Home Security is a very important consideration for anyone concerned with the wellbeing of their family or posessions. You've already made the first step towards helping to protect your family and home by learning more about the benefits of a Home Security systems. Having a monitored security system not only helps protect your family and home, by providing a quick link to the authorities when trouble strikes, whether you are at home or away.

Uninvited trouble can strike your family and home at any time. Fortunately, a good home security system can help protect you and your family.

A few facts to consider:

• The FBI Reports a burglary occurs every 15 seconds.
• 90% of police believe alarms help deter burglary attempts.

Home Security covers topics such as security cameras, home alarms, fire, smoke and motion sensors, and other security systems and equipment. It need not cost much to protect your home and you do not have to be an expert to fit a security system. Your initial decision is to choose between a hardwired system or a wireless system that uses low power radio circuits to connect the sensors to the main alarm unit. Each system has its own features and benefits.

HARDWIRED SECURITY SYSTEMS

• Pros - Hardwired alarm systems rely on simple switching circuits to operate, so they are easy to understand. They do not need complex electronics, so they can be inexpensive to buy. They run from one main power supply, so they do not need several batteries periodically changing. Wired alarm systems do not use radio signals, so their arm and disarm codes cannot be ‘cloned’ by enterprising technological criminals.

• Cons - Hardwired alarm systems need to have cables run from the main control panel to each window, door or motion sensor and there are a number of ways to connect them together for correct operation. Care must be taken to keep the wiring well away from any place where burglars could tamper with it, disconnecting sensors from the system.
  

WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEMS

• Pros - Wireless alarm systems have no cables connecting sensors to the main control panel, so they are extremely easy to fit and do not create redecoration work. Nearby sheds or garages can be covered without the need for external cables. They are controlled by convenient keyfob remote control units, with no complex disarm codes to remember. Some wireless systems even have solar-powered wireless external bellboxes.
  
• Cons - Each sensor has its own battery and these must be monitored and changed periodically, but many wireless control systems will let you know when a battery is getting low. Some wireless systems still use a wired external bellbox connection for added reliability. With very specialised receiver/decoder equipment, it is possible (though very unlikely) that transmitted arm and disarm codes may be ‘grabbed’ and ‘cloned’, or transmissions may sometimes be jammed so that the panel cannot receive sensor alarm signals.