Picking the right home security system can be confusing. What brand is the best? Should I use a professional installer or install the system myself? Are all home security apps the same? What is the best security company?
There are a lot of questions that you may have about security but to make it easier on you, we narrowed it down to 7 essential things to know.
1: Is it professionally monitored?
Professional monitoring is a must-have with your security system. If a break-in or fire occurs at home, a professionally monitored system will send a signal to a monitoring station that monitors your system 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The monitoring station will alert your local law enforcement or fire department.
You can get a professional monitored system for as little as $35/monthly.
2: Will it withstand a burglar’s toolkit?
Not all security products are engineered equally.
To ensure you don’t entrust your safety to a security system that can be disabled with a hand tool, make sure it has:
A common tactic by a burglar is to smash the home’s security panel before it sends an emergency signal to the monitoring station.
Our panels recognize a crash and smash attack and send a signal to your monitoring station.
Dedicated cellular connection.
Our security systems don’t piggyback off of your home’s broadband connection. It communicates reliably, when you need it to- even if your phone line, cable, broadband, Wi-Fi and power are down.
Our security panels also have a battery backup for power outages as well.
3: How many sensors and other devices does it come with?
Contact sensors are home security essentials. They are small devices that detect the opening and closing of doors, windows, drawers, and more.
Our standard alarm package comes with 7 pieces of equipment, including free installation.
We will make sure that you are properly secured by better understanding your home; how many windows, and doors you have as well as understanding your wants and concerns.
4: What else will this system protect you from?
Not only will our systems help protect your home from burglary, but they have the potential to protect you from fire, carbon monoxide, and water leaks.
Your system, with the Alarm.com smartphone app has the capability to alert you when there’s unexpected activity around your house, package deliveries, tracking energy waste, and so much more.
5: What happens if something stops working?
The most important thing about a security system is that it is reliable. When you go it alone on a security or smart home setup, what happens when a device or component of the system needs professional attention?
We are a security alarm provider, so no matter what is going on with your system, or you need one installed, we can fix your system remotely or send a licensed technician to the location.
In addition to great customer support when things go wrong, you have the option to have a state of the art app that allows you to control your home from your smartphone.
The app is continuously making digital updates that make the technology even smarter, with no cost to you.
6: Does it include smart home devices?
Smart home technology is the home improvement trend that is here to stay.
We carry a wide range of essential smart home devices that can be controlled from your smartphone.
Some of the most popular smart home devices are smart locks, smart thermostat, video doorbell, and garage door openers.
7: Is this security system powered by a smartphone app?
Our security systems have a powerful and intuitive app through Alarm.com. This smartphone app can arm and disarm your system from anywhere.
You also have the capability of controlling your smart thermostat, smart door lock, and other smart home devices.
