Do you Need a Home Security System?

If you care about the safety of your family then the simple answer is a resounding yes! You do need a home security system. A burglar can steal your jewelry but a home invasion can go terribly wrong and end up with people getting hurt or killed. It is important to keep in mind that no home security system is fail-safe though. Home security systems can simply help to put the odds more in your favor. A home security monitoring solution may be just what you are looking for. The other option that you have is to buy your own equipment and do the installation yourself. For this, you can see our products and devices section.

Why is a Home Security System Important?

The main thing that a home security system does is deter would be burglars. If a burglar sees that you have a home security system installed then they will likely just move on to the next house. A home security system can even be a deterrent once a burglar or intruder has entered your house. Once they hear all the bells and whistles, they will want to get out of the home as soon as possible.

Other than being a deterrent, a home security system can warn you that danger is present. In the case of a home invasion during the night while you are sleeping, your home security system will sound an alarm that will alert you to the fact that there could be an intruder in your home. Then you can take the precautionary steps that are needed in order to secure your safety and even survival. If you have a monitored system then it can also summon help to your residence.

Another benefit of having a home security system installed is that you can usually get a discount on your homeowners insurance. This is by far the least important benefit but it is something that is worth considering. Insurance companies like to see that you have a security system in place and they will usually reward you with a discount.

Will I Be Completely Safe?

The short answer is no, you won't. A home security system cannot keep an eager beaver bad guy from gaining entrance to your home. If the burglar or intruder chooses to employee a strong-arm approach then there is not much that you can do to stop them, other than using strong-arm tactics yourself.

This is why it is important to not rely on a home security system alone. You should also make sincere efforts to strengthen your doors and do other things that will make make your home more of a fortress. Locks on windows, using deadbolt locks, kickplates on doors, lighting timers and other gimmicks can help to make it even more difficult on the bad guys.

But I Live in a Safe Neighborhood!

Do you? Your neighborhood is only safe until a home invasion occurs. As the saying goes, "there is a first for everything". Just because you live in a neighborhood that you consider to be safe, it does not mean that bad things cannot happen. It just takes one bad guy to make your neighbor seem 'unsafe' all of a sudden. As the other saying goes, "It's better to be safe than sorry".

Bad things happen to good people every day. Don't be alarmed. It's just a sad fact of life. If you want to keep thinking that you live in a safe neighborhood then you should take the steps that are needed in order to keep it that way. Start a neighborhood watch for your community and get yourself a home security system. Take the other steps to secure your property properly and you will feel much more safe when you go to bed at night.

The Bottom Line

It is a good idea to get a home security system. It is preferable to get a monitored system as these provide the most benefit to you. If you don't want to go that route then at least consider getting some type of home security system that you can install yourself. If you are handy with tools and electrical systems then this is something that you could certainly do.

One of the added benefits of owning a home security system is the alarms and surveillance equipment that you will have installed, or install on your own. When your system is unarmed, a chime will sound when certain doors are opened. This can alert you to the fact that someone is coming or going in some of the sensitive areas of your home. You can even keep track of your teenagers!