Choosing The Best Home Security System

Picking the right home security system can be confusing.  Consider all the questions. Which brand is better? Should I use a professional installer? Are all home security apps the same? What’s the best security company? There’s a lot to discover.  To save you time, and to help you get the most protection, ease of use and everyday value, we at Prizm Fire And Systems narrowed things down to a few essential things to know. Ask these questions as you assess your options to make the smartest choice.  Will it withstand a burglar’s toolkit?  Not all security products are engineered equally. To ensure you don’t entrust your safety to a security system that can be disabled with a hand tool, make sure it has:  Crash and Smash protection. A common burglary tactic is to smash a home’s security panel to prevent it sending an emergency signal to the monitoring station. With our Alarm.com technology your security system can recognize a crash and smash attack, and signal your monitoring station regardless.  Another advantage is our dedicated cellular connection. This type of signaling technology doesn’t piggyback on your home’s broadband or phone line, and so can’t be physically cut by an intruder. Our security panels have a dedicated cellular connection with battery backup for power outages.  How many sensors does it come with?  Contact sensors are home security essentials; small devices that detect the opening and closing of doors, windows, drawers and more. Some security systems come with as little as two contact sensors, which is a problem. Burglars don’t just use the front and back door. So we offer pet immune motion sensors as well.  At Prizm Fire And Security our professionals —will work with you to determine how many contact sensors your home needs, and provide them as part of the package. The average Alarm.com-powered home has between six to twelve of these incredibly useful devices.