Home Security Alarm Installation

Decide on the location for the control panel. Pick a space not easily viewed through windows, as recommended by homesecurityinformation.com. Make sure it is near an outlet. Designate a place for the security sensors and a location for the inside alarm siren.

Position the control panel at a height level that enables easy access. Connect the control panel to an outlet. Also, connect the control panel to a phone line if your system is monitored. Follow the system's installation instructions. Consult with a security system technician to complete installation of the phone line for monitoring, if necessary.

Review the system's instructions and program the control panel. Install the alarm system sensors. Attach the transmitter to the edge of the window or door frame and the magnet to the window or door. Attach the motion sensor with screws and plastic sheet rock anchors.

Test your home security system. Ensure that all the sensors and functions of the system are working properly. The system has a "test" mode. Follow the system's instructions for performing a test. Test the system once a month to ensure it functions properly.