In this episode of the Safe House podcast, Aaron sits down with Ira Beer, founder of SkyCover Security and Home Automation. He has over 25 years experience in the security industry and provides the highest quality security equipment and service that's both convenient and affordable. Listen in to learn what you should consider while buying a new security system; whether you should buy a DIY or an installed system; why monitoring is important; and the mistakes you are making in relation to your home security.
Some of the Home Security Systems’ questions, Ira answers are:
* There are a lot of alarm systems out there on the market and that begs the question, what key factors make one system better than another? * What are the benefits of a DIY system to that of a professionally installed security system? * What does provisioning of an alarm system mean? * How hard is it to actually install these DIY systems? * Why do the prices between installed systems from someone like ADT versus a DIY system like SkyCover vary so wildly? * What benefits does a professionally monitored alarm versus one of the self-monitored alarms give the end user? * Can a cellphone jammer be used to bypass a wireless, cellular-based security system? * What is the biggest mistake people make when it comes to buying an alarm system? * What is biggest mistake people make when installing an alarm system or having one installed, which leaves them vulnerable? * How do dogs stack up against an alarm system. Are dogs useless for home defense or are they an adjunct or an equivalent? * Does a gun negate the need for an alarm? * What advice would he give someone who is considering an alarm system for the first time? * Does he see alarm systems for homes on the rise? * Where does he see these alarms going in the next, say, 5-10 years? * What makes SkyCover different and better than the other options out there?
Bonus: Ira shares his highest priority and important tips on security systems for you, your family and your house.
Home Security Systems Episode Highlights:
* [0:35]: Who is Ira and what does he do? * [1:48]: How did Ira get interested in this topic? * [3:29]: Some key factors that make one alarm system better than another. * [4:41]: DIY systems vs. professionally installed alarm systems. * [5:43]: Why there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to alarm systems. * [8:08]: How complicated it is to install a DIY alarm system. * [9:18]: Why DIY alarm systems are cheaper than professionally installed ones. * [11:34] How to reduce your chance of being victimized by 6 times. * [13:53]: How safe are cell-based alarm systems. * [15:46]: The biggest challenge people face when they buy an alarm system. * [17:02]: Why even the best, most advanced security system in the world may not be keeping you safe. * [18:43]: Does having a dog do away with the need for an alarm system. * [20:12]: Why it is very important to have a security system if you have a gun. * [22:00]: What you should keep in mind when you buy a alarm system. * [25:12]: The future of alarm systems. * [26:09]: Why SkyCover is better than the other options out there. * [28:59]: Ira’s top tip for making your house safer even without an alarm system. * [29:58]: A simple hack you can use to keep your door from being kicked in.
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