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Home Security Systems - The home security experts at Bolt Security Guard Services give valuable tips on choosing the right security system for your new home.
<strong>What is the difference between an online monitoring system and a self-contained system?</strong>
Online monitoring systems provide customers with a response from a security professional within seconds of the signal being received at the central station. Upon receipt of this signal, the proper authorities will be dispatched to assist the homeowner. Monitored customers can often receive a discount on their Homeowner's insurance policy. A self-contained system alerts only those in the house, or next door neighbors via a siren. If no one is home the siren will continue to sound for a few minutes, however you are then relying upon your neighbors to contact the authorities.
<strong>What are the most commonly requested alarm features?</strong>
Security systems are designed to fit the needs of the customer because each house is different, homeowners can request a variety of additional features to ensure their security needs are met. A few of the most commonly requested items are smoke/heat detectors, glass break detectors, motion detectors, additional keypads and panic buttons. Glass break detectors are an asset to any house with significant amount of glass windows. This detector not only reacts to the sound of the glass breakage but also the vibration. Ask your home insurance company if an additional discount may be offered for this added level of protection. Cameras are becoming an increasingly requested addition, especially cameras that are attached to a DVR or VCR to record activity at the premises.
<strong>What home security device(s) are most effective in deterring intruders?</strong>
The audible siren installed with your security system is one of the most effective means of preventing a burglary. Intruders are frightened of anything that will alert you and others to their presence as they prefer to work undetected. Yard signs and window stickers that a security company provides makes it clear to anyone passing by that the house is protected. Security cameras are also an excellent source of prevention because they keep the intruder visible.
<strong>Are audible alarms always better than silent alarms?</strong>
Audible alarms are extremely beneficial but are not always the best type of alarm system. General burglary and fire signals are assisted by an audible siren because they not only alert others to a potential problem, but they also direct the authorities to the correct location. Silent alarms are excellent when we consider a duress or panic signal. If a burglar has invaded your home, a monitored customer can use a silent duress or panic code to dispatch authorities immediately without alerting the intruder.
<strong>If the central monitoring station is notified via phone line, how does the system operate if the line is cut or out of service?</strong>
Radio or cellular backup are the solution to this problem. Protecting the phone line is extremely critical for a monitored customer, particularly because it is the most vulnerable. Equipment such as radio or cellular backup sends out a signal without the use of a telephone line. Customers who are considering a VOIP such as Vonage, prefer this option as it allows the customer to have a monitored alarm system without needing a phone line.
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