Good reasons to have alarm systems in your home


An alarm system deters thieves especially with its loud noises. It also increases the chance of thieves ignoring your home because of this. As soon as the alarm goes off, most of the perpetrators flee because the alarm center informs the intervention forces on site of the alarm.

This means that in this case your assets, valuables and money remain unaffected. Not to be forgotten is the fact that there is an alarm system psychological safety guaranteed to residentswhen they are absent. A modern alarm system can also be integrated with other intelligent smoke, water and motion detectors, thus offering even greater security.

Functional parts of an alarm system

The heart of every alarm system is the Alarm center. It is a control unit and serves for emergency power and signaling

  • Theft
  • Brand
  • other error messages

responsible. Add to that Control elementwhich records your secret code and all events. You can use various special functions Gas, water and smoke systems install with. With one Remote control Check your system manually. A Security camera Save images and recordings so you can view them later.

Tip: As a helpful extra, we recommend Motion detector to be installed with. With the interior Signal transmitter warn the siren of a possible break-in. The external signal generator On the other hand, it activates external sirens, which guarantee a correct home alarm.

Types of alarm systems

Alarm systems differ from each other in the type of reception. There are wireless alarm systems, wired alarm systems and IP security alarm systems available in the market.

Hardwired alarm systems

Hardwired alarm systems are among the most popular security solutions for new construction or renovations. It works like this The best way to integrate cabling into building technology is to without altering the appearance of the house. Wired systems consist of

  • Alarm center
  • Report
  • signal transmitter,

which are connected to each other with cables. Additional equipment of different forms of detectors further improves daily protection.

Radio alarm systems

Wireless alarm systems are a direct competitor to wired alarm systems. They constitute the individual component of a wireless alarm system

  • Report
  • Signal transmitter
  • headquarters,

that you need to configure. Batteries or accumulators supply energy to individual parts. The signal transmission occurs via radio and can be expanded at any time, for example with video surveillance.

Batteries and accumulators are particularly durable and can last for many years, so they do not require maintenance for a long time. Only in motion sensors and other detectors the batteries need to be replaced for up to 48 months, depending on the load. THE The only disadvantage of wireless alarm systems it is due to the radio link. If this crashes, there will be no monitoring during this period.

IP alarm systems

Image alarm system 2

The idea of ​​the smart home is the emblem of IP alarm systems. Consequentially these systems are connected to a computer network, you can do it via

Turn on or off from anywhere. The central unit detects the WLAN contact and sends further signals to the transmitter, the signal generator and any danger detectors. The flow rate of the system depends on Strength of the Wi-Fi connection ab.

Various sensors to optimize your safety even better

If you have already decided on an alarm system, then it is advisable to think about various extras. It makes more sense the use of motion detectors. Any movements in the room or outside are detected and reported. You also don’t have to worry about the alarm being disturbed by pets; Motion sensors only detect objects weighing approx. 27 kg or more.

A Gas detectors are also a sensible purchase: The corresponding alarm detector warns of any dangerous increase in carbon monoxide gas. The comprehensive security package is completed by temperature sensors, water and glass breakage detectors.

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