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This is a story about how a suspect got caught and arrested because of a home burglar alarm that was heard by a neighbor. You can read about the whole story HERE. The neighbor heard the alarm, saw a strange truck drive away from his neighbor’s residence and called police. The suspect was arrested shortly thereafter. It shows how effective a home security systems can be even when you’re not there.

This Wireless Home Security System can do the same thing for your house and more. It features the base unit with an AC adapter, one window/door sensor with a wireless transmission up to 250 feet, a motion detector with a range of 25 feet and a remote control with a panic feature to arm and disarm the unit. When motion detected, an alarm sounds and the first of five programmed telephone number is dialed. Additional remotes and sensors are available.

Voice Alert System

Most home security systems work on the inside of a house the Voice Alert System works differently. It uses a passive infrared motion detector, a base unit and transmitters to detect motion in a large area outside up to 1000 feet in open space and 300 feet through walls.

You can have as many as six zones, each protected by its own sensor. You can record a message for each zone announcing that someone is in the driveway, someone’s at the pool or someone’s in the backyard, for example. The sensors are weatherproof, easy to install and because they’re wireless you can put them anywhere.

The voice alert system is great for home security as well as business security-monitoring secured areas like warehouse space or outdoor storage space.

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One of the best ways of ensuring a safe and secure environment at home is by installing a good wireless home security system. These security systems are helpful in more ways than one. In addition to ensuring the safety of your loved ones, these security systems also increase the value of your house. Banks are more than willing to insure houses with wireless home alarms since the associated risk is significantly lowered.

As an owner, you can ask for better rent if you have the security system installed. In case you would want to place your house on sale at a later point in time, you can be sure of getting a good price since prospective buyers will be pleased about the security measures offered. Overall, studies have revealed that the installation of these home security systems can help reduce the rate of burglaries by over 90%.

Home security systems are designed to safeguard your family, irrespective of whether you are in town or out of town. Burglar alarms, home security cameras and fire alarms are just a few examples of home security devices that can help you breathe a sigh of relief. Working couples with children who arrive home before you do definitely need to have these safety devices fitted in their house.  Home security devices also help you in keeping unwarranted visitors and salesmen from intruding the privacy of your home.

Here is a simple home truth for people who are under the impression that home security systems are expensive. There are a plethora of affordable security devices available in the market that can be purchased at prices that do not burn a hole in your pocket. After all, there can be nothing more precious than family, right?

Door and window alarms
The entry and exit points of every home can also be its weakest areas. These are commonly used by intruders to break into your home. To keep your home safe, install alarms that will go off in case of unauthorized entry.

For door and window alarms, you have two choices: one that works independently and one that is connected to a home security company. A home security system could sound a loud alarm to alert neighbors, passersby and other people. The sound can often be enough to scare away a burglar and deter them from going further.

Another option is to use an alarm system that is rigged to go off silently. This is an alarm that is monitored remotely by a second party, usually the company from whom you purchase the system. After checking if the alarm is legitimate and not just a false alarm caused by accidental tripping, the company will alert authorities to check your home for you.

Security cameras
Security cameras have time and again helped protect and prevent homes from burglaries and other crimes. Once installed in strategic locations, security camera systems can deter potential criminals from entering your property.

If you rig your home security system to be monitored remotely, a security camera system can alert you in advance so you could immediately call authorities on site. In case a burglary does occur, security cameras can monitor and record any activities and help in the identification of the criminals.

Automatic timers
Another very useful home security system you could use is an automatic timer. You could install this for outdoor lights (patio, garage doors, yard, etc.) or for radios and/or TVs inside your home. Automatic timers can be programmed to switch lights, radios or TVs on at a particular time of the day or night and keep them on for a specific number of hours. This can be very effective in making your house appear as if it has occupants in it, even if you’re away for the holidays.

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Here are 4 self-defense products you can give:

Stun guns
A stun gun is an excellent self-defense product and a very useful holiday gift idea.  It’s handy, lightweight and easy to use.  It can be carried easily in a purse or pocket or in the case of mini stun-guns, made to look like a harmless cell phone.

Stun guns are very effective for direct contact attacks. Once it touches the body of an attacker, it sends out enough electricity to shock and temporarily incapacitate, giving the user enough opportunity to fight back, or if he so chooses, run away.

