Monday 5 December 2011

Vector Security And Home Security - Choosing The Right Product

By Bob Reehal


The bad news is that crime statistics, death, injuries, home intrusions, and loss of property continue to rise. It's difficult to believe, but based on FBI statistics, a robbery occurs every 15 seconds in the United States.

The good news is that there has never been a time when such a variety of quality security equipment has been available, and at such affordable prices. Why don't we fight back!

When talking about home security equipment, one size does not fit all. Security equipment should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each house or company. One may need entry detection, although another needs camera surveillance, and another may need motion-detection floodlights. Let us take a look at some of the many choices available.

Home Security Systems - Many articles have been written on this subject and the basics are probably known by most readers. Systems are either wired or wireless, just like the names suggest. For a renter, a wireless system is the logical choice, as the installation does little if any damage to the premises. And, the system could be taken when the renter moves. Wired is the system of preference in an owned residence, however it has its pros and cons. Since wires are run from every protected point to the alarm control panel, holes must be drilled and wires fastened. Nevertheless, when carried out by a professional company, the work is carried out with care and is generally concealed. Labor is the primary contributor to the high cost of a wired system. At today's labor rates, several technicians working in your house for a week can increase quite a bill. A money saving tip here is do-it-yourself. If you have the basic knowledge to repair a lamp cord, you are able to read the wiring diagrams and install a wired system at a budget cost. Your car, motorcycle, camper, or boat on trailer, can also be connected to the security system. Numerous types of motion detectors are available, some even "pet friendly". Regardless of wired or wireless, eventually either system can sound a local alarm, connect to a monitoring station, call your mobile phone, or be custom tailored to meet the exact needs of the user.

Surveillance Cameras - Like home security systems, cameras come in 2 types, wired or wireless. When the door bell rings, how comforting to see who is at the front door. Now, even inexpensive systems can view numerous points, and display all cameras on only one split screen monitor. Camera products change fast, offering more and more features at lower and lower prices. One of the very best recent offerings is an outdoor motion-activated floodlight and color camera combination. It does not get any better than that! Disturbing statistics show that we cannot always trust persons in our house, like the baby-sitter or a serviceman. A wireless hidden camera offers an ideal solution for this situation. It is, in fact, one of the most favorite home security items. Other uses for an indoor camera include keeping watch on your prized possessions, and of course keeping watch over your baby.

Home Automation - Here is an area of products you will want to take a look at while security shopping. The evolution of security products has blended into a new category of home automation products. We've traveled certainly beyond the wireless garage door opener. Your home computer can now be used to control appliances, lighting, cameras, store camera video files, check on your home, turn on and off your security lighting and even your sprinkler system!






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