
The most useful add ons are
third party smart home devices. Scout Alarm, abode, SimpliSafe, SwannOne, Wink and Iris by Lowe's can all integrate with Nest, which means you can set up your home security system to work with other Nest products such as a security camera. Half of the
systems we tested can also use If This Then That IFTTT, a free internet based automation service that helps DIY security systems and third party smart home devices work together. Of course IFTTT goes beyond smart home tasks, but we're unsure if linking your security system to financial services and restaurants has any material benefits at this time. Very few systems offer smoke detectors as an add on, and in the case of home8alarm, it uses a fireman device to send alerts when your smoke detectors go off. Most DIY security systems in our tests sell security cameras that record video if it detects motion, which can be used to help with police reports or insurance claims.
Monthly plans are often less expensive than wired home security systems, but there are drawbacks to consider. Once you’ve set up your home security system, you may need to add extra security
cameras or sensors to monitor blind spots that may be out of range. Some home security companies sell additional equipment at a discounted rate if you’ve purchased their home security system. If not, adding additional equipment can be fairly inexpensive. Adding an extra indoor security camera can cost upwards of $100 or an extra door sensor can cost around $30. Before buying more equipment, make sure you know how many home security devices each control panel or hub can accommodate at once.

DetectorsBut more importantly, it is not the alarms but how they are triggered. For burglar alarms, homeowners can also ask their
contractors to wire their house in such a way that when the wires are tripped or cut in any way, the alarm will go off. However, it is more typical to see motion detectors now since technology has improved alarm systems. These motion detectors act much like wires but they use infrared beams instead of wires. Once these beams are crossed or disturbed in any way by some object, the alarms will go off. Motion detectors are not to be used in a house that is full of pets. Detectors are a great gadget because they can also be connected wirelessly to other components like wireless cameras and computers. LocksContractors know that every house needs good locks. These home security system products for contractors are great to offer homeowners. Electronic locks are becoming more
commonplace in areas around the world where house break ins are just as common. Electronic locks are useful in that they can be controlled only by those who know their combinations.