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All smoke detectors consist of two basic parts: a sensor to sense the smoke and a very loud electronic horn to wake people up. The two most common types of smoke detectors used today are the photoelectric detectors and ionization detectors. Photoelectric smoke detectors therefore use light in a different way. Inside the smoke detector [...]

Magnetic sensors are two-part devices used to safeguard windows and doors. One part of the contact is a switch installed in the window or door jam; the other contains a magnet and is placed in the window or door itself. Any noticeable shift in contact with the switch results in an alarm. These can be [...]

Glass break sensors or also known as acoustical sensors are a perimeter device that uses sound to catch burglars trying to break through glass to get into your home. This type of sensors uses an omni directional microphone that hears the sound of breaking glass. The detector mounts in a wall or ceiling and listens [...]

Motion detection systems detect movement in areas covered by the security sensors. Some motion detection systems make use of radio wave by transmitting high frequency radio wave signals into the secure area of a room or hallway and then listen for echoes. By analyzing the reflected signal, a change or disturbance in the reflected signal [...]

Sensors are used to check for disturbance such as movement and heat change in an otherwise “quiet” environment. When there is a change in the environment, the sensor is triggered causing it to send a signal to the control panel. Sensors are essentially magnetic switches that trigger the alarm whenever a door or window is [...]

A keypad is connected to a control panel and is used to activate or deactivate the system by typing in the code number for the alarm. The control panel receives information from the keypad and sensors and decides when to sound the sirens or report to the central monitoring station. The display on your keypad [...]

There is a wide variety of home security system manufacturer providing different types of security components. With advancement in technology, new components are increasingly being incorporated into security system by manufacturers to gain edge over the competitors. New technology such as wireless sensors has recently become very popular as it provides ease of installation and [...]

Breaking of a fire in your home is the worst thing that can happen to your family. If you think of ignoring this topic better give a second thought to the havoc a fire may cause to you. So to ensure safety of your family and belongings is to be prepared and well informed before [...]

The increased popularity of security systems among people have seen a simultaneous improvement in techniques used by burglars to break into people’s homes. Burglars of today have understood the working of the security systems and all they have to do is snip the hard wire connected to the landline telephone to dismantle the alarm. It’s [...]

All home owners have to go through a lot of problems and responsibilities and of these, a significant task to be done by the owner is to select a good home security company and engage its services. Once a reliable security system is in place, the owner gets a little peace of mind and gets [...]