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They’ve also been known to add in perks like free
installations for low tier packages, and freebies like a Nest Thermostat with the right video setups. However, reading the fine print is important: ADT monitoring has some of the most restrictive contracts in the business. Your home is an important extension of yourself, and its security is paramount. Home security should be a high priority in your life, but the installation of a home security system can be prohibitively expensive. The costs associated with technology and monitoring systems can seemingly put home security out of reach for you; however, there are a number of things you can do to make your home safer without spending a fortune. The judicious use of common sense is your best weapon against the violation of your home and property. Locking your doors and windows at night or when you leave may seem obvious, but you might be surprised by how often thieves and other criminals gain access to homes by simply entering through unlocked doors. Even if you are only leaving your home for a short time, the habit of locking all entries is one that can save you from the horrible
experience of a break in. Outside lighting can be just as effective at deterring burglars as expensive security systems. You should ensure that your doors are kept well lit at all times. When an intruder sees that invading your home will put him or her in the spotlight, they probably will not bother with your property.
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With a professionally monitored system, when a smoke or intrusion alarm is triggered, an agent will first try to reach you via the two way control panel before calling
your listed phone number. If you fail to respond, the agent will call 911 to dispatch an emergency responder to your home. The nice thing about professionally
installed systems is you don't have to lift a finger; after you've placed your order a technician will come to your home, set everything up for you, and show you how the system works. It's important to note that in some areas you may have to file for a permit to have a security system installed in your home. Nearly all of the latest DIY and high end home security systems offer support for voice control via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and in some cases Apple Siri, which allows you to unlock doors, change thermostat settings, open the garage, and arm or disarm your system with a spoken command to a connected device like an Amazon Echo or a Google Home speaker. Many also offer support for IFTTT If This Then That applets, which use triggers from IFTTT compatible web services and devices to create an action. For example, you can create an applet that says if a garage door is opened to turn on the floodlight. Whether you decide to go with a DIY system or opt for a professionally installed system, you'll have to pay a monthly or annual fee if you require monitoring, and in some cases, you'll be hit with a monthly fee to pay off the cost of hardware components. With most DIY systems, such as the SimpliSafe Home Security Kit, the Ring Alarm Security Kit, and the Nest Secure, you purchase the hardware outright and can avoid any monthly fees if you decide to self monitor. If you add monitoring, fees will vary: SimpliSafe charges $14. 99 per month for its no contract monitoring service, while Nest charges $29 per month.
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The keypad, also available in black or white and powered by four standard AA batteries, sees the biggest design improvement, with a 2. 5 inch LCD replacing a tiny monochrome screen. Nicely sized, round backlit rubber buttons replace the tiny oval ones on the old keypad. A proximity sensor is a
nice touch, illuminating the keypad for nighttime use. The larger screen also makes the system setup process
much easier, since you just pair all the components using easy step through menus on the display. Each component has a small button you press to pair it with the system.
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