Home Alarms -- Latest Technologies

Home alarm companies have incorporated advances in digital chip technology and wireless electronics, making high-tech residential security part of everyday living. Since burglars and intruders can enter a home in less than a minute, manufacturers of home alarms have created new, rapid responding devices that immediately alert residents and law enforcement agencies.

The most basic burglar alarm system is comprised of two major components: a closed electrical circuit and infrared motion detectors. The electric circuit is built across an entryway, door, or window. A central control box with its own power supply and battery backup system monitors the circuit and the motion detectors. It sounds an alarm if an intruder opens a door or window, breaks glass, or sets off an infrared detector. The control box won't turn off the alarm until you enter a security code at a connected keypad. The box also sends a signal to a 24-hour monitoring company that will call you immediately and then notify police. Alarm systems can also set off a deafening siren and flashing lights, to alert residents and drive off intruders.

The latest technology in home alarms can provide sensors to specific residential areas, such as jewelry cases or gun cabinets. Premier home packages have keyless entry, talking keypads, chimes that announce opening windows and doors, and external lights to help law enforcement officers find the residence where the break-in occurred. Home systems today can be hidden within the walls of the house as part of a total home automation system. Extra features can vary from provider to provider, so it’s a good idea to find the system that best suits your needs and lends peace of mind.