Home security systems provide protection for the entry points and the interior space of your home. You can choose to protect a single door or an entire room or a combination of multiple doors and windows. They work in conjunction with a control panel that allows you to see what’s going on at any given moment. A security system literally means “securing something.” It is a complex set of interworking components that is monitored by a monitoring station.

When your system is activated, it alerts the monitoring station that something is wrong. Once the monitoring station has received a signal, a representative will take appropriate action. Typically, this will involve calling you. There are many ways you can communicate with the monitors. You may have a two-way talk feature on your system that lets you chat with them directly. This feature is helpful if you have valuables in less accessible locations or if you’re not home all the time.

A monitored door or window also serves as a security monitoring station. If a burglar or thief breaks the circuit, the control panel will contact the monitoring station. The personnel will then take appropriate action. This usually starts with a call to you. Some systems also include a two-way talk feature that allows the person at the monitoring station to communicate with you. This feature is especially useful if you have valuables inside of your home, or if you want to protect a non-frequented area.