Do you think that your home is safe from vandals and burglars? According to the US crime report, documented by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the rate of burglary is on a gradual rise. In 2008, the rate increased by approximately 1% from the previous year’s level. It is therefore the time to burst the balloon of misconception that your home is safe and to install a monitored burglar alarm system. Myths About Burglar Alarm System The popularity of burglar alarm systems has led to the rise of numerous misconceptions about their application. It is essential to understand their usage and benefits in order to make a smart purchase. Myth 1: They are expensive – Every product comes with a price. Burglar security systems are available in a range of prices. For average protection, one can buy an affordable security system. However, for maximum coverage, wireless security systems with 24×7 monitoring are the best. Thus, the price factor is a relative term, which is defined by the scope of protection that one requires. Myth 2: Burglar systems are too technical to use – Burglar alarm systems are installed in the home by experts. Once installed, all you have to do is to switch on or off the system according to your requirements. Myth 3: They are highly intrusive – To use burglar systems with efficiency, a family has to follow ertain routine habits. However, most of the devices are non-intrusive and do not interfere with your routine life if used properly. Myth 4: The system fails with power loss – In a world where 2 cm chips are used to connect to the satellite, how can such an important device fail during a power failure? Burglar security systems have alternative power back up...

An ADT alarm and a 19 year old ADT Security Services trainee saved a house from being burnt down along with the dog that had triggered the fire. This is just one among the million instances where someone has been saved by an ADT alarm. A fire can break out any time in your house. It usually happens in the dead of the night when every body is asleep or when there’s nobody in the house. Fire alarms can save lives and property from fire. They come in a variety of designs. They are installed based on the needs of individual buildings. From you home to big commercial buildings each one needs its own fire alarm system. These systems are generally designed by specialty fire alarm manufacturers. The ADT alarm is one of the most reliable fire alarm systems available. Such an ADT alarm functions in the following way: The whole system had a central control panel, which houses monitoring and control devices that are connected to the peripheral components either with wires or wirelessly. The control panel is powered by the home power supply. It also has an alternate power backup of rechargeable batteries to support the system in case of power cuts. The alarm can be set off manually by pushing the panic button or when the smoke and heat detectors sense some and abnormally high temperatures. Upon activation of the alarm the system alerts the occupants of the house to evacuate the building by sounding a siren or buzzer. An ADT alarm sounds the siren as well as sends signals to its off-site monitoring centers. The personnel at the monitoring signal calls up the residence phone to double check if it was just a false alarm and also call up the...