Top 4 Ways to Protect Your Family With Security System Features

Security systems are one of the most popular ways to protect families and possessions. Having a security system in your home offers several features that are excellent for the safety of your house, children and family heirlooms. Although a security system is not free, the benefits of having them installed definitely exceed the monthly costs. Here are the top 4 ways that you can protect your family with security system features.

Carbon monoxide is a very common gas that has no odor. This gas is found in millions of homes each year and can cause serious injury, as well as death, if undetected. When you have a security system installed, one of the main features is a carbon monoxide detector. You will never have to worry about the harmful effects of carbon monoxide in your home with this detector. If carbon monoxide is detected in your home, the sensor will alert you and your security system company so the gas can be eradicated from the source.

Motion detectors are another way that you can help protect your family. Motion detectors work with infrared sensors that will sound the alarm when an object passes through it. This is one of the most important features of the system because it detects burglars that gain entry into your home. Motion detectors can even be put on the outside of the home for further security. When your family is inside you can turn off the motion detectors so that you can walk around without tripping the sensors. This is usually in a “Stay Mode” that still has the alarm set for the doors and windows.

One of the most common ways that a burglar gains entry into a home is through the window. When you purchase a security system you can have sensors put on all of your windows to detect when they are either opened or broken. This is an excellent way to protect your family.  Window sensors are great to put on the windows in your basement if you have one. Many homes forget that the basement is a point of entry and it’s important to have the windows leading to your basement covered. Window sensors can also be installed on second floor windows.

Your local police and fire department are the first lines for help in a situation. When you have a security system installed in your home the police and fire departments can be notified by your security company. If something happens while you are out of the house, the security company will notify the police and fire departments as soon as one of the motion sensors, fire detectors or carbon monoxide detectors are set off. This is great for emergencies and having a second pair of eyes on your home at all times. With these features, many families feel much more secure in their home and parents feel much better about leaving their children alone.

Charles Dovbish is a freelance writer that specializes in home security.

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