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Residential Burglar Alarm Company
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Residential Burglar Alarms
The basics
How burglar alarms work
- 01
Arm the system
The alarm is turned on from a keypad, usually when leaving the home or at night.
- 02
Sensors watch entry points
Sensors on doors, windows and inside rooms detect when something is opened or someone moves.
- 03
The control panel responds
When a sensor is triggered while armed, the control panel receives the signal.
- 04
The alarm sounds
A siren is activated to alert people in and around the home.
Components
Alarm equipment
Keypad
Used to arm and disarm the alarm with a code.
Control panel
The central unit that connects and manages all sensors.
Door contacts
Detect when an exterior door is opened.
Window contacts
Detect when a window is opened.
Motion detectors
Sense movement inside a room or hallway.
Siren
Produces a loud sound when the alarm is triggered.
Good habits
Alarm-use tips
Arm it every time
Make a habit of arming the alarm whenever you leave, even for short trips.
Use it at night
Many systems have a stay or night setting that protects entry points while you are home.
Keep your code private
Share your code only with people who need it, and change it if it may have been shared too widely.
Close doors and windows first
Check that doors and windows are fully closed before arming so sensors work as intended.
Learn your system
Make sure everyone in the household knows how to arm, disarm and cancel a false alarm.
Test it regularly
Follow your system's instructions for testing, and replace batteries when the system indicates they are low.