Home Security Systems / Sensors

Understanding Home Security System Door Sensors

Your home security system is only as good as the components that make it work. Understanding a little bit about your door sensors can help insure that your system is up and running at all times, and that if there’s … Continue reading

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Home Security Alarm Levels

Your home security system is designed to protect you against threats to your home. While any system is better than none, the fact of the matter is that there can be many different layers or levels to your home security … Continue reading

Posted in Cameras, Doors and locks, General Tips, Sensors

Home Security System Monitoring Options

When it comes to your home security system, there are several ways that your monitoring company can detect what’s happening in your home. These methods all involve a telephone-type connection, and vary from a dedicated security line to a standard … Continue reading

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Home Security-Lingering Dangers of Radon and Carbon Monoxide

Besides protecting your home against intruders, there could be other unseen dangers lurking in your home. Two of them include radon and carbon monoxide. These are common and silent killers that don’t always make their presence known until it’s too … Continue reading

Posted in Do-it-yourself, General Tips, Sensors

Deep Freeze Alarms-Home Security Monitoring Sensors to the Rescue

Our recent surge of extreme cold weather has sent us all scurrying for warmth and securing our homes against strong winds, snow and ice.  Protecting homes from natures elements is just as important as protecting our homes from criminal activity … Continue reading

Posted in Outdoor Alarms, Sensors

5 Great Ideas for Sophisticated Home Security Systems

There are plenty of cheap cookie cutter home security systems to choose from lately, but higher end systems share unique features and ideas all their own.  They offer specialized options and better control over home security.  If you have the … Continue reading

Posted in General Tips, Outdoor Alarms, Sensors

Door Sensors for Home Security Systems

A Brief Overview A lot of homeowners have installed home security systems in order to protect their families, home, and belongings and improve their level of security.  These systems are comprised of several standard components such as a control panel, … Continue reading

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How Do Home Security Systems Sensors And Other Components Operate?

Main components of home security systems The primary components of home security systems include the following: the alarm the battery the control keypad the door and window sensors a phone jack a transformer The more sophisticated home security systems on … Continue reading

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Home Security Systems Occupancy Sensors

Occupancy sensors used in home security systems are basically indoor lighting controls that are used to detect activity or motion within certain perimeters or in specific areas.  The security of one’s home is protected by these systems and these sensors … Continue reading

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Importance Of Professional Installation And Monitoring

With all the home security systems available on the market today, it is oftentimes a better idea to turn to a professional or certified specialist to do the installation of these systems, especially if you are purchasing a hard-wired security … Continue reading

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Service Price Comparison

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ADT Auth Dealer
Call: 855-827-3944
Protect America
Call: 888-896-5778
FrontPoint Security
Call: 888-589-4144
Protection 1
Call: 855-446-6272

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Home Security Statistics

Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the US. 1
Average loss per burglary: $1,725. 1
Homes without security systems are about three times as likely to be broken into than homes with security systems. 1
Favorite items: cash, jewelry, electronic equipment, silver, guns and other items easy to sell. 1
1 Washington Post, 2007 (link)
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