There are various types of burglar alarms you can install to improve the security of your home. You can choose to incorporate them into your entire home security system or you can have them as standalone installations to guard your home and protect it from intrusions by guests, with ill intentions. It is worth knowing the types of burglar alarm systems available that are worth considering, and so here is a brief review of some of the most popular types of systems:
Bells-only alarms
Just as the name suggests, these types of alarm systems will ring a bell, and will make a lot of noise every time they are triggered. All they do is make a significant and disturbing amount of noise, but without sending alerts to anyone, including the police. Only those who will hear the noise will know that there is an incident, taking place within your home.
Dialer Burglar Alarms
With this type of alarm system, a notification will be sent every time the alarm is triggered. The system will automatically dial your telephone number or that of any other person you nominated to be alerted in case the alarm goes off. They could be family members or the authorities. Depending on the type you choose, these types of alarm systems may or may not make some noise when they are set off.
Smart Home Security Systems
Smart home security systems use a smartphone or tablet app to notify you in case there is an intrusion within your home. Every time someone makes an attempt to get into your home, you will receive an alert via your mobile device in real time, and you can then alert family members or call upon the authorities for help.
A Monitoring Contract
With a monitoring contract, you pay a company a monthly or annual subscription to have them monitor your home alarm system for intrusions, and call the authorities every time the alarm goes off. This is the system that most people use when travelling a lot or for those who hardly spend time at home, to ensure the safety and security of their homes when they are away.
