Regional and Nationwide Guide to Home Alarm System Providers
If you’re looking seriously for a home security system, which company should you buy from?
This guide offers a quick overview of the various national and regional home alarm system companies and monitoring providers, as well as do it youself tips if you want to build a custom home security system by buying individual components..
Home Security Systems Manufacturers and Providers
How to Choose an Alarm Company
Since “home is where the heart is” and “a man or woman’s home is his/her castle,” you have a deep and primal desire to protect that home, as well as your property and family members.
Leading home security providers such as Brinks, ADT and ProtectionOne, provide affordable alarm systems and monitoring services to consumers that want to take control of their home’s safety and security. Professionally installed systems come packaged with various features and benefits and you’ll find one that fits both your family’s needs and your budget:
- Basic home security systems usually include a main control panel, a main keypad, one or more door and window sensors, one or more interior motion sensors, and an interior siren.
- Sophisticated home alarm systems can include almost anything. If you need a customized system then make sure you shop alarm providers that offer specially designed and high-end security systems that could include video surveillance cameras, impact-resistant doors and windows, built in hazard detectors, and even imaginative secret “safe” rooms and hidden passageways.
- Most home security manufacturers and providers offer their own monitoring services in addition to system installation. In fact, in some cases you can find good deals on system hardware and installation, if you buy the monthly monitoring service. How effective would your home alarm be without a central monitoring service available 24/7?
Choosing a Home Security Company
How do you choose a home security company?
Some security companies are located nationwide, while a few others, such as CPI and Bulldog, dominate as regional providers. Here are a few tips when shopping and comparing security companies:
- What are your biggest security fears?
- What are the actual security realities of your neighborhood, city/town?
- What are you willing to pay monthly for 24/7/365 peace of mind?
Once you’ve evaluated your home security needs then compare the leading providers in your area to those available nationwide.
- Do any of your close neighbors have a monitored security system? If so, what company do they use and would they recommend it?
- How do the various companies handle false alarms, which have become a nuisance for police in many larger cities? In fact you could be fined for false alarms, or required to purchase a burglar alarm permit in your area, so ask any company with which you’re negotiating a home security system what their protocol is and what your final costs might be in the event of false alarms.
Avoid an impulse buy with a home security system and give yourself room to shop around. Each home security provider offers something just a bit different and you may be able to find a nice deal if you take the time to compare alarm packages and ask questions of company representatives.
This guide to home security systems provides a brief summary of some of the leading national and regional home security companies and the various systems and services they offer. Use it as an informational resource on the road to home security peace of mind.