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How to Install a Home Security System: It’s Easier Than You Think

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How to Install a Home Security System: It’s Easier Than You Think

Installing a security alarm system was something that only a professional could do for the past few decades. Now, you can install a security system at home provided that you have the right tools, components, and time. Installing a security system in your home is easier than you think. Here is how you can do it.

PLAN YOUR SYSTEM

Planning is the first step to installing your own security system. The first step would be to choose what kind of security alarm system you want. There are two kinds of systems, wireless and hard-wired. You will have to install a control panel which will have a siren, dialer, and a keypad for dialing the police.

GET THE COMPONENTS

The next step will be to find the components that you need for the security system. There are five basic components and you need to choose which ones. You will need a security system with a siren and a device for dialing the police. This would be your siren and phone, also referred to as an emergency button. For your home security system, you will need a door/window sensor, motion detector, door chime, and a glass break sensor. You can also add a camera.

How many of each sensor you get depends on your house layout. If you have the option, choose battery-powered wireless devices. That way, you don’t have to install power connections or wires inside the walls of your home.

CONNECT THE COMPONENTS TO THE WIFI STATION

Before placing any of the components, connect them to the WiFi station. This allows you to make sure that everything works together and that you can get a solid connection. As you place the components, be mindful of obstacles that can interfere with the signal. Reducing the reception with the signal can lead to problems when you need your system to work.

INSTALL SECURITY SYSTEM COMPONENTS

The last step to installing your security system is to install the individual components. Once you have placed them, check the WiFi signal to make sure that they have a good connection. If you are using a motion detector, place it in an area that will not be triggered in the middle of the night.

Also, make sure the components are placed where they won’t get wet. Even though outdoor security system components are designed to resist water, enough water can cause problems. For ranged sensors, being consistently rained on means that those sensors cannot function at long distances. Cameras are also susceptible to this since covering the lens in water makes it harder to see through the lens clearly.

When placing cameras, be aware of nearby lights. Intense light can blind cameras if they are pointed toward the camera. This can cause permanent damage to the device if the light is too intense. Night vision cameras, in particular, are sensitive to bright lights and take special care to set up.

TEST AND REFINE THE SYSTEM

After you have finished setting up your home security system, test it to find any weak spots. You can reposition your sensors to close any holes in the coverage. Make sure that you move one piece at a time so that you can keep track of all of the changes. If you have too much trouble closing gaps in the security, then consider buying more components to fill those holes.

GET HELP FROM PROFESSIONALS

Alarm system installation is easier than you think with the new components, but that does not mean that it is necessarily easy. A professionally designed and installed system can still out-perform anything that you can build yourself. At Video and Sound Services, Inc., we help homeowners figure out how to fix home security alarm systems or install new ones. Call us at (708) 562-6316 for help with your security system.

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