to educate you all about these elements of security. Start reading, and you'll come up with some great ideas to help bolster your own system.

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