How to choose the alarm for your home
First, you need to know what the purpose of installing the alarm system is – in addition to protecting your home, of course. In case you feel insecure in relation to any access in the residence (windows or walls), it is recommended to install cameras that can capture images of these places. For broader protection, motion sensors are able to keep your home protected, with the ability to detect any suspicious acts inside and outside the home.
Regarding the sensors , it is also necessary to know each one of them and their main functionalities. On the market, the three most common types of sensors are:
1) Infrared sensors , which detect the presence of a person through heat. When there is a change in temperature, it emits a signal of abnormality. Best used indoors. It is recommended to use this type of sensor near the main doors and windows.
2) Microwave sensors : it measures the presence of possible invaders by emitting waves around your installation. Also for use indoors, the microwave sensor works best in large environments (such as living rooms and bedrooms).
3) Acoustic sensor : it is very similar to the microwave sensor, however the emission is carried out through sound frequencies that are not perceptible to human ears.
And how to choose the means of monitoring?
What is done after the alarm is triggered? In the case of a vacation home , opt for a city security and monitoring company – since, possibly, in an attempted robbery and theft, you may be many kilometers away from the location. These companies will take immediate action after the intrusion notice. As for your residence, there are several models of cameras that transmit the images to your cell phone. This way, you can observe in the palm of your hand what is happening inside and outside your home!
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