Select a home security provider and have them install their monitoring equipment in your house.
Follow their directions to create a specific pass code that is used to activate your system.
Test the code to ensure that it correctly activates and deactivates your home security system.
Lock all doors and windows before you leave the home.
Input your pass code into the security panel to activate your alarm system.
Contact your security provider to ensure that the system is activated and that your home is being monitored. Be sure to connect your alarm system with your local police and fire department for quick response in case of an emergency. Some states require homeowners to pay a fee for this service.