What Security System Is Right For Your Home

How To Choose The Right Security System

 The need for home security is increasing every year. Even if you don’t live in a high crime area, where you live may become one.
You may not see the need for one at the moment, but criminals aren’t obliged to stay in one particular area. They are always on the lookout for easy targets. For your peace of mind, if nothing else, it would be a good idea to look into home security systems. 
Home security systems not only protects your valuables and goods, but also your family too. Just having one can put off casual, would-be intruders.

Families with small children may well consider the benefits of this kind of surveillance and monitoring. Like most services nowadays, there are plenty of options. With the new technology incorporated, these are easy to install and to operate.
We at On Guard Security and Communications understand that it’s not easy to choose. 

Home Security Options

The system you choose depends on your own particular concerns. The good news is that now electronic home security systems are cheaper than they have even been before. It has become much more affordable.


Personal security is available more readily. Also, you can pick and choose which system, or parts of a system that suit you best.

Monitor your home

If you are out all day working, you can put in motion sensor cameras that monitor the outside of your property and trigger an alarm silently or set off a loud siren.

For double security, they can also be mounted inside your home. These not only detect motion, but also record. That way you have evidence of any incident. These devices can be monitored and operated by you personally when hooked up to a smart phone or computer.


On the other hand, you can leave the responsibility of monitoring, alarm, and response to your home security system to the security firm who installed it.

Door Security

If you don’t want a fully integrated system you can have windows and doors wired up to remote alarms coupled with entry access.

The simplest is restricted door entry, electronically controlled by a keypad and entry codes. These can also be operated by smart keys or swipe cards.

Consider Your Security

One step up from that is to add surveillance cameras. These monitor who comes to your door. A monitor screen inside your residence also lets you decide who can enter and who can’t before even approaching your door.


Above is just a taste of what is on offer in home security systems as there are different combinations to choose from. Here at On Guard Security and Communications we will help you choose which kind of system will suit your needs and budget. 

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To learn more about On Guard see here CCTV System Installation, Servicing and Repairs