There are many benefits of installing a security system and most of them are obvious.
Nobody wants to go to bed thinking that someone will break into your house at night.
With a home security system, burglars and other intruders will be kept out and another function is that the burglars and the intruders will choose not to come in the first place if they know what they will find.
The major function is not to protect what is in your house, but to protect your life and the life of your family.
A security system can be as cheap as a barking dog or as expensive and complex as you want.
The components of an alarm system vary in different security firms, but the basics are usually the same and a characteristic home alarm system consist of a door and a window contact, panic buttons, fire detection systems, glass break detector, etc.
One of the benefits is that if you have a homeowner's insurance cover, you can get a discount for having a monitored home burglar alarm.
This depends on the terms in the insurance cover and again depending on the terms of the cover, the discount can be 10 percent and more.
At the long run, you will find that installing a home security system will be cheaper.
It is important to call your agent so as to find out if you qualify because they will not come to you house to look for you.
Another benefit of installing a home security system is that it increases the resale value of your house and a safe neighborhood increases the property value of all the houses in the neighborhood.
If you plan to sell a house, you are likely to make more if you tell your real estate agent about the burglary system.
Another major benefit is the psychological value or the peace of mind.
Knowing your family is safe will make you rest easier and many systems usually allow you to arm doors and windows at night.
When the alarm goes off, the system works by sending a signal to the security company and to the local police.
Another benefit of a security system is that you can get a live monitoring service which means that even if the thieves are able to get away with your stuff, you will have their identity especially if they are not hooded.
The monitoring system can be hidden and this will make it more effective.
Another benefit is that even if AC fails, most security systems have back up DC power supplies and you will never have to worry about electricity.
This however depends on the amount of money you are willing to spend.
With a good security system, you can monitor the actions of and activities of your children especially if they are young.
A good option is a wireless home security system and this has the advantage of having no drilling and being easy to use.
There are many other advantages and apart from the extra cost, there really is no disadvantage.