Top 5 Affordable Home Security Upgrades

Here are the top 5 upgrades for your existing home security needs.

– Central Monitoring System (CMS)

A CMS is like the nerve centre of your home security system. It is the glue that connects with all the other smaller parts of your system, like alarms, sensors, detectors, etc. It works 24/7 and sends regular heartbeat-like signals to your security systems to ensure that no connection is lost at any given moment. These real-time alerts highly strengthen your home security and take swift action in case of any threat like theft, burglary, illicit entry, etc. Moreover, CMS solutions today are more affordable, much easier to install, and can be managed from any location through your smartphone.

– Intruder alarm system

A classic and cost-effective way to tighten your home security is an intruder alarm system. If someone enters your home unauthorised, this system is triggered and produces a loud alarm sound that not only alerts you and your neighbours, but is also enough to scare off the intruder and prevent any unfavourable incident as a result. These alerts can be sent to you through notification, calls, emails, or an app, giving you options to respond immediately, even when you are away.

– Fire & smoke detectors 

Threat doesn’t end at theft or burglary; it can also be in the form of fire, gas leaks, smoke, and so on. A regular security system will alert you when smoke or fire is detected inside your house, but a good system will detect it before it’s too late, simultaneously contacting and alerting emergency dispatch, like local fire authorities. This is an extremely crucial feature because most individuals will experience panic, fear, and stress in these situations that might affect their ability to take the required action or contact authorities on their own.

– Monitored security system 

This system is connected to the CMS and watches your home at all times, even when you are asleep or unavailable in any way. The key difference between monitored security and surveillance security is that monitoring is constant and in real-time. It includes instant live responses, escalation protocol for emergencies, integration with alarms, access control, and sensors, and peace of mind for high-risk areas, adding an extra layer of protection. Paired with modern technology, these systems are extremely cost-effective as well

– Motion sensors

These home security systems are excellent for detecting movement in and around your house. This can be linked to your alarms, lights, or cameras to alert you when there is any unusual activity in your home. They are installed at the various entry points of your house, like doors, windows, and driveways, to immediately alert you when an unfamiliar entry is detected from those points. This allows you to take all necessary caution to protect yourself and your loved ones, and also contact the nearest dispatch.