71% of burglars are said to research a property before considering a break in, ensure you have theist measures in place to prevent your home from being at the top of their list.

There are a large range of security products on offer to ensure you have the most secure home for you and your family,

Burglar alarm

Something as simple as a burglar alarm has been known to put off up to 70% of burglars from breaking into a home. A Burglar alarm will sound an extremely loud siren when activated, if an appropriate deactivation code isn’t used within a certain amount of time. The alarm uses sensors that detect when a person is walking through your home and the alarm is active. Do not fear modern sensors ensure you can activate your alarm when your pets are in the house, without risk of setting of the siren.

Residential CCTV

You can choose to have CCTV inside or outside your home, be sure to buy one that is appropriate. Research suggests that up to ⅔ of burglars will not attempt a break in if they see a security camera. Not only do CCTV camera act as a deterrent to potential intruders, but you know you can see everything in your home and protect your loved ones.

Smart door locks

Smart door locks enable you to lock and unlock entrances to your home remotely using a wifi or cellular connection. Every worry about leaving home or going on holiday with the house unlocked? Fear no more, smart home security enables you to do this from anywhere in the world so you never have to worry about leaving your home unlocked again.

Security lighting

Home security lighting is a really cost effective and simple method to deter burglars. Something as simply as security lighting in your garden on at the front of your home is said to put off up to 30% of burglars.

Better yet these don’t require professional fitting and can run purely on solar energy.

Panic button

Panic buttons connect directly to receiving center if activated. A panic button can be connected to other components of your security system enabling the monitoring center to activate silent listening modes, and receive images from security cameras.

If necessary the monitoring center will call out the correct emergency services to attend to your home.

Perimeter detector

Perimeter detectors can be placed around the outskirts of your home, and detect intruders before they get near your house, but also protects the contents of the outside of your home, including pools, patios and sheds.

The sensors use microwave/ infrared technology that is able to differentiate between humans and animals, so no need to worry about your pets when the sensors are activated.

Shock sensor detectors

Shock sensors can be linked with both wired and wireless alarm systems. The device would be place on areas of entry (i.e doors/window frames). If someone tried to enter your home the sensors would detect the vibrations and trigger the home alarm system.

Initially this form of security was deemed unreliable, however, over the years shock sensors have become much more advance. They are able to determine the difference between vibrations caused by environmental factors, such as bad weather, and someone trying to break into your home.

A Large benefit of this type of detector is some sensor are even able to detect and intruder before they enter the home, and therefore trigger the alarm early to discourage the intrude to proceed.

Deterrent signs

These are security branded signs that can be placed on the outside of your home, to show people you have home security measures in place, and what these measures are.

Something as simple as this has been known to put off as much as 30% of burglars.

Zero vision fog barrier

A fog barrier, involves a system that releases a thick fog when the alarm is triggered. It prevents intruders from being able to see their surroundings and discourages them from trying to search their surroundings.

Some burglars will continue to investigate the property while am alarm is active in an attempt to make a ‘quick steal, a fog barrier will impair their ability to do this.

If you don’t know exactly what you think is best for your home, or you would like a variety of home security products, take advantage of the free consultations offered by a range of full service providers. They will talk you through all the home security products available to you in more details, with quotes and timing estimations.

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Types of Home Security