Every monitored security package comes with its own unique combination of equipment and features. In order to choose the best type of apartment security system for your space, you have to first know what your options are. So what are the most effective types of apartment security systems?
Security Camera
Security cameras are one of the most popular accessories of apartment and home security systems, and for a good reason. Surveillance camera systems outside of your apartment door let monitoring happen 24/7. A well-placed monitored security camera can record suspicious activity, give you valuable peace of mind, and help keep you safe.Most small security cameras can see at a range of about 10 to 30 feet. Most models also offer stunning night vision footage. With this impressive combination, security cameras make it possible to detect suspicious activity from great distances during the day or the night.
You have a lot of options when choosing a security camera, like whether you want one that is powered by battery versus electricity, one that transmits footage over a wi-fi network to a mobile app versus one that stores footage on an SD card, or if you want one that constantly collects footage versus one that films only when its motion sensor is activated. Whether you want a more traditional piece of equipment or one of the fancier smart home devices, there is a camera system out there to suit your needs.
Virtually everyone today owns a smartphone, and it isn't hard to find a wireless security camera that connects to an app. Security cameras that connect to a mobile app allow you to see what your camera sees from just about anywhere. With your app, you can have eyes on your apartment as long as you have connection to a mobile data or wi-fi network.
Security cameras can be placed wherever you would like. Typical outdoor placement for a security camera is above entryways. Typical indoor placement is in high-traffic areas and within sight of where valuables are stored. Security cameras are an important piece of an effective apartment security system. The peace of mind that comes from knowing you have a recording of anything that takes place in or near your apartment is irreplaceable.
Alarm
Alarms have been proven to be an extremely effective security method. Nothing deters burglars quite like unwanted attention, and that is exactly what alarms offer. Installing an alarm system is a smart and easy way to protect your apartment.Classic alarm monitoring systems have a keypad that can be disarmed by correctly entering a security code. Your code should be a number that is meaningful and easy to remember. When the system is armed, the alarm will sound if the code is not entered within a few seconds of any door or window being opened.
Classic alarm monitoring systems have a keypad that can be disarmed by correctly entering a security code. Your code should be a number that is meaningful and easy to remember. When the system is armed, the alarm will sound if the code is not entered within a few seconds of any door or window being opened.
Smart alarms are installed more commonly today than classic alarms. Smart alarms can be operated from an in-home keypad just like classic systems, but they also offer the option of remote control. These alarms can be armed and disarmed from an app.
Motion Detector
Motion detectors use sensors to determine if there is movement inside of your apartment. This is usually accomplished through a mobile app. Motion detectors use sensors to determine if there is movement inside of your apartment. They are an effective type of security system because they can capture potential intruders inside of your apartment by alerting you automatically to their presence.Using a motion detector inside of your apartment can be tricky if you have pets, as they will set off the sensor whenever they move through its line of sight.
Motion Detector Light
Motion detector lights are a hands-off form of monitoring. They are a great addition to any apartment security system because every light is equipped with a motion sensor that, when activated, turns on the lights. Motion detector lights deter burglars because they literally put them in the spotlight. No intruder wants to be visible, and motion detector lights make it harder for a burglar to know what areas outside your apartment will be illuminated before they test them out themselves. The more motion sensors there are, the more lights that will turn on unpredictably.A common misconception throughout the housing community is that leaving lights on at all times keeps intruders at bay. The light might make it look like someone is home, but it turns out that this theory is not has helpful as people originally thought. When lights are constantly turned on, it actually gives thieves an opportunity to canvas an area and locate spots that are always in the shadows. This lets intruders the chance to identify areas in the shadows where they can go undetected. Having a light with a motion sensor is one of the easiest security measures you can add to your apartment security system to keep burglars unawares while simultaneously deterring suspicious activity.
Window Sensor
Break-ins happen less frequently through windows, but they still happen. If you want your apartment to be truly secure, you can't forget your windows. Taking a little time to make sure your windows are secure is an easy way to increase your peace of mind.Window sensors promptly notify you if one of your windows is broken or if someone tries to access your apartment through one of your windows. They are an extremely smart type of security system to have in your apartment.
Wireless window sensors are composed of a network of switches and sensors. A switch with a small circuit is placed on the frame of one of your windows, and a magnet is placed right next to the switch. The magnet attaches to the window pane. When your windows are closed, the magnet holds the metal in the switch together. This allows an electric current to flow uninterrupted throughout the frame of your window.
When your windows are opened, the electric current flowing through the frame is interrupted. As the switch and the magnet separate, the sensor signals a security control panel, which triggers an alarm.
Not all window breaches happen when a window is open, so window sensors are also equipped with noise detection software. This noise detection triggers the alarm if one of your windows is broken rather than opened.