You must have often heard in the news that some robbers broke into the house or burglaries. It is really bad and heartbreaking news for some people. However, installing a DIY home security system in your home will help you to prevent this break-in or home burglary. Having a DIY home security system actually helps in putting-off the intruder.
There are a bunch of people around who are aware of the security alarms at a residency and yet continue with their crime. And this is the time when your home security system helps you in catching the intruder. It helps by alerting police, the fire department, or the neighbors. It can also track the burglars through connected cameras.
According to the information from the FBI, the people who were affected by the burglary had actually suffered a loss of around 4.5 billion dollars in the year 2013. So from all this information, we conclude that the home protection plan is a must in today’s world full of crimes and break-ins. Here are some of the best devices for security systems to protect your house from these burglaries.
Smart locks
Smart locks are basically keyless door locks. Smart locks are not considered to be the part of a high-tech security system but it is good enough to protect your house. Smart locks are all tempered these days. Some smart locks have numbered keypads where you have to enter a numeric code to get into the house. These locks require an app that can be installed on the smartphone. They are connected to your phone through Bluetooth or wifi. The smartphone is replaced with the traditional key. But your phone is not the actual key rather it provides a virtual key to the lock.
Controlled panels
Controlled panels are more for professional installation rather than the home security systems. A lot of brain effort is required as it is a high technology system. The control panel keeps an eye on the activity with the help of various components. As soon as it spots something with the help of a sensor or a camera it will notify you. There are lots of hardwired and wireless options available. ADT has a kind of control panel that can connect to other products and the company’s all-day monitoring service. There are many different kinds of control panels that have the properties to work with other third parties. You also need an electronic protection plan to keep your electronics covered for damages.
Keypads
If you install a home security system in your home, you will always need access to it. Due to upgrading technologies, the new systems mostly opt for smartphones or tablets as their controller rather than the traditional keypads. But somewhere it is still considered as a useful device to have.
Sensors
There is a large variety of home security sensors available. They are switches basically that can activate the alarm in case of any emergency. Contact sensors are a type of sensors that alerts the system when the doors or windows are opened. Some sensors even alert you at breaking of any glass or even if there is any water where it should not be. Once the sensor is activated, you get the alert signals through the sound of the alarm, text message, or notify authorities. In some of the cases, the sensors also activate the cameras to start recording. Even being the smallest part of the home security system, sensors are the most critical. Some sensors do require a few wiring knowledge.
Motion detector
What happens if the invader slips through the window and door sensors? You are obviously going to think about the motion detector. The motion detector is quite similar to the sensor. The only difference between these two security systems is that the motion detector detects any kind of motion and body heat. Pets can actually activate the motion detector, so it is the major point you need to take into consideration before buying this detector. If you don’t have any pets and you want to buy a cheap detector then Belkin’s WeMo Switch + Motion is the great option to go for as it makes it quite affordable. Its installation is very easy you only need to plug in the device and connect it with the lamp or with any other app.
Proximity Sensor
The proximity sensor is a great support device as it can automatically arm or disarm any system and it also sends the alerts to inform you if any family member or your pet has left the house. One of the best uses of this sensor is that it reminds you to activate your system. The most important thing to make sure is that you always have to keep the sensor with you. If you do not keep it with you then it will not be able to fulfill its purpose.
