Modern alarm companies offer a multitude of options for homeowners, but we've chosen the top three essentials from the crop of new security technologies on the market today.
1.) Door Sensors — The majority of burglaries occur through a door, so door sensors are the one of the best investments you can make towards ensuring that your home is safe and secure. Many homeowners incorrectly assume that using motion sensors alone will suffice in protecting their home, but this strategy leaves them vulnerable since occupants cannot be inside with the motion sensor activated without triggering the alarm. Door sensors provide a solution to this problem, as they can be on while people are inside and thus provide continuous protection.
2.) Interactive Monitoring/Remote Access — Although interactive monitoring is a new technology, it is quickly becoming a must-have item in home security packages. With interactive monitoring, you can activate and deactivate your alarm, change your system's settings, and check the system's history from anywhere—simply by logging in to a mobile app or your online account. This technology is essential if you want to receive instant home security alerts or keep track of your wireless video cameras. You'll never be in the dark about the safety of your home and loved ones again.
3.) Cellular Monitoring — In the past, an obvious gap in home security protection was the risk of your landline being cut. Cellular monitoring eliminates this vulnerability completely, because your mobile phone—rather than a home phone line—links your alarm to the monitoring center. Even if your landline is cut, the monitoring center will still receive the alert from your security system.