Designing the Best DIY Home Security System
https://www.thehomesecurityadvisor.com/best-diy-home-security-systems/ Of course, the best DIY home security starts with a DIY alarm system that meets your needs at a competitive price. However, the best DIY Security systems contain many of the following features. Perimeter Protection u2013 The first stage on your design plan should be setting up a secure perimeter. DIY home security companies recommend that you do everything you can to prevent potential intruders from targeting your home. This includes setting up yard signs, window stickers, and security cameras. Sensors should be installed on all doors as well as any vulnerable windows. Many of the best DIY home security systems will also include smart door locks which can be controlled through the smartphone app. Interior Protection u2013 A good DIY alarm system will also include a second line of defense, to detect an intruder if they get past the perimeter protection. Basic packages from all the major DIY security systems will include motion sensors. These will cover a lot of area and are great way to protect high-value items and/or larger areas with lots of windows. For additional protection you can also install keypads or panic buttons in an office or bedroom. Many of the best DIY security systems even have voice control or work with Google or Alexa so that you can control the system with voice commands. Asset Protection- Additional sensors can even be set up to monitor other areas of interest such as gun cabinets or an office that contains sensitive information. Top DIY home security systems let you configure individual sensors as u201cnon-reporting. This means that if the sensor is triggered, the system will send a notification through the smartphone app, without setting off the alarm. Environmental Protection u2013 The best DIY security systems can also include protection from environmental dangers such as fire, carbon monoxide, flooding or freezing. Top-rated DIY home alarm systems have different sensors for each of these applications. Home Automation- The best DIY home security systems can be the central hub for home automation. DIY alarm systems can manage lighting, surveillance cameras, heating and AC systems, doors and garage door openers- all in one place. Top DIY security systems control essentially any home automation function at the touch of a button.
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