talking home security alarmThe most valuable improvement to be made to any home is the addition of a reliable home security system. Security systems help protect persons and possessions from fire, burglary and other dangers.

Until recently, the high costs of equipment and installation have prevented most people from enjoying the benefits of a well-protected home or apartment. But things have changed. New state-of-the-art electronic systems are now available that provide the protection of expensive, professional systems and can be installed easily by almost anyone. The savings in labor alone reduces the cost by at least half – with no compromise in home or personal protection.

In addition to watching over your house (or apartment) for fire, burglars, medical emergencies or other threats, some home security systems have a voice which guides you in setting up and operating the entire system, step by step. It also identifies the specific detector which triggered an alarm, and voices many other commands, requests and messages.

While the system’s voice is its most remarkable feature, it’s electronic brain is its most important part. The computerized central console, about the size of a telephone answering machine, has a built-in telephone dialer that, in the event of an alarm, will call up to eight local or long distance numbers and relay an emergency message in your own voice. It also automatically dials different numbers in response to different emergencies, and delivers an appropriate message for each situation. When there’s a fire, it can call the fire department first. During a burglary, the police can be called first. Your office, a neighbor or a relative also could be called, all automatically.

Using a centrally-controlled electronic fire and security system which will call out automatically for assistance often qualifies a homeowner or renter for an annual discount on home insurance policy costs. The insurance company also may consider the type and number of sensors used, whether the alarm system operates during power failures, and other factors.

New home security systems system employ door and window switches, motion detectors, smoke and heat detectors, and other electronic home monitoring devices. They automatically switch to back-up power when the electricity fails, and also use their electronic voice to say when its back-up batteries need replacement.

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