Relying On A Wireless Home Security System

The rates of home theft in the country has been matched with a wide selection of home security technology, allowing households to fend themselves against predators that seek to plunder their homes of their most valued possessions. However, with so many different types of home security devices, it can often be difficult to choose which one best fits their security needs. Between all the different types of systems though, the most cost-effective, yet reliable system is wireless.

While the most effective and popular mode of security is the monitored system, it is also the most expensive, both at initial installation and to maintain. How this system works is simple. The monitoring company professionally wires your home with all the necessary alarms that will protect your home in the event of a burglary. This system is linked with their system so that in the event of an actual burglary at your home, they will be informed of this break-in once the alarms have been triggered. Because of the high potential for false alarms, they give the resident a few moments to contact them if it is indeed a false alarm; however, if no such notice is given, the monitoring company will move forward and contact the police department. The perk of this system is that it is effective and reliable; however, the downsides are the costs. It is more expensive than other systems. Moreover, there are monthly monitoring costs and potential false alarm fees.

The unmonitored system works similarly, except that it is not connected to the monitoring company. Thus, the alarms that are installed throughout your home will trigger should a burglar enter your home; however, it will not alert any monitoring station of the break-in. Rather, the responsibility to alert the police department of the break-in falls upon yourself if you are at home, or upon neighbors. Another ideal outcome would be that the loud sirens of the alarms will scare away the burglar in fear of the arrival of the police squad. While this system is less reliable because it leaves it up to chance, it is also less costly, because there are no monthly monitoring expenses. Thus, depending on your preferences and budget, this could serve as a great choice for your security needs.

The wireless system takes the lower cost of the unmonitored system and pairs it with the effectiveness of the monitored for a middle ground. It arms your home with the same alarms as both systems; however, instead of alerting the monitoring company or leaving it up to the neighbors, it will contact a list of pre-programmed contacts in the event that a burglar triggers the alarms. It will also keep calling until someone is reached. These contacts can range from your own cell phone to work phone to the contact of some trusted friend or family. Thus, the responsibility falls upon yourself rather than others. Moreover, there will be less risk for false alarm if you are the one in charge of contacting the police department.

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