How To Install a Burglar Alarm System
The object of a security system is to prevent an intruder entering its zone of protection.
By informing the burglar with signs that there is an alarm system has pros and cons.
On one hand it will deter them from breaking in, but on the other it will take away
the element of surprise, thus giving them a certain amount of control of the situation.
By correctly installing a burglar alarm you will considerably reduce the chances
of a break-in.
The following recommendations detail the steps necessary for a successful home security
alarm installation:
- The system must be correctly set up and configured so that it does the job the manufacturer
intended. It should be usable so that the armed hot spots do not interfere with
your daily life nor create false alarms.
- The security sensors must be installed in such a way to detect intruders at all
access points. Even better if the detection can occur before they reach that point
(e.g. in the outside yard) as well as all places where the burglar can hide in wait.
- Make sure that no sensor is reachable so that it cannot be disabled without at least
triggering another sensor and hence firing the alarm
- It is recommended that the alarm system is a discrete as possible as to not notify
anyone of its existence, except for when the alarm sounds.
- Allow sensors to be temporarily disabled via the control panel as to deal with denial
of service attacks.
- If the system needs to be manually set off, make this as easy as possible.
- Be certain that the alarm system you purchase is capable of advising when something
is failing such as weak wireless signals, electric disturbances, sabotage or battery
problems.
- Be sure to check the systems battery back up capacily. It should be capable of at
least 8 to 12 hours.
- Choose a reputable and reliable monitoring alarm contract. Monitoring home security
provides peace of mind 24 hours a day whether you are at home or not.