Home Security Systems
Home security systems are essential for the protection of your loved ones and your possessions.
The 2 basic options for you to consider are set packages or custom designed. Set packages are often cheaper but custom designed usually produce a better home security system.
Home Security Systems – Considerations
The following represents a list of considerations you might want to take into account before purchasing and installing Home Security Systems.
1. Purpose and Features – Write down why you want a home security system and what you want it to do.
2. Budget – Start with a budget in mind and keep in mind that the cheapest is not always the best.
3. Ongoing Costs – Get clear about whether there are ongoing costs for your home security system.
4. Alarm Response – Do you want your alarm system monitored or just activate a siren and/or strobe.
5. Alarm Activation Response – In the event of an alarm activation, decide who will attend including any periods while you are away from the premises (eg vacation).
6. False Alarms – False alarms are a reality with most home security systems. Be conscious that these can occur.
7. Alarm Settings – The alarm can be audible or silent. Decide on the setting you want.
8. Battery Backup- Ensure that the system has a battery back up.
9. Reset Capability – Check if your home security system resets itself after a fixed period to minimise annoyance to neighbours
10. Quality Advisors – Make sure you deal with reputable companies and/or security industry associations.
11. Quotes – Make sure you get written quotes before proceeding.
12. System Standards – Ensure any home security systems you are considering meet Australian Standards.
Home Security Systems – The Features
Good home security systems can include some or all of the following features:
- Insurance approved home security system – insurance reductions may be available
- Easy to use features
- Installation option so that you don’t have to worry about a thing
- 15 Minute organised training with any installation – optional at extra charge
- Options for alarm to be bells only, speech dialler or police response monitored alarm
- Full parts and labour warranty with optional alarm maintenance service
- Wireless systemor cabled system
- Movement detectors and sensors
- Sirens and strobe lights
- Reed switches
- Glass break detectors
- Base station monitoring
- Duress buttons/pendants
- Control panels and keypads
- Closed circuit television
Home Security Systems – Our Role
A trusted and experienced security advisor is important to ensuring that you get the right Home Security Systems for your needs and budget.
For a free quote, talk to one of our consultants, call 8603 5000 or email info@exactsecurity.com.au.











