Door alarms are a simple and effective method for making your home a safer place both when you are inside, and when there is nobody home. It used to be that the popular deterrent for thieves when no one was at home was to turn on the television or radio, to give the impression that someone was present and just around the corner. Now the option of a door alarm offers an inexpensive and easy deterrent which does not require the unnecessary electricity drain of leaving on electrical appliances, and that has the added advantage of helping to alert neighbors that the security of your house might be compromised.
Door security alarms can be connected to a larger and more complex home security system, or can function on their own, depending on the specific function of said alarm and the value of a given household’s contents. In most cases, the high pitched sound that is emitted when home door alarms are set off is enough to spook most home intruders from not going any farther into the home. With higher tech alarm systems a silent alarm may sound, alerting local authorities of a potential break in, without alerting the potential thieve(s).
For most households, keeping intruders out may be the primary reason to install an alarm, but not the only one. Door alarms are also frequently installed to alert homeowners, by means of a high pitched beeping or other aural indication, of every time the door is opened or closed. This type of alert proves particularly helpful in the case of a household that includes curious children, pets, sleepwalkers, or elderly people with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, and who may leave the house unnoticed or unattended, and as result may put themselves in physical danger.
For this type of purpose, high-security alarm systems are not necessary. Often parents and caregivers will choose some form of wireless door alarm, providing an inexpensive and convenient solution that is relatively low maintenance and easy to install.
Wireless door alarms are available to suit every homeowner’s needs, and their pricing will reflect their function accordingly. Inexpensive wireless systems that do are not part of a larger network of alarms within the home can often be found at variety stores, home supply stores, and sometimes even drugstores. They are easy to install, frequently taking a matter of minutes and requiring either screws or double-sided tape, and are generally operated by standard double A batteries. A popular form of wireless door alarm is the magnetic alarm, which senses every time the door separates from its frame with the use of thin magnets installed on both fixtures. Other advantages of a wireless alert system can include their portability, allowing users to bring their alarms on trips for installation in hotel rooms and the like, and their versatility, providing the option to install the alarm not only on a door frame, but also windows, cupboards and other areas that you wish to keep secure.
For the added security and safety of your possessions and your loved ones, inquire about the vast selection of door alarms available to suit every individual’s home security needs.