Home Alarm Systems

Gone are the days when positioning a bucket (filled with water, or tar, or whatever one could utilize) over a doorway stood as the top “home security device.”

These days home alarm systems are electronic in form. Small, hard to detect, and accurate to their purpose and function, these devices have saved households from burglaries and home fires for decades.

A home security system is made up of various technologies working towards one goal; to assist homeowners in keeping their properties safe and secure. They don’t actually work as functional units who handle intruder situations, or potential fire outbreaks. Rather they “inform” homeowners (and proper authorities) of the events transpiring within the areas they are set to keep watch on.

Let’s take a look at some of the leading home alarm systems out in the market:

Motion Detectors

Motion detectors are basic in any home security system. As the name suggests, these devices detect movement. Various technologies are utilized for their successful operation, among the most common; infrared and microwave motion detectors.

Basically, motion detectors work like trip wires. Once an intruder “trips” an established signal (from the motion detector), the event is recognized. Upon the recognition of the movement within its defined detection area, the system’s alarm is activated, thus alerting the needed parties of the situation.

An intruder wouldn’t stand a chance against it.

Surveillance Systems

The logic behind a surveillance system is simple. A camera is utilized in keeping an eye on things. Since a person can’t be in two places at one time, surveillance camera systems are quite ideal devices for real time monitoring. As motion detectors simply detect movement, surveillance cameras could follow up on this detection and give homeowners (or security personnel) a video feed of what caused the alarm trigger.

A surveillance camera is basically a closed circuit television system (CCTV). First used to monitor rocket launches during the 40’s, closed circuit television stands to be different from regular television in the sense that whatever feed the camera gives isn’t broadcasted. Rather its feed is sent to a specific (or specific sets or) monitors.

Over the years the “camouflaging” of surveillance cameras has become needed. Some types are even designed to look like everyday household items, thus eliminating the need to “hide” them from what they are.

From Clock Radio Surveillance Cameras to Mailbox Surveillance Cameras, the list as to the variations in appearance for these devices goes on.

Smoke/Fire Detection Systems

The point of these types of home security devices is simple: upon the detection of smoke, which indicates fire, an alarm is triggered alerting the necessary authorities, as well as the homeowner.

Smoke/fire detectors have saved homes and lives in one way or another. Though not boasted by all, some have integrated carbon monoxide detectors, which could indicate the potential risk of carbon monoxide poisoning scenarios.

Acoustic Sensors

Acoustic sensors delve into the aural aspect of things, using sound as its monitoring point. They often come in the form of glassbreak detectors, and are quite effective in their defined function. Since the sound of breaking glass has a standard, glassbreak detectors could easily “spot” aggressive intruders, giving away their intentions.

As technology grows to new horizons everyday, the benefits that home security systems get from this growth is undeniable. To date, wireless home security devices have become the status quo when talked about. The absence of wires has made the installation of these devices more than easy for homeowners. Truly a plus factor.

Efficient range of effect is another plus. With technology’s growth, we now see more and more stronger and more powerful home alarm systems, at reasonable cost. What used to be expensive then, is not now.

Truly, gone are the days when positioning a bucket (filled with water, or tar, or whatever one could utilize) over a doorway stood as the top “home security device.”