• Home Alarm Checklist

    Date: 2010.04.06 | Tags:

    Do you need a new home alarm system installed in your residence? If so, many home alarm companies are competing for your business right now. Before you start getting quotes though, you should review this short checklist to make sure you have all of your bases covered. Remember, the purpose of buying an alarm system is to provide security for your home. Take the time and choose your new home alarm system and company wisely.

    Who should I choose to install my alarm system?
    Not one alarm company is going to be a perfect fit for everyone. You do however want to pick a company that is reputable, knowledgeable, and a company you feel comfortable with. Our best advice would be to start by getting recommendations from family, friends, and colleagues. The chances are that many people you know not only use the services of an alarm company in their home or office, they will have a good recommendation for the company they used to install their home alarm.

    Which is better, a hardwired or wireless home alarm?
    Wireless home alarm systems currently are the premier choice for renters and for those who want to have a home alarm system installed without wires being ran throughout their residence. A hardwired alarm system on the other hand, offers durability and has proven its reliability for many years. Both alarm system choices do an outstanding job at home protection. There are pros and cons to both installations that should be heavily weighed before making your final choice.

    Is a phone line necessary to have a home alarm monitored?
    With cellular alarm monitoring, the need for a phone line connection for alarm monitoring is no longer necessary. Cellular alarm monitoring is an extremely reliable form of alarm transmission and is the best alternative for those who want alarm monitoring without having an actual phone line at their home.

    Is it OK to install motion detectors in a home with pets?
    If you have pets, you can still protect the interior of your home by having pet immune motion detectors installed with your new home alarm. Be sure to tell your alarm company rep that you have pets when getting a quote so that he or she makes sure only PI motion detectors are used in your home alarm installation.

    How can I make sure my home alarm doesn’t false?
    False alarms unfortunately, are caused most of the time by homeowners themselves. For example, having pets but not having pet immune motion detectors installed is one way to have false alarms. Forgetting to give the code to the babysitter or housekeeper results in false alarms too. Running inside your home to grab something after the exit delay time has passed, and then leaving without resetting the alarm, is a guaranteed false alarm. Then of course, there is the matter of using a company that used poor quality equipment when they installed your home alarm. All of these factors can cause a home alarm to false. As you can see, false alarms can be prevented by taking certain precautions.

    By choosing an established and reputable home security company, you can rest assured they will not only handle your installation, they will be there should any questions, concerns, or issues arise with your new home alarm system.