Home security was once very different to what it is today.
Once upon a time, those who could afford it had their homes purpose built and designed especially to protect them from burglars.
They had drawbridges and a moat to surround all their buildings, making access virtually impossible unless the drawbridge was lowered.
Sadly, the era of castle building is long gone, although some more recent examples, such as gated communities, are beginning to spring up far and wide.
Most of us, however, have to protect our families and possessions in other ways, normally by way of a burglar alarm, and this article outlines some of the most recent innovations in the home security market.
Some present day home alarms are very advanced, whilst others are simple in design and function.
Modern systems take advantage of new design features made possible by advances in electronics.
They contain video cameras, key systems and a variety of number locking devices.
There are wireless alarms that can be operated by key fobs much like vehicle alarms.
And many systems come equipped with panic buttons that, when pressed, will immediately alert the emergency services.
These buttons are usually large and placed in open or clearly marked areas of the home, such as front or rear exits.
Countless studies, completed around the world, have demonstrated that homes with burglar alarms fitted are less likely to be broken into than those without.
Many householders who have tried to get by with only partial security by, for example, putting up warning signs or dummy bell boxes, have rued the day they decided to spend a little less to avoid the costs of a fully functioning alarm system.
The message is clear.
To dramatically reduce the risks of having your home broken into and your most valuable possessions stolen, you need a proper alarm system These days, comprehensive home security is not a lot more expensive than a system that leaves you vulnerable to risk, whether it is from fire or from power failures.
Such risks as these are examples of home safety that frequently do not figure in peoples' security plans, yet a fire alarm and a power back-up system can be quite inexpensive when included as part of an overall security plan.
Carbon monoxide detectors can also be added.
And you might consider an alarm monitoring service, to ensure that the emergency services are properly informed.
Finally, once installed, everyone who needs to know should be clear about how the system works and what to do in an emergency.
All passwords and numbers need to be in the right hands, including lodgers if you have them.
And, with your home alarm system in place, you will feel much less stress when you are away, whether at work or on vacation.
Once upon a time, those who could afford it had their homes purpose built and designed especially to protect them from burglars.
They had drawbridges and a moat to surround all their buildings, making access virtually impossible unless the drawbridge was lowered.
Sadly, the era of castle building is long gone, although some more recent examples, such as gated communities, are beginning to spring up far and wide.
Most of us, however, have to protect our families and possessions in other ways, normally by way of a burglar alarm, and this article outlines some of the most recent innovations in the home security market.
Some present day home alarms are very advanced, whilst others are simple in design and function.
Modern systems take advantage of new design features made possible by advances in electronics.
They contain video cameras, key systems and a variety of number locking devices.
There are wireless alarms that can be operated by key fobs much like vehicle alarms.
And many systems come equipped with panic buttons that, when pressed, will immediately alert the emergency services.
These buttons are usually large and placed in open or clearly marked areas of the home, such as front or rear exits.
Countless studies, completed around the world, have demonstrated that homes with burglar alarms fitted are less likely to be broken into than those without.
Many householders who have tried to get by with only partial security by, for example, putting up warning signs or dummy bell boxes, have rued the day they decided to spend a little less to avoid the costs of a fully functioning alarm system.
The message is clear.
To dramatically reduce the risks of having your home broken into and your most valuable possessions stolen, you need a proper alarm system These days, comprehensive home security is not a lot more expensive than a system that leaves you vulnerable to risk, whether it is from fire or from power failures.
Such risks as these are examples of home safety that frequently do not figure in peoples' security plans, yet a fire alarm and a power back-up system can be quite inexpensive when included as part of an overall security plan.
Carbon monoxide detectors can also be added.
And you might consider an alarm monitoring service, to ensure that the emergency services are properly informed.
Finally, once installed, everyone who needs to know should be clear about how the system works and what to do in an emergency.
All passwords and numbers need to be in the right hands, including lodgers if you have them.
And, with your home alarm system in place, you will feel much less stress when you are away, whether at work or on vacation.
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