Residential Security Systems – Key Features

Residential security systems are the need of the hour with increasing crime rate around the world. And the more advanced technology gets the more advanced do the crime-doers get. So just selecting one at random will not get you any relief. You need to choose a residential alarm system which will cover all aspects of your home, think intelligently and connect with you or local authorities in times of emergencies. All these have to work in tandem and fast to avert crime and keep your home safe. 

Essential Features of advanced residential security systems :

Hidden cameras – One of the key components of an, hidden home security camera systems in strategic positions would be able to detect and track intruders in the unfortunate event of a break in. Advanced systems have high definition recordings which can take enhanced photographs and can be further decoded by forensics to match against police files. Security through cameras can also come in the form of keeping a tab on your children if you have left them along for some time, the nanny or the babysitter or the helping hand. 

Decoy camera – Strategically yet ostentatiously placed, decoy cameras work as great deterrents for an intruder. These are so sleek that it is not possible to know that they are fakes at a single glance. It acts a warning sign and would take care of burglaries, larceny or even arson from petty criminals. 

Instant inner alarm – In case of intruders breaking in your residential alarm system can give out sirens or have all lights come on instantly. Some systems also have glass break sensors in addition of the above providing extra cover and time to face danger. Depending on what you would prefer you can get your alarm customized.

Instant alarm connect – You can get your home security alarms connected to the local police station thus further securing your home. In case any intruders do break in the alarm will connect to either 911 or the station and you will have the men in blue at your door. 

Health emergency connect - Latest developments in residential security systems have taken a further leap. Now a system will do more than just alert in case of intruders or offer a recording. They have advanced sensors where an elderly resident can connect with 911 in case of sudden health emergency. 

Other emergency detection – Advanced systems are also equipped to detect gas leakage, fire breakout and at times even interior flooding. 

Auto Patio lights – Perimeter surveillance and detection is integral to home alarm and auto lights coming up in patio is key to this. You can program it to come up when you are driving in, going out or set it at a particular time like sunset. 

Wireless – And the best part is that there is no need for cumbersome wires anymore. Sleek and inconspicuous, wireless home security systems do not mar the look of your home. Battery operated they are also not dependent on electricity so can work uninterrupted even in power or phone lines are down.