The Best Alarm System’s Anatomy

The best alarm systems in the business are all built on somewhat similar platforms. They can be a little intimidating at first, but with some exploring it will be very easy to figure out how they work. The best alarm systems are all made up of 3 different parts. We’re going to go over them here, so when you start it install your DIY alarm system, it will be easy to install and you will know what you’re looking at.

Top alarm systems all have a master control panel. The master control panel is the brains of the operation and your home alarm system will not work properly without it. The control panel is connected to the sensors on the doors and decides if an alarm needs to be sounded or not.

The keypad on the alarm system is what you’ll come in contact with most often. The keypad is where you do all of your maintenance of the alarm system. It’s where you arm and disarm the system. The control panel may be the brains, but the keypad is the body. You need to get familiar with this because it is how you will contact authorities or your alarm system company if there is a problem. It is also where you’ll do a lot of your home automation.

The last thing we want to cover are the sensors. These little guys are the ones that do all the dirty work. Without the sensors, your alarm system would be useless. The sensors are placed strategically around the house in windows and doors. Once you arm the alarm system via the keypad, the sensors will let you and your alarm system company know if someone tries to illegally break into your home. In addition, there are a variety of kinds of sensors. The standard kind, which lets you know if a door or window was wrongfully opened or there are motion detectors and glass break sensors which you can also install.

Overall, the anatomy of an alarm system isn’t that hard to figure out. Most of it is pretty self explanatory. But if you do have any problems, contact your company and they will be able to answer them easily.