The most basic home security alarm systems include a control panel, a keypad, a siren, access monitors and, in the case of monitored systems, an offsite control station. It speaks for itself that these systems are not the most advanced home protection systems on the market and that’s why many other people opt for home security alarm systems that are more advanced and offer more advanced features against for example burglers. Some people are looking for home security alarm systems that include panic buttons. Others want glass break detectors and smoke detection systems. And others might want motion detectors. These features are possible to get.

For many a burglar alarm system is the same as a home security alarm system. A home security alarm system can do a lot more than scare off the burglars. The name home security alarm system already tells you that this system is there to  protect your home with an alarm in order to protect you. That also includes fire protection nowadays. Once people own a home security alarm system they tend to hook their smoke detection system on to their general alarm system. When the two systems are hooked up, the home security alarm system will notify the control system in case of fire or smoke.

When the two systems are hooked up, the home security alarm system will notify the control system in case of fire or smoke.

The Glass break detectors is another advanced feature. This is a feature not everybody wants, but some really do. This systems specialty is to identify the sound of breaking glass and the moment it does it will activate the home security alarm system. This breaking glass feature might come in handy as most home security alarm systems do have access monitors included. These monitors are able to determine when doors and/or windows are opened. Without this option, the breaking glass option, your home still might be vulnerable; the system will not register the fact that the burglar is breaking the glass instead of opening the window. It is wise to install glass break detectors as this problem will be gone the moment you do.

Home security alarm system with a panic button? Why would you need one? Panic buttons are basically hand held devices. These devices should be placed strategically throughout the house in order to secure your safety. The moment you grab your panic button and press the button, a message is send to the monitoring center to tell it that you must be in some sort of urgent problems. This will start an alarm. Some have the alarm installed that will be heard throughout the house and others want the silent alarm.

Motion detectors are another kind of feature that can be on your home security alarm system. Besides the breaking glass detectors and the panic buttons there is one more feature which you might want to consider; motion detectors. Why motion detectors? Suppose that the burglar has entered your house without triggering the alarm, these motion detectors will for sure sense that an entity is in your house and will therefore start the alarm.

As you see you have many options to choose from when considering a home security alarm system. Incorporating some of the more advanced features into your home security alarm system can provide your home with better protection. Why these extra features might help you? Well, some burglars are already ‘accustomed’ to the normal home security alarm system. The moment they encounter this more advanced system they probably will chose another house in the area without these advanced features.

Burglar alarms are not the be-all and end-all of home security. Are you aware that you may have many options still open which are very cheap and very effective in order to keep the burglars out.

The places where burglars can enter your home are the points one should focus on. This means that doors should be made of strong, solid material (definitely not plastic or glass), be properly secured to their hinges and have tamper-resistant locks. If you want the most ideal situation you should have an extra deadbolt made from very strong metal. You put this on at night.

Windows should be made from toughened glass, preferably double-glazed, so that they are almost impossible to break. And have you ever heard of window locks? Not many people do. These prevent the windows from being opened and therefore increase the security issue considerably in your home security project if you install them. If your house has windows in a position where they can be easily and discreetly accessed from the street, such as basement windows, you should consider putting metal bars on them.

You want to think about your garden home security as well. Most burglaries are done from the back of the house. High anti-climbing fences and the use of spikes and / or anti-climb paint should do a perfect job to keep burglars out of your house. Some people really don’t like the use of fences and therefore need an alternative; high and big hedges!.

Probably one of the best ways to keep burglars out of your house is by taking a dog. Burglars don’t like to deal with dogs!. They avoid houses which are known to have dogs inside of them.
Home security works best if you put up a sign with “beware of the dog” up. It actually speaks for itself that you don’t want a very little dog to do this job. You need a medium to large size dog. Think of a German shepherd, Rottweiler, pit-bull or a bloodhound. These are dogs that make me already think twice to even consider something like this. These dogs are known for their strong guard instincts and their ‘love’ for strangers with bad intentions. They might be a very good option for home security.