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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.