Home Alarm System Myths

There are a lot of myths out here about what home alarm systems actually do for you. The alarm systems has bee around for a long time now, and as such rumors start to spread. We don’t want you to be discouraged from buying an alarm system because of misinformation. So below we’re going to cover some of the most common myths out there. We want you to get all sides of the story: that goes for thorough reviews, answering questions and addressing myths.

One of the most common myths that we hear is that alarm systems are too expensive. There are a lot of well known home alarm system options out there. As such, you definitely have an opportunity to get a top end alarm system for a extremely reasonable price. Most home alarm systems are less that $100 for the equipment and some are even free. It just depends on what you are looking for.

The contract length is also a common issue that needs to be addressed. Often times, we have people asking about why the contract lengths are so long. In reality this is simply not the case. There are no crazy 5-6 year locked in contracts out there. Yes, the longer you sign, the lower the monthly cost. But generally the longest contract offered is only 3 years. It is not uncommon to have a month-to-month contract.

“I’ve got a pet and that means it will set off the alarm.” Is another one that is thrown out there often. The motion sensor system is just one of many defenses that your home will have. You do not need to have a motion sensor to have a protected home, it is simply an option. In additon, my home alarm systems now have “pet friendly” motion detectors. If you’re still concerned about the motion sensor, give a call to the alarm system company and ask to see if theirs is pet friendly. There are plently of other options out there and it is pretty easy to substitute a motion sensor for a glass break system.

The last myth that we like to touch on is that just because you live in a safe neighborhood, does NOT mean that your home is safe. We don’t want to scare you or beat a dead horse here, but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Home without an alarm system are three times more likely to be broken in to!

In conclusion, please consider getting an alarm system for your home. No need to rush into it, though. Read up on what works best for you by reading our alarm system reviews. What you don’t need to worry about are some of the most common myths out there.