HomeMoversPack 2020

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PROTECTING YOUR HOME
Choosing a home
security system
From the big national brands with multiple monitoring centers
to DIY systems you can watch from your smart device, there are
hundreds of home security options available to choose from.
The best alarm system for your house makes life safer and
more comfortable without breaking your budget or feeling too
complicated, but how do you choose one?
First, you need to ask yourself a few questions:
• What am I protecting?
• How do I want to install it?
• How big is my home?
• What is my family’s routine?
• What is my budget?
Your answers will dictate which features you want, along with the best way
to install, and how big of a system you will need.
There are major differences between a burglar alarm and a home security
system; the latter provides additional benefits to help protect you and
your family, and it may be the better investment. Before signing up with
a company, it is important that you know what you are getting, what is
protected and how the system works.
A burglar alarm is the traditional type of alarm system that has sensors on
doors and windows. It will alert you as well as the authorities (depending
on your settings) that an intruder has entered your home. This is extremely
beneficial — but a home security system can also warn you about
environmental dangers, such as fire, carbon monoxide and even flooding.