About Home Security Alarms

Some dangerous people may break into your home, steal your possessions or injure your family members without warning. So you need the best defense against the danger: home security alarms. If you are considering installing a home security alarm system, you should begin to learn a little more about how the home security system works.

         

      

History

The early home security alarms models were expensive and cumbersome to use and they were available from the early 1900s. Early alarms were triggered when a button fitted into the door or window frame was released. But all these were very easy to silence, and they were not connected to any emergency services. Nowadays, home security alarms use an electric circuit that is altered when the door or window is opened. The alarm will be triggered if the house owner’s code is not entered into the system in enough time. Many home security systems nowadays are connected to switchboards that can contact the police if the alarm is triggered.

Types

When you are going to purchase a home security alarm system, you will need to decide whether you want a hard-wired or wireless system. As you can see, hard-wired systems are much more difficult to install. Wireless alarm systems have fewer parts, but do require regular maintenance to work efficiently. If you choose a wireless system, you also need to decide which power method you will choose to support the system: electricity or batteries. If you lose power, you will still be secure with a battery-operated system, but you will need to check the batteries regularly.

Function

Home security alarm system is a “closed circuit” around your home. A trigger, such as a button or a sensor, is installed in your doors and windows, which are the entry points for potential thieves. If the door or window is opened when the system is turned on, it breaks the closed circuit, and the alarm will be triggered. And motion sensors are used in some other home security systems. These trigger an alarm or turn on the lights if motion is detected within the home, adding a second level of security if the perimeter is successfully breached.

Effects

A loud siren or other noise will occur if someone tries to break into your home while you have got a home security alarm in your house. Flashing outdoor lights are also a common alarm triggered by security systems. This alerts your neighbors that there is a problem and, in most cases, scares the intruder away. A telephone auto-dialer is also included in many systems. It can be programmed to call the police with a pre-recorded message and it also can dial the security company that installed the system, who then can send the necessary information to the police.

Considerations

At last, you need to decide whether to install it yourself or hire a pro if you are considering installing a home security alarm. Of course, installing it yourself is the most affordable option. However, you do need to have some electrical skills to successfully install one of these systems. The installation will go smoothly with a professional installer. Usually, the installation will be part of an overall security package offered by a home security company. You will probably have to use a professional installer if you want the services of one of these companies.