Build a Complete Home Security System Without Overspending

People tend to think of home security as something that’s expensive to do or requires elaborate camera systems and complicated equipment, however it’s not impossible to create a safe, effective home security system at a very reasonable cost when you understand exactly how to choose the right components to protect your property at the lowest price.

Door and Window Sensors are the first and foremost component of any home security system. In India, over 80% of burglaries occur through the door and the majority through a front door or via unlocked sliding doors or windows. This means installing sensors at key entry points of your home can provide an affordable yet reliable first line of defence. The purpose of these sensors is to notify you instantly when there is an attempt to gain access to your home via a door or window, therefore giving you time to react before it’s too late. For home security purposes you do not need to purchase sensors for every available entry door or window in your house (in most cases sensors are only needed at the primary entry point of your home or on elevated levels), purchasing them in a strategic manner, at key access points to your home, is sufficient.

One of the most intelligent ways to enhance security while keeping costs low is to add a motion sensor. Owners will know instantly if there was an intrusion through the door or window as motion activates a motion detector. A central location, such as a living room or hallway, provides the best place for the motion detector since it can monitor a number of areas at once. Our contemporary motion detectors have been designed with pet immunity, so if an owner has small pet animals, their motion detector does not create false alarms.

A home security system must also address fire safety; this is something that typically many consumers overlook when considering burglar prevention. A smoke or heat detector located in the kitchen or in the hallway will enable owners to receive an alert, which saves lives. It is easy to install smoke detectors; however, they provide tremendous value in terms of keeping your family safe.

If you want to create a cost-effective system, using wireless technology will give you a competitive edge over wired systems. There are many advantages to having a wireless system versus a wired system, for example, in most cases, you don’t have to worry about drilling holes into your home, running wires through your home, and having to pay for professional installation costs, which can add up quickly with a wired system. With DFS’s wireless home security systems, customers can easily set up their own systems at no extra expense and therefore avoid the expense of doing so with wired systems.

When making a decision for an alarm monitoring service, it’s essential to know that selecting the right type of monitoring will ensure your home security system is protected. A loud siren will not protect you if you are not home, but having an alarm system monitored by professionals 24/7 means immediate notification to a team ready to respond when needed. Investing money into a quality monitored alarm service will not only give you peace of mind with real-time protection but also eliminate unnecessary costs associated with having several cameras or fancy gadgets. 

Cameras can play a role in assisting with verification of alerts; however, most times, you may only need one camera placed at your front door or in a higher traffic area. Cameras should support the overall function of your security program and can be replaced with other systems such as sensors/monitoring systems.

One of the most affordable avenues to build a home security system is to build it out in stages. By starting with just the basics of intrusion detection (sensors) and motion detection and monitoring unit, you can initially install these essential items and then later when your finances allow, install smoke detectors or additional sensors. Following this phased method allows for solid protection from “day one” without spending excessive amounts of money. 

A properly planned home security program does not have to be expensive. Very effective protection can be achieved through a proper wireless setup at a cost that fits within the budget. More more details, feel free to contact with our team.