Home Security Alarm Best Practices

* Buy only the home security alarm features that you need.
* Buy the alarm system that you will use every day.
* Buy a quality home security alarm system and only cry once.
* Use a local alarm installer for access to service and repairs.

Interview by Grant Clauser with The Wirecutter.

Podcast Time Stamps:

-- Misconceptions about home security alarm being burglar-proof.

-- Interview begins with Grant Clouser at The Wirecutter.

-- Home Security Alarm is a box with circuit boards and wires.

-- Alarm sensors monitor every window, door, and interior space.

-- Quality of alarm components can vary so beware of discounts.

-- Home security alarm systems have a high false-alarm rate.

-- Police respond to 95% false alarms. Will issue citations for abuse.

-- Hire a local good installer that offers repair and maintenance.

-- How reliable are the inexpensive wireless alarm systems?

-- How can you evaluate the quality of alarm monitoring services?

-- Home security alarm component with greatest crime deterrent.

-- Quality infra-red motion sensors allow walk-testing coverage.

-- Be an educated consumer to avoid alarm system sales fraud.

Home Security Alarm System Tips

* 60% of burglars will bypass a home with alarm signs.*
* DIY self-installed alarms have higher false alarm rate.
* Some unsecured wireless systems can be hacked.
* Wireless DIY alarms is best fit for small apartments.
* Beware of door-to-door alarm system salesmen.
* Many alarm salesmen are not trained security specialists.
* Read the fine-print in alarm monitoring contracts.
* Make a commitment to use your alarm system every day.
* Keep your emergency phone contact list up to date.
* Home Security Alarm use will soon become a habit.
* Periodically test different door and window alarm sensors.
* Call your central station contractor and request a live sensor test.
* Teach your children how to use the home security alarm.
* Ask your alarm contractor to make a periodic system inspection.

* 2012 Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation Study
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