Types of Home Security Systems Home security systems are used by both homeowners to make sure that their homes are well protected from burglars, theft, fire, and many other disasters. Many times a way a person chooses which home security systems they should install by the type of neighborhood they live in, their budget, and how much security they need. You can get home security systems that are: •
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Monitored—this system will alert a central call center when an intruder has tripped your alarm services. After it has been tripped, the central call center will usually wait thirty to forty-five second in order to confirm that you did not accidentally trip it. If the alarm continues going off after this length of time the central call center will attempt to contact you for your password. If the center cannot contact you or the wrong password is given, the authorities will be alerted. These types of home security systems cal also signal authorities in the event of a flood, gas leak, or fire. A big advantage with using a monitored home security system is that you do not have to wait for a neighbor to call the authorities. Once the call center gets the all clear, they can turn off the alarm system and reset the alarm. The biggest disadvantage is that within those thirty to forty-five the center call system is waiting, the burglars will have enough time to escape with some of your valuables. Unmonitored—these types of home security systems are the most cost-effective and most popular among homeowners on the market today. If an intruder triggers the alarm systems, the alarm will produce a loud siren like noise on the outside and inside of your home. The siren will scare the intruder off a majority of the time before they can even enter your home. The disadvantage of an unmonitored home security service is if you are not home when the alarm goes off, your neighbors will have to call the police because these home security systems do not contact a monitoring company.
Both of these home security systems can be set up using: • • • •
Motion detectors Carbon monoxide, smoke, and fire detectors Cameras Sensors
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Video displays Keypads
The easiest home security systems to set up are the wireless ones because you do not have to install new wires in your walls. The wireless system can be installed by the do-ityourself homeowner since the system is only connected by a battery, receivers, and powered radio transmitters. The disadvantage with using wireless home security systems is that you have a limit in distance allowed between the control panel, cameras, and sensors because of the radio transmitters. Alarm Dealer is one of the leading security camera installation Toronto company. They have been in the business of security alarm services, home security systems, CCTV installation since 2004 and have business accreditation from BBB and CounterForce which is Canada's National Alarm Action Network. If you are a commercial business looking for CCTV Toronto installation or a home owner in need of home security services look no further an Alarm Dealer Toronto. For more information visit their website or call 1-888-485-8881.