Pepper sprays
Pepper spray can be very effective in stopping or preventing an attack.  A short 3-second burst could send out enough sting to temporarily incapacitate an attacker for at least 10 seconds.  It’s easy to carry and use and is traditionally sold in small canisters.  It can also be made to look like an ordinary object such as a lipstick case.  This self-defense product is excellent as a holiday gift especially for women, teens, seniors and those with physical disabilities.

Diversion safes
Burglars are after one thing – your valuables.  These include cash, jewelry, family heirlooms and other valuables.  A very functional but out-of-the way self-defense product is the diversion safe.

It’s actually a safe that is built to look like an ordinary, everyday object.  Designs include a functioning wall clock, a book, a flower pot or even a bottle of cleanser.  Valuables can be kept safely inside to prevent any criminal from taking an interest.  If they see nothing worth stealing, they’re less likely to try to attack.

Home security system
For high-end holiday gifts, why not the latest in home security systems?  A whole system usually includes security cameras, a CCTV monitor and sensors.  Most packages come with recording devices for documentation purposes.  A home security system is the perfect holiday gift idea for newly weds, a son or daughter renting their first apartment or a couple who’s recently bought their own home.  It may be expensive but the cost is really nothing if you think about the lives it can protect and help save.

You might not have the sufficient skills to install the security system yourself
If it’s a DIY security system, then it must have been designed in the simplest manner, complete with instructions that will guide you from one step to the next. But just because it’s detailed simply doesn’t automatically mean that you can install the system without any glitches. You could fail to understand a specific but critical step, for example, or make a mistake about a part or a wiring or you could even damage an important function of the unit.

If you have the system professionally installed, you could be confident with the thought that your system is in the hands of someone who understands how it works, where parts ought to be and how the unit should be installed correctly and safely.

The warranty is automatically void
Most of the DIY security systems you buy do not come with a warranty. Why? The manufacturers are less than enthusiastic about carrying the risk of a buyer installing the system themselves and accidentally damaging it. And therein lies the danger of using a DIY security system.

If you’re not covered by a warranty, even if you do install the unit correctly, you are still not covered. In case something goes wrong with the security system within, say, a year’s time after purchase, you cannot take advantage of the savings that you otherwise would have if you bought a system that’s covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. As a result, you will spend for the parts and labor out of your own pocket.

No maintenance support
If only security systems were equipment you could install and leave on their own… Unfortunately, most systems don’t work like that. There will be times when you’ll need technical support from the manufacturer or have a question to ask regarding a function or feature of the unit. A common danger in using DIY security systems is that you won’t have access to maintenance support if you need it, when you need it.

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Types of Protection
Choose a home security system capable of defending you from the types of threats you’re most worried about. Are you afraid of burglars breaking into your home the most? Are you worried about fire accidents? Are there other kinds of threats that you may be worrying about?

Monitored versus Non-Monitored
Although non-monitored security systems are more affordable, they also offer reduced protection. For maximum security, it’s better to invest in a monitored home security system. Better yet, sign up for round-the-clock monitoring. If something does happen, your case will be immediately reported to the authorities and you can rest assured that help is on its way.

Access and Control
Home security systems shouldn’t be rocket science. You should have at least two ways of accessing and controlling its system: first with the main control panel and secondly, with a portable device. The best systems are also password-protected, ensuring that only authorized figures are able to control it. Last but not the least, your security company must offer means for clients to access the system online and, preferably, view images caught by surveillance cameras.

Components
Make sure that the home security system you install at home monitors and secures every point of access.

Magnetic contacts should be provided for windows and doors. Anyone who attempts to open a window or door in your home will immediately trigger the alarm. Glass break sensors should be used together with magnetic contacts. If used together, burglars won’t be able to lift or break a window to get in.

Motion detectors should also be used as an added precaution. If there’s a chance that a wrongdoer’s able to get inside your home without being apprehended, motion detectors will, however, make it difficult for him to move around.

Security cameras must also be part of your home security system. Dummy surveillance cameras must be used in every part of the house to serve as decoy for covert cameras. Make sure the cameras are capable of recording night-vision images!

Backup batteries must be provided in cases of power blackouts.

Finally, and as a last resort, make sure there’s a panic button provided. If you’re aware of someone breaking into your home without triggering the alarm, a panic button will let you trigger the alarm yourself.

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