Home Security should cover every area of your home. And since there is far more that just the well known door and window sensors and motion detectors these days, it is simple to do. While those sensors are the base of most systems, there are an array of other sensors that not only protect your home, but also make your home work for you. Some of these sensors even do double time to protect things you probably haven't even thought about. If you have a baseball card that makes the collection worth over $50,000, wouldn't it make sense to put a door sensor on the cabinet door. Even when the system is not armed you will hear a beep and receive a text saying the Mickey Mantle or Shoeless Joe is in trouble.
Your Home Security System and Perimeter Protection
Your basics are door and window sensors. These sensors detect the opening of a door or window. When armed, any breach of these areas will activate an alarm and the monitoring station springs into action. You receive a call just in case it was an accident and then authorities are dispatched. These sensors can be used to detect anything opening and protect many areas of the home, a gun cabinet, the alcohol cabinet, a barn, an office, the tool shed or even a basement. This flexibility allows you to protect what you decide is important.
Exterior sirens recreate the high decibel alarm from the interior and broadcasts it to your neighborhood. Not only is this great to alert neighbors that there might be an issue, also the louder the noise, the more unnerved any would be burglar will be. Letting neighbors know that you are out of town dramatically increases the likelihood of them paying attention to an alarm at your home, When neighbors work together, it creates safer communities.
Finally, key chain remotes are a huge convenience. Similar to the key fob for your car, this handy gadget can arm or disarm the security alarm before you enter the house. You don't want to be without one.
Your home Security Alarm and Interior Protection
Motion detectors detect motion. They also can detect that some motion is a pet and not create false alarms. Motion detectors are great at the bottom of a stair case to catch all motion headed up the stairs, a place a burglar would go. Another vital device is a glass break sensor, it detects the 2-step sound of a window breaking. A great sensor for an enclosed patio area or anywhere there are multiple windows together or windows that do not open.
Beyond detecting intrusions, monitored smoke, flood and carbon monoxide detectors focus on early detection of these hazards so that you can be warned and quickly get to safety. Having monitored sensors allow us to worry about contacting authorities and dispatching help while you focus on your family.
Home Security Systems and Video Surveillance
Video surveillance can be set up for the interior and exterior of the home. Interior cameras can be "bookshelf" cameras that are not permanently installed and can be moved easily to capture different areas as your needs change. Exterior cameras are permanently installed and have low light sensors to get crisp clear pictures at night. Although traditional DVR systems are available, many people find that the very affordable ADT Pulse cameras more than meet there needs.
Unlike traditional systems, ADT Pulse records 30 second clips that are triggered by an actual event, like a door opening or motion detected in the view of the cameras. These clips can also be set up to be instantly emailed to you or a link texted to you. Not only do you avoid hours of recordings of nothing happening, multiple 30 second clips are easy to scan and catch suspicious activity and possibly prevent crimes before they happen.
Finally... Remote Access to it All
ADT Pulse allows you to check in on your system and interact with it from anywhere you have an Internet connection. Access your on-line portal from your computer at work or use mobile apps on your mobile device. Verify if your system is armed or not and arm it from the road with hands free options on your smart phone. You are also able to view live feed from your video cameras.
The ADT Pulse system also offers Home Automation features that are integrated in with your security system. You can have the door locks lock anytime that you arm your system or have the thermostat adjust when you arm your system to away. For more about Home Automation, check out this blog.
To get you the very best coverage of your home, we'll send out a security specialist for a no obligation security review. Your security consultant will take into account your family's security needs and help you customize the right ADT Home Security solution for your family and your budget. Call us now at 1-800-310-9490 or click below.
