Preparing Your Home or Business for a Security System
Preparing Your Home or Business for a Security System
For many people, a security system is the most effective way to make sure that your home or business is safe and protected. If you’ve decided on a security system that you’d like to see installed in your home, your next question might be: what do I now need to do? In fact, there are a few things that you can take care of before the security system is installed.
One thing that you may need to do before installing a security system in your home or business is obtain a permit. According to this blog post from Safewise, “some cities may require you to get a permit before installing your home security system. Refer to your city’s website or give them a call to find out about any ordinances or requirements which may pertain to you.”
It’s also worth figuring out what kind of security system you will want or need in your home. While many professionally-installed security systems are “monitored,” meaning that the police or fire department are automatically contacted when the alarm is triggered and a disturbance is detected, some are “unmonitored.” In an article on Angie’s List, Missouri-based security expert Paul Erker argues that a monitored system is better than an unmonitored security system, but an unmonitored security system is better than nothing. “It’s likely to scare someone away,” reports Erker, “but you lose all the other advantages.”
Many of the other important preparations for a security system involve figuring out how to integrate the system into your living situation. For example, one important thing you’ll need to do is answer a few questions about the keypad and sensors. Most home security systems come equipped with one or more keypads, which allow you to interface with the home security system. Since the keypad is the device that allows you to arm and disarm the alarm system, you’ll want to figure out whether you need a keypad by every doorway, or whether it’s okay to just have one central keypad.
Once you’ve decided where and how many keypads to put in, you should also decide what your 4-digit passcode should be. According to Safewise, you should ensure “it is a passcode that is easy to remember but not easy for intruders to figure out, such as ‘1234’ or your address number.” Safewise also writes that you may need to create a guest passcode.
Of course, if you seek out professional assistance in installing your security system, the company you choose will help you figure out answers to all of these questions, as well as any others that may come up. If you’re in the Charlotte area and believe that a security system is what your home or business needs, why not contact Piedmont Security Systems for a free quote today? We offer a variety of security services, including monitoring, alarms, security cameras, fire systems, structured wiring, intercoms, and more, and guarantee that we will beat every competitor’s price on comparable equipment. If you’d like to take your business’s security system to the next level, don’t wait – contact Piedmont Security Systems today!
