Do It Yourself Alarm Systems Empowering Homeowners

If you visit most any neighborhood around the country you’ll likely find a few alarm systems installed. The main keypad is drilled in to the wall next to the entry way and the alarm sensors are wired throughout the home to protect doors and windows. If you ask the homeowner how the system works or how to install it he’ll more than likely look at you with a puzzled stare. Until the last few years alarm systems have been installed the “traditional” way – meaning an in home sales call and an intensive day long installation with an abundance or wires and tools. However, do it yourself alarm systems are creating a new definition for the word “traditional”.

These days many alarm companies have found these installations to be less than cost effective, and a huge burden on homeowners. With today’s technology people are constantly on the move with little time to sit home waiting for an alarm system installer. These alarm companies are taking things in to their own hands with do it yourself alarm systems.

Using the latest wireless alarm technology and taking a little more time to educate their customers companies like FrontPoint Security and Protect America are making things a whole lot easier.

FrontPoint Security, for instance, helps customers by walking them through a home consultation in which alarm sensors are chosen based on the layout of the home. Not only does this make it easy for you the homeowner but it allows you to be involved in choosing the right system for your home. Once you choose your sensors the system is completely pre-programmed for you and shipped to your door. The next step is following the simple set up guide then calling FrontPoint to have the system activated once your sensors are in place. The best part? It takes less than an hour to set up your system and have it activated. Who said a do it yourself installation was tough? Not us, that’s for sure.

Protect America has a similar model and helps you choose your sensors before shipping the system straight to you.

Not only does this save you time, but it allows to know exactly what you’re getting and why. In essence it makes YOU the security expert. So the next time one of your friends comes to visit and asks about your alarm system you won’t have to look at them with a blank stare.

Oh, and FrontPoint even has a referral program – using your newfound expertise could get you a free month of alarm service when your friend goes home and calls FrontPoint themselves.

Not bad for an hour’s work, eh?

You can visit FrontPoint Security website or Protect America web site for more information on the system and pricing. And, of course, you can read Alarm System Report’s Alarm System Reviews for full details of each company and their do it yourself alarm systems.