Top 10 Reasons To Buy A Home Security System

Many people believe home security systems are not worth the time or money, and in the past that may have been true.  However, these days false alarms have been cut down, alarm technology has progressed a lot and there are a tons of benefits to owning a home security system.  Here are Alarm System Report’s Top Ten Reason To Buy A Home Security System:

1.  Securing your home

Of course the main reason to purchase a home security system is to protect your belongings and keep your family safe from potential burglars.  In the United States a home is burglarized every 13 seconds.  That means any one of us could be susceptible to a break in or have one occur at some point in our lives.  The best way to deter a burglary is with a home security system.

2.  Protecting Your Home From A Fire

Smokey The Bear said, “Only YOU can prevent forest fires”.  Well, the same holds true for you home as well.  Only YOU can prevent your home from a fire.  Smoke & Heat detectors are a great way to protect your home from a fire.  Monitored Smoke & Heat sensors will trigger a response from the fire department and can save your home from excessive damage.

3.  Protecting Your Home From “Odorless” Gas

While we can all smell when the dog needs to go out, we can’t always smell when the gas line is leaking.  Carbon Monoxide is an odorless gas that can do harm to you and your family.  Monitored Carbon Monoxide detectors from a trusted home security company can reduce your chances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.

4.  Peace Of Mind

A home security system can provide you and your family with the feeling of security whether you are home or not.  While you’re home you can feel safe knowing your home is safeguarded and while you’re away you can be assured that your alarm system will let you and the police know if there is any problem at your home.

5.  Interactive Service/Remote Monitoring

The recent rise of Interactive Monitoring and Remote Access to your home security system is helping folks stay “in the know” about their home while they are away.  It’s no secret that people like to stay connected in the digital world.  Now you can use your cell phone or a computer to check on your home and alarm system when you’re away from the home.  With Interactive/Remote monitoring you can even receive email or text message alerts about activity at your home – whether it’s alarm activity or your dog walker coming to take the family pet out.

6. Home Automation

Along with Interactive Services home alarm companies are now offering very simply home automation solutions.  With very easy to install and easy to use equipment you can turn your home into an automated haven along with your security.  Using home automation lighting controls, thermostats or door locks you can easily schedule lights to turn on and off, schedule your thermostat to turn on when you come home and disarm your alarm system or even have your doors unlock, your security system disarm, your foyer light come on and much much more.  Home automation isn’t so much on the security side of things as an actual alarm system, but it can add to the level of security, and the fun factor, of having a home security system.

7.  Deterring Burglaries

You know the signs you see in front of peoples homes that state “Secured By ______”?  Well burglars are much more likely to attempt a break in at a home that does not have a security system than one that does.  Simply by having a security system and proudly displaying your company’s sign out front of your home you may deter burglars from even attempting to break in to your home.  However, don’t try to be smart and just find a sign.  Burglars are smart too and know when someone’s “faking it”.  You may as well get a security system and not worry about a possible break in.

8.  Keeping An Eye On Your Home With Surveillance

Security cameras used to be tough to use, difficult to install and a pain to fix.  These days security cameras can be easily installed in your home so you can keep an eye on what’s going on even when you’re not home.  When paired with an Interactive Monitoring service you can view your cameras from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection and can even be alerted when a camera records activity.

9.  Get Rid Of Your Home Phone Line

While not really home security related getting rid of your home phone line can be beneficial to your pocketbook.  Many people only use their home phone line because they need it for their home alarm system.  However, with the recent trend in home security moving towards Cellular Monitoring you can finally cut the cord!

10.  Homeowner’s Insurance Discounts

Another benefit to owning a home security system is getting a discount on your homeowner’s insurance premium.  Most insurance companies feel better when they know your home is protected from burglaries, fires and other environmental disasters.  Because of this the company will often provide a discount on your premium.  The percentages will range depending on your insurer but the average seems to be around 10-12% with some giving as high as a 20% discount.