What Is A Home Security System What Is It? How Does It Function?

A home security system is a group of physical electronic components that work in tandem to secure your home. A security system for homes typically comprises the following components:

Home security camera

Smart security cameras connect to Wi-Fi, enabling us to live-stream footage of our system remotely. Additionally, we receive alerts when our cameras detect the movement of people, persons or even packages. Most cameras come with infrared and color night vision, cloud storage, or local storage as well as two-way audio, which allows us to talk to anyone who is on the camera. Certain cameras also come with intelligent platform integrations, such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.

Motion sensor

To detect movement and inform us when the system is being armed the motion sensors must be placed in the main entranceway or hallway of a house. Certain motion sensors are sensitive to pets so that they won't activate when our pet walks by.

Entry sensor

Also referred to as contact sensors entry sensors comprise two components: one that goes on the window or door and another that goes on the frame. These sensors use magnets to determine whether an entryway is open or closed. If the sensor detects that the entry point has been open, it will notify us. We suggest placing entry sensors near doors or windows in the floor. Most are battery operated, and many even include adhesive backings to make it easy for installation.

Glass break sensor

Sometimes instead of opening windows the old-fashioned way, intruders will simply smash them open to prevent triggering entry sensors. Alarm installation Edinburgh detect the sound of breaking glass, and will notify us a text message.

Siren

Sirens can be used in alarm installation Edinburgh, both as an independent device or as part of other devices , such as the base station. Sirens are usually activated at the same time like other alarms. They are meant to alert neighbors and scare away intrusions.

Keypad

Security systems require an authorization code to arm or disable. This code is typically entered using a keypad that is placed on the wall, or laid on an even surface.

Key fob

We have keys to our cars, so why not have keys for our alarms Edinburgh system too? Key fobs let us disarm or arm our security system without the need for the keypad. They are perfect for times when we don't want to leave the bed , but we need to disarm or arm our security system.

Panic button

If something goes wrong panic buttons are an easy and fast way to alert emergency services, whether the hospital, police or even the fire department. Panic buttons, like key fobs and other key fobs, aren't meant to be installed in any particular place however they must be accessible in case of emergency. We suggest everyone has at least one on their side.

Base station

Base stations sync all connected devices with our mobile app, ensuring that we can receive the alerts we mentioned earlier. Imagine it as Grand Central Station, the channel through which trains (i.e., IoT security devices) pass through.

Window stickers and yard signs

Many security systems also give out yard signs or window stickers that permit us to announce the security system. These signs are great to have because burglars often look around after they have seen the security system.

Smoke and CO detectors

Every home should be equipped with a carbon monoxide and smoke detector. This tool is simple and alerts us if there is any danger in the air we breathe.

Security system components may vary significantly from one system the next. Certain components might include sensors specific to certain companies, while others may include all of the above components.