| Why have monitored alarm systems? | | | | install a wireless system. If there is access to the |
| The point of having a monitored security system is | | | | basement ceiling then you need to install the hardwired |
| that if a break-in occurs, the right authorities can be | | | | system. Every home is different, and security |
| notified and dispatched. Your business or home is | | | | consultants are trained to be able to present you the |
| protected 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This gives | | | | most suitable system and design for your location and |
| peace of mind knowing that your home or business is | | | | your needs. |
| protected. You also have the use of the three panic | | | | Can I use my system only when no one is home? |
| buttons (police, fire & medical). And further, having a | | | | A security system can be designed in many ways to |
| monitored alarm system can save you up to 20% off | | | | suit your way of life. You can pick from various levels |
| your home insurance. | | | | of protection. For instance when you are not home |
| Is the security system easy to use? | | | | you can have all the motion sensors and contacts |
| A security system is very easy to use; the installer will | | | | activated. And if you are at home you can choose |
| provide basic training on the system after installation. | | | | which zones are activated. Some peripherals such as |
| Usually a security system comes with a complete | | | | smoke detectors must always be active, whether the |
| manual that will provide further information about the | | | | system is armed or disarmed. Your security consultant |
| security system. Some companies offer a 14-day | | | | can usually help you design a system that would best |
| orientation program. And if you attend the orientation | | | | fit your needs and everyday life. |
| program, there will be no dispatch until the 14-day | | | | What happens if the burglar cuts my phone line? |
| period is over. Also the customer care department | | | | Generally monitored alarm systems use the phone line |
| from you installer will be more than happy to answer | | | | to send a signal to the monitoring station. If the line is |
| any questions you may have. | | | | cut no one knows there is a break-in. The siren will still |
| Is the system hard-wired or wireless? | | | | be audible though. If you want to have equipment that |
| You can get both hardwired and wireless equipment. It | | | | can handle the case where your phone line is cut, that |
| all depends on the location you are on. In a residential | | | | is possible. Your security consultant can advise you the |
| setting where the basement is finished and where | | | | best course of action. |
| there is no access to the ceiling, then it is possible to | | | | |