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Home Security Systems - Definitions of Terms
Published: 09/16/2009 by Home Alarm Directory
If you are new to the world of home security systems, then you will have seen that there are lots of different words used to describe home security systems and their capability. To help you understand what these mean, follow these definitions of home security systems terms.
Wireless home security systems - these are home security systems that work on batteries, and don't require any cabling or electricity to operate.
Home security systems leasing or rental - this is where you have a long term agreement with a home security systems company to monitor your home security systems. This is an especially popular way to have use home security systems if you rent your home.
Zones - home security systems are typically set up in a number of zones, allowing you to arm and disarm particular areas of your home depending on your home security systems setup.
Expansion Mode - home security systems that start out with a fixed zone and additional expansion home security systems are added over time. This is a particularly useful feature for people who have added an extension to their home.
Cellular Backup - This is the process where home security systems notify you of an alarm by calling your cell phone.
Remote activation - A feature of home security systems that allows you to dial into the system and arm or disarm.
Remote control - a small hand held unit that transmits an infrared signal to home security systems to arm or disarm.
Main control panel - the wall mounted keypad that controls home security systems.
Motion sensor - small transmitters placed in each room that detect motion and signal back to the home security systems
Heat sensor - an integrated unit that alerts home security systems in the event of excess heat - the first sign of fire.
Smoke sensor - an integrated unit that can alert home security systems in the event of a fire
CCTV - a closed circuit camera system connect to home security systems which record video of intruders
Alarm system monitoring - a service provided by a home security systems company whereby alarm activity is monitored and field officers dispatched in the event of a burglary
CCTV - a closed circuit camera system connect to home security systems which record video of intruders
Alarm system monitoring - a service provided by a home security systems company whereby alarm activity is monitored and field officers dispatched in the event of a burglary
Emergency response - the option to have your home security systems wired directly to emergency authorities. Usually includes quick dial buttons on the main control panel.
Window and door sensors - small sensors attached to windows and doors that send a signal to home security systems when their circuit is broken.
Pet friendly system - home security systems that don't alert motion from small pets kept inside.
Access code - a personal access code that you can type into your home security systems to arm or disarm the system.
Infrared beams - small transmitters that beam infrared signals between two points, signaling when the beam is broken. Used as a first defense on approach to the property, and mainly concentrated on high value properties.
These are just some of the terms you will come across when investigating home security systems, and hopefully they will help you to ascertain your own needs.
