Burglar, intruder alarms, CCTV and home and business security systems.

Purchasing a burglar alarm or a intruder alarm as they are commonly known nowadays is a very important step when improving your home or business security. It is standard knowledge that home intruders will think twice before entering a property with a good alarm system and most burglars who are opportunists will certainly pick the easiest property to break in to. Make sure your locks on your windows and doors are secure, then have a home security system fitted and keep it in working order.

Tenerife, like most parts of the world has seen an increase in home invasions and now more than ever is the perfect time to upgrade your property or business with an intruder alarm and/or a CCTV (closed-circuit television) system. Insurance companies may also give you a reduction on your policies if your system is in full working order.

What type of burglar alarm do I need?

When choosing a security system for your property it can be a little bit confusing and the deeper you look in to it the more confusing it can become. However, there are only four main types of alarms and you can choose from wired and wireless options.

1) The most basic intruder alarm is the bells or siren only alarm system and if set off by a burglar then the siren will activate but will not automatically call someone. Some of these systems can be connected to a smart phone or other device which will send you a notification when the alarm is activated or set or unset.

2) The second option will automatically call a nominated telephone number if triggered by a burglar or if the alarm is activated.

3) The monitored burglar alarm has been round a long time and once the intruder alarm is activated a monitoring company will then contact the main key-holders and can also contact the local authorities. This service will incorporate a yearly subscription and can be expensive.

4) The most popular and most modern burglar alarm system is the smart home intruder security system which will directly contact you through your smart device via an app if it is activated. These systems can have a key fob or pin-code access as well as be activated and deactivated from anywhere. In some cases these alarm systems can directly record to an SD card or a NVR (network video recorder) to add extra security.

Wireless or wired burglar alarms

A wireless intruder alarm generally uses battery powered sensors which connect to the main control panel by radio frequency waves. They are extremely reliable with batteries needing changing about every 6 months.

Wired systems are generally cheaper than wireless intruder alarms but are a lot more expensive to install as each cable needs to be routed throughout the property and must be done by a professional. Wired burglar alarms are powered by the control panel.

What features do you need from your home security system

At extra costs you can add optional features to your intruder alarm, this is why it is important to speak to the professionals to make sure that your alarm is suited to your needs.

If you have pets then the last thing you want is for them to trigger the alarm constantly so you would need pet friendly sensors. In some cases your pet can be scanned in to the system so your sensors will ignore your pet. Other models allow you to adjust the sensitivity manually.

If you have older relatives in the property then you may wish to consider a panic button which can be strategically placed throughout your home or business. Other options could allow you to set the alarm system downstairs but leave upstairs switched off as you went to bed.

If you are considering getting a home intruder alarm system then contact us today and speak to our professional installer with over 30 years experience in all aspects of home and business burglar alarms as well Closed Circuit Television Systems, and get the alarm you want and need installed in your property. He can guide you all the way and will make sure the alarm you purchase is the right one for you.