Home Security Alarm Best Practices

* Buy only the home security alarm features that you need.

* Buy the alarm system that you will use every day.

* Buy a quality home security alarm system and only cry once.

* Use a local alarm installer for access to service and repairs.

Interview by Grant Clauser with The Wirecutter.

Podcast Time Stamps:

[01:00] -- Misconceptions about home security alarm being burglar-proof.

[03:05] -- Interview begins with Grant Clouser at The Wirecutter.

[03:50] -- Home Security Alarm is a box with circuit boards and wires.

[06:15] -- Alarm sensors monitor every window, door, and interior space.

[10:00] -- Quality of alarm components can vary so beware of discounts.

[11:00] -- Home security alarm systems have a high false-alarm rate.

[12:30] -- Police respond to 95% false alarms. Will issue citations for abuse.

[13:50] -- Hire a local good installer that offers repair and maintenance.

[17:25] -- How reliable are the inexpensive wireless alarm systems?

[18:30] -- How can you evaluate the quality of alarm monitoring services?

[20:45] -- Home security alarm component with greatest crime deterrent.

[23:20] -- Quality infra-red motion sensors allow walk-testing coverage.

[24:15] -- Be an educated consumer to avoid alarm system sales fraud.

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Home Security Alarm System Tips

* 60% of burglars will bypass a home with alarm signs.*

* DIY self-installed alarms have higher false alarm rate.

* Some unsecured wireless systems can be hacked.

* Wireless DIY alarms is best fit for small apartments.

* Beware of door-to-door alarm system salesmen.

* Many alarm salesmen are not trained security specialists.

* Read the fine-print in alarm monitoring contracts.

* Make a commitment to use your alarm system every day.

* Keep your emergency phone contact list up to date.

* Home Security Alarm use will soon become a habit.

* Periodically test different door and window alarm sensors.

* Call your central station contractor and request a live sensor test.

* Teach your children how to use the home security alarm.

* Ask your alarm contractor to make a periodic system inspection.

* 2012 Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation Study

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