Feeling safe in your new home is vital to your comfort and peace of mind. Making yourself feel safe in your new home could require getting a home alarm system that will notify you of intruders and hidden dangers.

There are many different alarm systems out there, ranging from hi-tech, laser-triggered systems to $15 motions sensor flood lights.  Choosing the right system for the right price can be difficult. We have provided you with a list of options to help you decide.

Home Security Systems and Tactics

Circuits – this is the most common type of home alarm. It creates an electrical circuit at different points of entry, like the front door or a window. When armed, the alarm will go off if any door or window is opened, breaking the circuit.

Motion detectors – this alarm system monitors motion inside or outside home. The most common type of motion sensor sends out radar waves to detect disturbances. If it senses an intruder, it will set off an alarm.

Wireless home alarm systems – these alarm systems allow you to arm or disarm your alarm systems remotely, usually with your cell phone. They will also give you notifications if they are tripped.

Smoke, fire, and gas detectors – these alarm systems protect against the natural dangers, not burglars. Smoke and fire detectors are a necessity and may already be installed in your home, but the less-common gas detector is an important upgrade to consider. It detects gas leaks, which can cause asphyxiation or explosions. Make sure to find out what detectors you new place already has before you contact a company to install them.

Driveway detectors – a driveway detector will detect if someone has driven onto your driveway. If you have a long driveway, or if it is shrouded by vegetation, this could be a good option.

Floodlights – floodlights and others lights outside your home can be rigged to light up when they detect motion. They can be an easy and cheap way to deter trespassers.

Installation – you can have a company install your new alarm system or you can do it yourself. If it’s just a single fire alarm or two, installing it yourself could be a good way to save money; however, a complicated burglar alarm system is probably best left to the professionals.

Return to: Transfer and Connect Utilities

Related Articles
Choosing a Gas and Electric Provider
Choosing a Phone Service
Choosing a Cable Provider
Choosing an Internet Provider