The place where you want to feel comfortable and safe your own home. Above all, the security of your own home should be of paramount importance to every owner. An alarm system protects not only your house, but also your family and you. Find out here what to look for when buying a home alarm system and what criteria you should use to recognize a good home alarm system.
We have not only compiled a checklist with the most important criteria for home alarm systems, but also many product recommendations for you.
- It is impossible to make a general statement about who needs an alarm system and who does not. However, for some people it can be advantageous to have one: an expensive house or car often attracts burglars. Also, houses that are secluded (e.g., on a forest road) or have good escape routes (proximity to a highway).
- Regardless of the possessions, many people also simply feel better about having an alarm system.
- If you don’t feel safe in your home and have the financial means, then there is nothing to stop you from having an alarm system for your home.
- Before buying, think about which functions the alarm system should have.
- Camera.
- WLAN connection.
- SMS or app notification when the alarm is triggered.
- Arming or disarming the alarm while on the move.
- Emergency button that alerts the police.
- Motion detector.
- Adjust volume of the alarm.
- Power failure function: will the alarm be sent even if there is no power?
- Many alarm systems are part of a system that can be extended as required.
- Door and window contacts can be added to the system at a later date.
- Some systems can also be expanded with smoke detectors, CO detectors, water detectors or gas detectors.
- Sabotage protection of your provider’s control panel.
- Self-installation or professional installation: In tests, self-installed systems perform just as well as professional ones.
- Do you prefer a signal transmission via WLAN or radio (individual decision required!).
- According to the police, an alarm system should always be used in combination with mechanical burglary protection.
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Recommended Alarm Systems For The House
Here you can find the top 10 most popular home alarm systems.
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Current Offers For Alarm Systems For The House
Here you can find a selection of current offers for home alarm systems.
FAQ Alarm System
Prices depend on model, manufacturer and equipment. For a single-family house, an alarm system is available on average for a price starting at 200 euros. However, an alarm system with additional functions can cost up to 1500 euros.
There are different monitoring concepts. Motion detectors detect movements in a certain area. Door and window contacts notice when a door or window is opened and alert the owner. There are also sensors that notice as soon as a pane of glass is broken and then trigger the alarm. Some alarm systems also notify the police directly.
This depends on many factors, including your budget, the size of the house you want to monitor and the features you want to have. On this page we have listed the most popular alarm systems.
The most important thing in an alarm system is the alarm function (even in case of power failure), installation and handling robustness and workmanship, security against hacking.
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