| Has your house ever been broken into? Have you | | | | door alarms, wireless motion detectors and more. Just |
| ever experience how it's like to have your valuable | | | | as the name implies, these systems do not use any |
| items taken from you? I have. Let me tell you that it's a | | | | kind of wiring at all unlike the hardwired security |
| most depressing and demoralizing one. Fortunately with | | | | system. Because of this, this system is extremely |
| the help of technology, you can prevent this from | | | | mobile and flexible. They can be placed anywhere in a |
| happening to you. As the saying goes "prevention is | | | | room or any area in your property. These systems |
| better than cure". But before you march into the | | | | utilizes infrared sensors, acoustic sensors, or |
| security hardware store, you need to know the | | | | sometimes even both. They also can be attached a |
| different types of home security systems first. There | | | | light sensor, making it look like everything at home is |
| are generally three types of home security systems. | | | | normal. |
| They are: | | | | 3. Web Connected Security Systems |
| 1. Hardwired Security System | | | | This system, as the name implies, is connected to the |
| These kinds of system uses cables and wires that | | | | web. This setup enables you to keep a track of your |
| have low voltage. They require the services of | | | | security system from any computer that is connected |
| professionals to be installed onto the walls and flooring | | | | to the internet in your home or work. By controlling |
| of the house. All the cables and wires lead to a main | | | | your security system from a computer, you can |
| panel somewhere in the home. There are also remote | | | | arrange for alert messages to be sent to your e-mail |
| keypads and sirens installed in various different | | | | or pager in the event that there is something wrong |
| locations of the home. The best time to install these | | | | with your system. If you have the technical know how, |
| types of system is during the construction of the | | | | you can even setup the system to send messages |
| house because it would easier to wire the system | | | | via satellite. |
| through the floors and walls. If however installation | | | | Those are the three general types of home security |
| takes place anytime after the construction of the | | | | systems. It is a good idea to pick the one suits your |
| house, the price can be very costly due to the labor | | | | needs best. It may be costly to invest in a good home |
| involved. | | | | security system, but the benefits these systems bring |
| 2. Wireless Security System | | | | will far outweigh any monetary value. |
| These systems are commonly used in car alarms, | | | | |