Direct Wire Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Alarm with Voice Warning

Direct Wire Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Alarm with Voice Warning
This modern carbon monoxide/smoke alarm combines a red flashing LED light, a high-pitched series of beeps, and a voice warning that notifies occupants of the type of danger that is occurring. The alarm has four voice recordings that warn occupants of "FIRE", "WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE", "LOW BATTERY" and "HUSH ACTIVATED/DEACTIVATED". This unit is direct wired into the home and includes a 9 volt battery in case of power failure. The hush feature allows it to be deactivated when excessive smoke accumulates when cooking. Up to 24 devices may be linked together, making it easier for occupants located in various parts of the home to be warned.

Home Alarm System Protection Levels

Are you confused about the different types of home alarm systems and which type is best for you? At one time, home alarm systems were pretty simple and straightforward. Unfortunately, they did not provide very well rounded coverage. Today that problem has been fixed and there are now many different options that will help you protect your home and family from a variety of threats. This may mean; however, that you have a more difficult time in deciding which option is best for you.

A basic door alarm is a good way to begin protecting your home from the garden variety burglar. This type of security system is designed to frighten away prospective burglars by sounding a loud signal. The noise alone is sufficient enough in most cases to frighten away burglars.

If you are interested in a home alarm system that is somewhat more advanced you might wish to consider a one that will also alert local fire departments and police departments. This type of system will detect the presence of floods, fire or carbon monoxide. Sensors are placed at various points throughout the home in order to emit signals when something is detected that could result in disaster. This type of system may also contain the ability to monitor temperature control as well. If you live in an area where your pipes are prone to freezing when the temperature drops, this can be a good solution to consider. Sensor will alert a monitoring system as well as you in the event of low temperatures to prevent your home from becoming damaged to pipes that may freeze and then burst.

Another option now available in high-tech security is the presence of motion detectors. These types of detectors are typically sensitive to light and have the ability to determine whether the intruder is outside the home or inside the home. Security cameras have also become increasingly popular with many high-end home alarm systems.

Major security providers like ADT provide an option for a wireless home alarm. These systems are less invasive and give you added flexibility when retrofitting an old home. Make sure to check with your provider first as some brands like Brinks do not have this amount of flexibility.

Glass break detectors are another common feature of advanced home alarm systems. These detectors assist in detecting when glass within the home is broken. In the event a burglar attempts to break into your home by breaking a window or door, this will be detected and a signal alerted.

Pressure mats can be placed underneath rugs in the home and will provide an alert in the event there is an unwanted presence in the home. This particular feature is helpful in alerting the presence of a burglar when perhaps only an elderly parent or the kids are at home.

Panic buttons connect emergency numbers to the home alarm system. As a result, in the event of an emergency, the appropriate numbers will be immediately contacted such as the hospital, police or fire department.

Cameras can be placed at strategic locations around your property, providing you with the ability to view your property both from inside your home as well as from work or even while you are away on vacation if you like. This means that your home is continually protected and will have the visual footage to make sure that prospective burglars will not be able to succeed in their plans to invade your home.

Installing a home alarm system is definitely a step in the right direction to securing your home. Burglars are more likely to bypass your home to reduce their risk of getting caught.

A tip from Bruce Kelly - Home alarm systems give you added protection. Get as much information as you can in order to determine what type of solution and which provider is best for you