What are the different types of alarm systems?

Before getting into the details about the different types of alarm systems, let me tell you something astonishing. There is a 300% chance of your home getting broken into if you do not have a home security system. Thus, if you are someone who believes installing a home alarm system is an unnecessary expense, you might want to reconsider.

Now, getting towards the question - there are four different types of alarm systems that I will be discussing in this answer.

1. Wired Home Alarm System

It is exactly what the name suggests – a security system with wires. These are basic burglar alarm system that makes use of low-voltage electrical circuit flowing between two points throughout the home doorways and windows or other entry points.

2. Wireless Home Alarm System

Wireless home alarm systems are an alarm system without wires. Such type of alarm system makes use of a control panel along with a series of sensors, which are connected with an in-built radio frequency transmitters.

3. Unmonitored Home Alarm System

Such types of home alarm systems rely on you and neighbor support to call for emergency services and to alert authorities. When the system is tripped, the alarm will be triggered and you will be personally responsible to get any kind of help from anyone home security camera.

4. Monitored Home Alarm System

In this type of home alarm system, an agent is always monitoring the state of sensors and other security equipment installed inside your home. Not only the agent will alert you of any emergency, but they will also ensure that emergency services such as police, ambulance, and firefighters are also notified. Thus, providing you and your house an enhanced level of protection and security.

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Can your home security cameras be hacked?

IP cameras are very common these days. They are quite useful. You can see what is going on inside or outside your  home security cameras from anywhere using your mobile phone. video doorbell quality is much better than CCTV and no wiring required.

So all in all seems like a good choice. You can buy one from amazon or flipkart and install it yourself.

It’s also quite useful if you have elderly at home, or small babies who need constant attention or if you just want to ensure that your new maid is doing her job properly when you are not around!

It’s like a pair of extra eyes inside your home, sounds all good ? right?

But be very careful what you wish for! Think about it, Google Nest IP camera costs about USD 300, that’s like INR 22000, Ring (an amazon owned company) camera costs about the same, on the other hand, you have typical china made cameras with more features which are sold at amazon or flipkart for just INR 2000–3000, with hundreds of good reviews! (Typically these camera comes with mobile apps like yoosee, IPC360, smartlife, 360eye, toosee or some funny sounding name)

So why do Ring or Google or any good western brand cost so much more? Is it because they look better? Or build quality is better? Or the brand value? Or some other features like alexa or echo integration?

The answer is - It’s because these companies ensure privacy! you can be sure that no one else is peaking into your camera, the company itself is not collecting all the video feeds into their server.

Read this to get some more context about privacy issue with China’s IP cameras:

China's surveillance tech is spreading globally dfs delhi, raising concerns about Beijing's influence

So, my suggestion is, if you need one where privacy doesn’t matter, knock yourself out and buy anyone with good reviews from amazon. It will last sometime and once its broken, replace it with another cheap one... there are like 100 options!

But if you are buying to use inside your home security, need a long life, post sale support, and peace of mind that no one is looking inside your home security systems, then go for a good one. Ring, Google Nest, Hipcam.. something like that will do; it will cost significantly more but will give you the peace of mind and much better experience overall.