Burglar Alarms and Home Security Systems
What Burglar Alarm Should you Choose?
Nothing is more important than protecting you and your family, but when it comes to choosing a home security system the choices can often be overwhelming. No fear we’re here to guide you through your options, and help you make an informed decision on the best alarm for your circumstances and lifestyle.
Main factors to consider
A monitored burglar alarm will not only notify you of an intruder, but also notify a alarm receiving centre (ARC) if the alarm is activated, to send out the appropriate emergency services if necessary.
It is a sad fact that today, a huge number of alarms go either unnoticed, or simply ignored. With a monitored burglar alarm you can ensure this doesn’t happen.
For a monitored alarm system a monthly fee would be required, and is usually paid directly to the alarm provider.
A Self-monitored alarm will not notify a monitoring center, and therefore will not notify emergency services if it is triggered. However the alarm can notify of an intrusion in multiple ways.
Most commonly it will let off a large sound to notifies people within hearing distance of an intrusion and can also scare of the burglar.
Modern technology also means, self-monitored alarms can send alerts to your phone, however it relies on yourself or somewhere nearby to react accordingly.
Wireless Home Alarm System
The main benefits of wireless alarm systems are; they’re usually easier and cheaper to install, and can be done yourself if preferred. They are also more aesthetically pleasing to have around your home, without the need for wires all over the floors and walls.
Wireless systems are also portable which is extremely useful if you are looking to move home or are a renter.
As the system is wireless you will need batteries for each of the components, therefore it will be important to ensure you always have spare batteries/ monitor the system’s battery life.
A wireless security camera can look slick inside your home, with no installation required and no cables running through the house.
Wired home alarm system
Wired systems, require a wire to be running between each of the components. It is important to note, that although these alarms may be cheaper to buy, they can often be more expensive to have installed, as this is often carried out by a professional.
The main benefit of wired alarms is they are considered to be more robust and offer more reliable monitoring as they don’t rely on radio frequency, and are also less vulnerable to hacking.
Wired vs Wireless Alarm Systems