Features to Look for in a Home Security System

Features to Look for in a Home Security System

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Features to Look for in a Home Security System

Home should be where you feel most comfortable. Home is where you recharge after a long day of work or play. But, you need to feel safe to truly make these things happen. Enter ...

Home should be where you feel most comfortable. Home is where you recharge after a long day of work or play. But, you need to feel safe to truly make these things happen.

Enter home security systems.

Below, we’ll explain what a home security system is and the important features to look for to maximize home security.

What is a Home Security System?

A home security system is a set of electronic components that communicate with a central control panel to keep your home safe and intruder-free. There are different types of home security systems including self-monitored, professionally monitored, wired, and wireless.

Regardless of type, most home security systems will deploy a combination of sensors, cameras, and alarms to protect a home from danger.

Home Security System Features to Look For

If you’ve never shopped for a home security system before – the amount of options on the market can be overwhelming. Some have features that aren’t worth the premium price tag while others may lack the bare minimum.

This section will cover 5 essential features that your home security system needs in order to do its job properly.

Security Cameras

Security cameras are an essential component to any home security system, and offer several important functions. For one, their presence alone acts as an effective deterrent to make intruders think twice before entering your home. They also provide evidence in case of crimes, and as proof for your claims.

It’s important to set security cameras in a variety of locations to get a complete view of your home. This includes outdoors, indoors, and doorbells.

Smart Locks

Pushing kids out the door for school, hauling a large bag of groceries, getting home after a long day of work. Sometimes, we get preoccupied and forget to lock the door. It happens. Still, it’s a safety risk nonetheless.

Smart locks can help minimize this risk. Smart locks are WiFi or bluetooth-enabled devices that enable you to unlock and lock home doors wherever you are – all without needing a physical key. In addition to unlocking and locking, some smart locks also monitor who enters and leaves your house while you’re away.

Automated Alarm Systems

A home security system isn’t complete without real-time alerts about what’s happening around your home. Automated alarm systems can help you react to an emergency in a timely manner. Some automated alarm systems can even be programmed to dial or call for professional assistance by itself.

Fire Alarm Systems

Beyond burglars and intruders, fires are also a high-risk threat to your home. A fire alarm system equipped with both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors are a must.  During fires, every second counts and a smoke detector can detect a fire quickly. For carbon monoxide, there’s no way to detect this odorless, colorless, yet dangerous gas without a detector.

Most states require smoke detectors to be installed in every house. Some states require a carbon monoxide detector be installed too.