Home Security Alarms and Monitoring
With the alarming increase in crime over recent years - much of it violent - there has been a corresponding increase in the number of homeowners looking to install some sort of home security alarm system. These home security alarm systems can be standalone, but many people now prefer a system that is monitored. That is to say, the alarm system is connected to the offices of a security company that will alert the necessary emergency services (police, fire, ambulance) in the event that an alarm is tripped. For other people this might seem like overkill - when on earth would they need kind of service. However, there are certainly some situations where a family might feel that having home security alarms and monitoring is very worthwhile indeed. We shall look at two situations here where a monitored home security alarm system could be just what is needed. (more…)
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February 7, 2008
Home Automation Security Systems
We are now in a much more advanced situation, as far as home automation security systems are concerned, thanks to the phenomenal progress of the PC and internet. State-of-the-art software and hardware, in combination, can provide video surveillance with intelligent tracking. This means that they can be programmed to come on and go off in response to a set stimulus, like when you leave home and come back, and they can also be programmed to follow movements or even sounds that they detect.
Another example of the very useful advances that have been made can be seen in the case of light timers. In the past light timers could really only be set to switch lights on and off at fixed times each day. Nowadays, however, computer technology makes it possible to program the timers to switch the lights on and off at random times during the evening and night. This makes it seem much more natural and will fool any criminals that have decided to keep an eye on your house over a period of a few days. (more…)
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February 5, 2008
Which is the Best Dog for Home Security?
There are many different opinions on which is the best dog for home security, or, to put it another way, the best guard dog. What is not in doubt is the usefulness of having a dog to guard a home - or any other piece of property, for that matter. Chinese palaces over a thousand years ago were guarded by dogs, while the gates of Hades were protected by Cerebus. Dogs can be extremely loyal and will often naturally bark at anyone they don’t know. They may also have other characteristics that make them perfect for the function of guard dog. (more…)
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February 3, 2008
Monitored Home Security and Fire Systems
Many people are familiar with the idea of monitored home security and fire systems to protect their home from intruders, fires and other emergencies. But with so many companies around offering these services, how are you supposed to know which one to choose?
Twenty-Four Hour Monitoring
Obviously the first thing you should be looking for from monitored home security and fire systems is effectiveness. You need to know that if an alarm is tripped, then someone in the office of your security company will see it and will respond immediately. This is especially important for people who tend to panic, or freeze, if they hear an alarm, or notice an intruder in their home. It is important to know that a professional, accustomed to this type of situation, will know exactly what to do and will call the police - or fire brigade - for you. (more…)
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February 1, 2008
Home Driveway Security: Driveway Security Systems
We’ve all seen those big mansions in the films. The ones where a car drives up and the driver has to press a button on the gate to have it opened. Then he goes up a long drive before he reaches the front door. In these cases home driveway security is obviously extremely important. But for many more people with smaller houses it could be useful, too, especially if your gate is not visible from your window, or if some part of your driveway is also hidden from sight. Just knowing that someone is arriving at your house, or coming up the drive – and especially knowing who it is – can sometimes make all the difference to your safety. (more…)