One thing most security systems have in common is a door sensor. They are used in most homes, with an alarm, to protect doors and windows. They are included with basic home alarms to the most complex security systems available.
The basics of how alarms work start with the contacts on your doors. If someone opens the door when the system is armed the alarm is triggered and your alarm monitoring company will try and verify the emergency to dispatch local authorities.
I’m always a little surprised when I speak to security system veterans that have no idea what verification means and how important it is when it comes to safety. Don’t they know that they are sacrificing their safety without it? How about the possibility of added fees or legislation making it harder to have real security?
A lot of it isn’t their fault. It’s our fault as an industry. Verification is one of the most important aspects of electronic security. False alarms are one of the biggest problems in the industry. And police response? That depends on where you live. Some places are faster than others. In either case, a verified alarm is more likely to get you a response when you need it and that’s how you make sure your home security is really going to work when you need it!
