Monday, February 17, 2014

What You Need To Know About Philadelphia Home Security Systems

By Krystal Branch


One of the main issues that homeowners in Philadelphia have to deal with is keeping their homes safe from burglaries. Criminals usually look for weaknesses that they can take advantage of to get into a property. They usually enter properties that seem to offer an easy, fast and undetected entry and exit. To keep burglars, thieves and other criminals from getting access into your house, you can put a few Philadelphia home security measures in place.

The first thing you can do is to make sure that your doors and windows are always locked when you are away. You should also make sure that you install a privacy fence. In addition to that, ensure that your property does not have any dark or concealed areas that a criminal can use as a hideout at night. Ensuring that the locks on all doors and windows are of high quality is also essential.

Another strategy you can use to secure your home is installing a residential security system or upgrading the protection devices you currently have. Some of the devices you can install include video cameras, activity sensors and glass break sensors. Most property protection devices are designed to identify intrusion and activate an alarm system.

Video cameras can be installed on the exterior parts of a property and used along with other house protection devices. Apart from discouraging burglars and thieves from entering a property, video cameras record the activities taking place in or around a house and these records can help with investigations. Homeowners can easily set up wireless video cameras. They only have to attach them to a flat surface such a ceiling or wall and plug them into an electrical outlet.

You may also use internet protocol cameras to secure your home. They are easy to install and they may come with a mobile application which allows you to watch what is taking place on your property in your absence. These cameras are capable of sensing motion and even tilting to enable you view the surroundings better. Most home protection devices can work with any type of security hardware but your dealer may limit your options.

The ideal property security system has a full line of wireless peripherals such as thermostats, modules for controlling appliances and lights, motion sensors, cameras, vibration sensors and glass break sensors as well as water sensors. When getting a wireless system, you should also consider if it has long life battery power. For example lithium batteries can last for a period of three to five years.

You should choose a controller that has a backup battery to ensure that the system will remain active even if there is a power outage. If you will install a smoke alarm, make sure that you get a twenty four hour backup battery. Smart security systems usually require users to subscribe to third party alarm monitoring services. Find out which central station will handle your account and ensure that it is Underwriters Laboratories certified.

As you purchase a Philadelphia home security system, consider the cost of installing it as well as its selling price. You should also consider how much you will pay for software driven features and central station monitoring services on a monthly basis. Your dealer may be willing to reduce the costs of installing such a system for you in exchange for a multiyear contract.




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