House Alarm and Home Security Systems
The escalating crime rate has made it mandatory for every homeowner to consider security systems like home security cameras and detectors. Property investment is the biggest investment anyone makes in a lifetime. The investment is huge and damage to the property or vandalism can shake the very foundations of property management. Nevertheless, the presence of thieves and scrupulous intent do threaten the very foundation of the investment in real estate.
House Alarms:
There are a number of home security systems designed to safeguard homeowner interests. They are manufactured and marketed within a dedicated market and easily accessible. The security systems like cameras enable the property owner to secure the premises and protect hard-earned possessions. The systems include devices like emergency alarms and water and smoke sensors. These devices make the home as safe as possible, in the owner’s absence and at unearthly hours.
House alarms help to keep a ‘reality check’ in place. With crimes like burglary and instances of neglect leading to house fires increasing in the cities and suburbs, the sooner a homeowner adopts the security systems, the better. Prevention is better than cure. Instead of exposing the home to criminals and damage, it is far better to take the appropriate measures to protect the property. House alarms are designed to draw immediate attention to the home, family, work-at-home-business and valuables, when threatened.
Home Alarm System:
There are a number of home alarm systems that are designed by professionals easily available in retail stores online. These security products fall within specific budgeting prerogatives and meet any emergency. The systems include a variety of security kits with cameras, personal safety products and devices that are environment controlled. There are wireless products for safety also sold as part of the home alarm system. The system is connected to a monitoring center, manned by security personnel, 24×7. The integrated and interconnected command centers include the fire brigade and police headquarters. The home alarm system is strategically located around the property. The command centers are equipped with powerful technology and trained professionals.
Home Security Devices:
The home security devices are designed to gain control over emergencies such as house fires, flooding and burglary, among a host of others that threaten life and property. The monitored security equipment assures the homeowner of 24 hour surveillance. A single signal transmitted alerts the monitoring centers, triggering assistance. The local authorities are able to swing into action without delay due to such timely reports. The home security devices help determine the cause of the disturbance and generate an instant response. These devices help to prevent and monitor burglary, alert the police and fire brigade, report power failure to concerned electricity and telecom authorities and trigger integrated smoke, heat, water and freeze sensors. The different types of home security devices include:
Two way verbal connectivity:
This device helps the homeowner to communicate directly with the integrated monitoring center. The connectivity can be established from anywhere in the home. The clarity of communication helps deal with the situation immediately.
Structurally integrated detectors:
These home security devices ensure the home’s security via alarms that go off by smoke and water triggers. These hi-tech devices have master control panels and remotes. They also include designs that allow the homeowner to activate and deactivate the alarm system. Many of the designs come with a back-up power supply to maintain home security even during a power cut, like in the fire alarm systems. The standard size, rechargeable batteries not only lower maintenance costs, but they are also easy to install.
Wireless surveillance systems:
Hidden cameras and computerized sensors enable interception of radio frequencies and 24×7 monitoring of the premises. The design and components are fully integrated, without the obstacles of wires. These home security devices are lightweight and portable.
Phantom Keyless Home Entry
The Phantom Smart Home Hands-free Keyless Home Entry is a new system developed to allow Bluetooth enabled cell phones to be used as a key to enter a door. It does this by detecting an authenticated Bluetooth connection to unlock the door thus reducing the need to reach into your pockets for a set of keys.
The benefits to the Phantom Smart Home keyless system is that if you are approaching the front door for example carrying some shopping you do not need to put it down to be able to enter. Just simply walk up to the door and the connection between the Phantom Smart Hands unit and the phone will unlock the door.
Some other benefits to this system is that most people take their cell phone wherever they go so instead of having to take keys and a phone you only need to take your cell phone. Traditionally multiple keys can be cut and supplied to people living in the house. In this instance multiple phones can be used as a key for the same door, simply pair it up with the Phantom unit and its good to use.
This gadget from a personal point of view is a really great idea. While carrying keys is not much of a problem for me, trying to find the right key and placing it in the lock whilst drunk can seem like the most difficult task in the world. (If anyone else has experienced this leave a comments just so I know I am not the only one.)
If you are worried about security of other mobile phones being able to open the door using Bluetooth technology then fear not. The Phantom keyless system can only be used with a mobile phone that has previously been paired with. Also, once the door has been opened the Phantom unit automatically locks the door thus keeping any would-be thieves from entering.
What happens if your phone is lost or stolen? All you need to do is reset the Keyless Home Entry and revoke access via that cell phone. This is a far easier process when compared with traditional method of having to get new locks and keys cut should you lose a set of keys.
You also need not worry about the installation of the Phantom security system. All it takes is one hour with simple DIY skills and tools. The system is compatible typical door handles and locks and works with your existing security hardware. All it costs is $198.
Kwikset SmartCode Entry Lever
The world is not getting safer because criminals are getting smarter. Your doors and locks may not be as secure as you think. Today’s more cunning and brazen burglars are able to jimmy your door and enter your home, wipe your home clean of valuables, and leave within minutes. The company Kwikset has stepped up to offer home owners the latest advancements and improvements in home security with the Kwikset Smart Code Lever. It’s a door handle system that allows you to unlock your door with a configurable electronic key code. This enhanced door entry system makes it many times more difficult for a burglar to break in and gain unlawful entry to your home.
your mobile phone. Therefore, a burglar who does not have your mobile phone and the pre-programmed security code. would not be able to break an entry.
The Kwikset SmartCode Entry Lever has six buttons. Five of those buttons are numbered and it surrounds the sixth button which is located in the center. The sixth button has an image of a padlock. The Smart Code can be purchased at almost any hard ware store but the purchase does not come with free installation. You will need to set up and install the door handle yourself. You can also easily hire a handy man to do the job for you.
The Kwikset SmartCode Entry Lever has many useful features. It blinks to inform you whether the door is locked or unlocked. At the press of each button, you will hear different tones. This is to cater for those who like audible feedback. The most brilliant feature is the auto lock system which automatically locks the door after thirty seconds. This feature is especially helpful for those who consistently forget to look their doors.
With enhanced versions of the Kwikset SmartCode Entry Lever, you can synchronize the lock with your smart phone which will allow you the check on your door status where ever you are. You can even lock and unlock the door remotely at any time via your wireless network. Now that’s cutting edge security with hi-tech convenience.
The Home Connect feature allows the device to communicate through your home network using either the Z-Wave or Zigbee wireless protocols. These protocols are not compatible so you need to make sure your purchasing the right Kwikset SmartCode Entry Lever version that comes with the wireless feature and matches the wireless security protocol that you support in your home (if you do). The nice thing about Kwikset is that they don’t charge any additional fees for this wireless capability, where Schlage actually charges a monthly fee for the same function.