As our lifestyles and needs have changed, the home security industry has been working hard to remain responsive to what we want and need in a security surveillance system. The devices and monitoring services available today far exceed anything available to most homeowners twenty years ago.
In the early days of security systems, the goal was to warn you if someone tried to enter your home. Over the years the number of security surveillance system components has grown to meet changing needs. Components such as these were added:
* Smoke detectors, glass break sensors, motion detectors and fire sensors
* baby monitoring cameras, sitter monitoring video recorders,
* Alarms on fences and gates, then on yard perimeters
* Video surveillance allowing a view of who was on the property and what they were doing.
All of these components of security surveillance systems have also been surpassed in the last few years. The new security surveillance systems are so complete and offer so many new options that you really can relax when you are away from home and know exactly what is happening at any given time. What is more, you can choose the components you need, build them into a system, and install the system within your budget.
By working openly with your security professional, you can create the security surveillance system that is right for your home, your family and your budget. Here are some of the components of a security surveillance system you might find appropriate for the needs of your family.
1. Smoke, Fire and Burglar Alarms. Start with these basic building blocks of a comprehensive security surveillance system.
2. Choose Your Monitoring Company. Work only with a monitoring company with a solid track record for reliability over time.
3. Outside Monitoring and Alarms. Whether you alarm a fence or the perimeter of the yard, you can be alerted when someone comes on your property or leaves it. This is wonderful when children are playing in the yard and one wanders away. You can also either monitor or film activity around your house, your garage or other accessory buildings as part of your security surveillance system.
4. Interior Monitors and Cameras. These devices are an increasingly important part of most security surveillance systems. They enable you to focus attention on members of your family instead of on your property. Some are particularly designed for families with elderly persons or persons with disabilities in the home.
a. Access monitors sound an alert is someone enters or accesses a restricted area. For example, you can be warned if someone (specifically a young child) is too close to a stairway or is trying to open a medicine cabinet. This can be a critical part of your security surveillance system if you have young children.
b. A two-way voice intercom system will allow you to remind the children that they are not allowed in a particular room of the house. It also allows communication without shouting. And, in the event of an emergency, it provides a mechanism by which you can communicate instantly with all members of the family, wherever they are.
c. Recording and Monitored Cameras. The ability to monitor a camera in a child’s room from the internet, no matter where you are, removes much of the worry when you leave your child or your parent with a sitter or other caregiver.
d. Alarm devices, help buttons and activity monitoring as part of a security surveillance system can assure you that an aging parent living alone is safe. The help buttons simply summon emergency personnel immediately. Some also enable communication between the individual and ambulance personnel. Other monitors check for activity in particular parts of the house at designated times of the day. For example, was someone in the area where medications are kept at the right times of the day. Has someone been moving around in the house?
You can choose the components you need to design and install the customized security surveillance system that is right for you. By working with a security professional, you can be assured of the best system for your needs at a price you can afford. There is no greater relief than knowing your family is safe.
Todd Cavanaugh is a ten-year security system specialist. Protech Security Systems installs pre-wired and wireless monitored security systems, 24-hour camera surveillance systems, access control systems and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. For more information, see his recommendations on a security surveillance system.
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