Since residences vary so widely by size and type they can employ every type of security system and solution.
Because residential security is such a huge subject, we will divide this blog post into the different segments and discuss each separately.
Looking at the true value of systems like video verified, remote monitoring, and security systems, in businesses and homes Single family 1000- 5000 square feet, it has become a real issue.
Most of the homes in the United States fall into this category.
You'll want a basic intrusion system but don't make the mistake of going too cheap.
The low end systems will come with fewer features but even worse is the user interface- the keypad.
Cheap keypads use LEDs while more expensive ones have LCD displays which provide more information in English (or other languages such as Spanish).
These are much easier to use and long term you will be glad you spent a few more dollars.
You'll want at least two keypads- one near the door you use to enter the house and one in the master bedroom.
One of the main reasons residential alarms are so unique is that the user actually lives there and so at night the system is armed with the owner inside.
This requires specialized programs and setup quite different from a business where no one is going to be inside while it is armed.
The keypad in the bedroom is just for this purpose.
While it is possible to setup a system with just one keypad, it is very difficult to use in practice and you'll soon wish you had another.
The end result will be you'll stop using the system because it will be so much trouble.
So add the keypad in the bedroom then when you're ready for bed, you can easily arm the system.
If you want to get up in the middle of the night for a snack, you can just as easily disarm it- and because it's right there, you won't forget it and cause a false alarm! Modern systems have features like "Home - Sleep - Away".
These are different levels of arming such that no devices are active while "Home", then when the system is put into "Sleep" the windows and doors are armed but motion detectors are not until you enter the "Away" mode.
Away would indicate no one is home so go ahead and arm every device.
Even more importantly, if something does happen- like a fire or break in, the keypad is right there to alert you; and the LCD display will let you know exactly what and where.
Modern alarm systems can and should pinpoint each type of detector installed in your house.
Each device should be individually zoned; for example, the basement door, or the kitchen window, or the smoke detector in Billy's room.
Because residential security is such a huge subject, we will divide this blog post into the different segments and discuss each separately.
Looking at the true value of systems like video verified, remote monitoring, and security systems, in businesses and homes Single family 1000- 5000 square feet, it has become a real issue.
Most of the homes in the United States fall into this category.
You'll want a basic intrusion system but don't make the mistake of going too cheap.
The low end systems will come with fewer features but even worse is the user interface- the keypad.
Cheap keypads use LEDs while more expensive ones have LCD displays which provide more information in English (or other languages such as Spanish).
These are much easier to use and long term you will be glad you spent a few more dollars.
You'll want at least two keypads- one near the door you use to enter the house and one in the master bedroom.
One of the main reasons residential alarms are so unique is that the user actually lives there and so at night the system is armed with the owner inside.
This requires specialized programs and setup quite different from a business where no one is going to be inside while it is armed.
The keypad in the bedroom is just for this purpose.
While it is possible to setup a system with just one keypad, it is very difficult to use in practice and you'll soon wish you had another.
The end result will be you'll stop using the system because it will be so much trouble.
So add the keypad in the bedroom then when you're ready for bed, you can easily arm the system.
If you want to get up in the middle of the night for a snack, you can just as easily disarm it- and because it's right there, you won't forget it and cause a false alarm! Modern systems have features like "Home - Sleep - Away".
These are different levels of arming such that no devices are active while "Home", then when the system is put into "Sleep" the windows and doors are armed but motion detectors are not until you enter the "Away" mode.
Away would indicate no one is home so go ahead and arm every device.
Even more importantly, if something does happen- like a fire or break in, the keypad is right there to alert you; and the LCD display will let you know exactly what and where.
Modern alarm systems can and should pinpoint each type of detector installed in your house.
Each device should be individually zoned; for example, the basement door, or the kitchen window, or the smoke detector in Billy's room.
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