The Best Home Alarm Monitoring Systems

Sensors

• The best home alarm systems can provide accurate detection when criminals break in. Many home alarm systems have sensors that detect when a door or window opens. Burglars can try to break through the glass, so some of the most effective alarm systems detect shattered glass.

Appropriate Triggers

• Alarm systems should not be so sensitive that they go off easily. You might not want motion sensors or sound sensors because these alarm systems can trigger when pets move through the house or make noises.

Monitoring Companies

• When a burglar breaks into a home, you will not just want an alarm to sound, which many burglars will ignore, but you also want the alarm to send a signal to a monitoring company so that this company can send police officers to your home to investigate the break-in. Various companies monitor the alarm systems 24 hours a day. These companies also perform regular tests on the alarm system to make sure that it functions properly and they will also perform system upgrades as the home alarm systems advance.

Hidden Cameras

• Home monitoring systems can watch for burglars entering the property. The best alarm systems use hidden cameras so that burglars cannot tamper with the monitoring system or avoid the monitoring system. Some security cameras have high durability so that burglars cannot break the camera and so that the camera can resist adverse weather conditions. Infrared cameras can detect burglars at night, though they cannot always identify the burglar.

Notification System

• Various alarm systems now offer interactive features, which allow you to interact with your alarm system at a distance. You can receive notifications through your phone and email when your home alarm goes off. You might also be able to sign up friends, family and neighbors for the notification system so that they can keep an eye on your property to see if a burglary is taking place.

Wireless Systems

• Wireless alarm systems allow you to take the alarm system wherever you move to. When you have the alarm system hardwired into your home, you will have to set up a new alarm system if you move to a different area. However, if you do not plan on moving for a long time, you might be fine with a hardwired system.

Emergency Services

• Home alarm systems should have other emergency services so that you can get quick help. For example, alarm systems can send emergency medical services, fire services and a tow truck.

Costs

• For the consumer's wallet, the best home security system is one that has up-front costs and no false alarm fees. Some alarm system companies have hidden fees that can dramatically increase the cost of the alarm system over time. The company should also provide a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied, with no restocking fees.