Frequently Asked Questions
Home Alarm FAQs
- We have pets in our house - will our dog set off the alarm at night?
- Will a home alarm really change my chances of being robbed?
- Do I need to test my alarm system regularly?
- Will a home security system make my home insurance premiums cheaper?
- I am currently renting, can I still get a home alarm?
- What if the power is cut to my house - does the alarm system still work?
- In a 2 story house how can you run wires if you have no ceiling access?
Answers
Q. We have pets in our house - will our dog set off the alarm at night?
A. It is possible to get pet friendly motion detectors. So pets up to 16kgs will not be detected. But it's always a good idea that when you get an alarm system to let your pet run around in front of the motions to make sure they aren't detected. Even when your home alarm system isn't armed, the motion will still have a small red light show when it sees motion.
Q. Will a home alarm really change my chances of being robbed?
A. Yes! Numerous studies have shown that homes with alarm systems in them are 3 to 4 times less likely of being burglarized. It's all about making your house harder to rob than others. Obviously there is more chance of being caught if there is an alarm - so they will move onto the next house.
Q. Do I need to test my alarm system regularly?
A. You should test your home alarm system at least once a month. The main issue is the phone lines that the alarm system is hooked to. Testing will confirm that the lines are working.
Q. Will a home security system make my home insurance premiums cheaper?
A. In many cases yes - but it depends on the insurance company. Talk to your insurer and security specialist before you install a system.
Q. I am currently renting, can I still get home alarm?
A. Yes - the best way to do this it get a completely wireless home alarm system so that you are able to take it with you when you leave.
Q. What if the power is cut to my house - does the alarm system still work?
A. Most good security alarm systems will come with a backup battery installed. During the power failure it will automatically switch to the backup battery. Most of these batteries are rechargeable, and will recharge once the power is returned.
Q. In a 2 story house how can you run wires if you have no ceiling access?
A. In most multi story homes it's hard for traditional hardwired home alarm systems to be installed because the ceiling has no ceiling access - In this case, and with single brick house, most security alarm specialists will install wireless home alarm systems.
