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What You Need to Know:
Each security system has its own strengths and weaknesses. Some rely completely on alarms within the home, while others rely on a silent alarm and/or a security service to monitor the status. Others are completely wireless or may require additional hardware. Some homeowners even monitor the audio and video from their home security systems on their smartphones from virtually anywhere. The only true constant across nearly all systems is the fact that homeowners can tailor the system to meet their individual needs, from casual observation or highly-detailed in-depth monitoring. The idea here is to understand the details of security systems as well as which companies offer the most value for the system that fits each homeowner’s needs.
Standard Features
Most security systems have many of the same standard features. The first thing is a central controller. This controller can accept inputs from a variety of wired and wireless devices such as motion detectors, video cameras, wired power, battery backup and a some type of alarm. Premium systems will also offer redundant wired and wireless communications to reach the monitoring company, fire and/or police dispatchers in an emergency. The redundant communications enable your system to work in a power outage or in the event your power and phone lines are cut.
Technically speaking, a security controller with a single wireless or wired motion detector and a 24/7 monitoring contract is a “complete” system, but it isn’t necessarily ideal. The additional features and services outlined below will be an important part of your decision.
Wired or Wireless
Security systems come in wired or wireless version. Both rely on internet or phone connectivity to transfer information like silent alarms outside the household. Wireless systems are easier to install because they use less hardware, and are often more affordable for the same reason. That makes them perfect for a DIY job, but also means they have more potential to experience glitches like dropped signals because they aren’t hardwired in to the system.

What You Need to Know:
Each security system has its own strengths and weaknesses. Some rely completely on alarms within the home, while others rely on a silent alarm and/or a security service to monitor the status. Others are completely wireless or may require additional hardware. Some homeowners even monitor the audio and video from their home security systems on their smartphones from virtually anywhere. The only true constant across nearly all systems is the fact that homeowners can tailor the system to meet their individual needs, from casual observation or highly-detailed in-depth monitoring. The idea here is to understand the details of security systems as well as which companies offer the most value for the system that fits each homeowner’s needs.
Standard Features
Most security systems have many of the same standard features. The first thing is a central controller. This controller can accept inputs from a variety of wired and wireless devices such as motion detectors, video cameras, wired power, battery backup and a some type of alarm. Premium systems will also offer redundant wired and wireless communications to reach the monitoring company, fire and/or police dispatchers in an emergency. The redundant communications enable your system to work in a power outage or in the event your power and phone lines are cut.
Technically speaking, a security controller with a single wireless or wired motion detector and a 24/7 monitoring contract is a “complete” system, but it isn’t necessarily ideal. The additional features and services outlined below will be an important part of your decision.
Wired or Wireless
Security systems come in wired or wireless version. Both rely on internet or phone connectivity to transfer information like silent alarms outside the household. Wireless systems are easier to install because they use less hardware, and are often more affordable for the same reason. That makes them perfect for a DIY job, but also means they have more potential to experience glitches like dropped signals because they aren’t hardwired in to the system.