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More and more people are choosing to set up their own system by combining a number of different home security products and installing them around their house. One of the biggest problems is choosing those products - not because of technical problems, but because there are so many attractive products that it’s very easy to buy a lot of them without really needing them. If you’ve got plenty of money and if your spouse doesn’t mind, then no problem! But most of us have to adapt to a fixed budget, and in that case the most sensible thing is to work out exactly what you want to buy before you get to the store. To help you, we’re going to look at a basic set of home security products you can find on the market and their use.
Alarms
An alarm system is pretty straightforward; you hook it up to doors and windows and then it either uses a wire or a wireless signal that connects to the keypad. When the alarm is activated, anything that breaks that signal causes the alarm to be tripped.
Some persons on a limited budget or who live in apartments where they can’t install this type of home security product still have many options open to them. Standalone alarms come in a variety of models. For example, there are some that you attach to a door or window and which use a signal between two pieces. If that signal is broken by someone opening the window or door, an alarm is sounded. There is also another type called a doorstop alarm; this looks something like a regular doorstop with a little “tongue” that slides partway under the door, with an alarm mechanism behind it. If the door is opened just a little bit, it will hit that alarm mechanism and cause it to be sounded. These types of small, inexpensive home security products are great options for those who don’t want to invest a lot of money or who may be intimated by complete alarm systems.
Cameras
Closed circuit cameras are fast becoming very commonly used home security products, as they are becoming more and more affordable. They are easy to install and can be wired or send a wireless signal to virtually any VCR or DVR, or can send a signal to an internet address so that you can log on and view the live feed. Anyone interested in keeping an eye on their home when they’re away will appreciate this type of home security product, especially if you have children or elderly relatives that are home while you’re at work and need that extra monitoring.
Some people have actually found that you don’t even need a real camera. Fake cameras can sometimes do the same job - many of them look very real and come with a wire and a red light. When a burglar sees one, he may well decide it’s not worth the risk finding out if it’s real or not, and will move on to another target. Obviously, if an intruder does decide to break in, the fake camera is not going to be much use, but it’s certainly a lot cheaper than other home security products!