The two basic types of security systems
January 29th, 2010
There are two basic types of home security systems that the major companies offer. The first is called a two-way system. This system communicates using your phone line. When the alarm goes off the system takes over the phone line and connects with the monitoring station directly. This type has one major flaw, if the burglars are smart enough to cut your phone line the system can’t get through to the monitoring station. Prices for these are around 39.99-44.99 it depends on the company.
The next type is called a cellular primary. This system communicates much like a cell phone. It communicates with the monitoring station first through a satellite and then it is goes to the monitoring station. If you don’t have a home phone line then this is the best option. Prices for cell primary systems are usually between 44.99 and 51.99. There is also a two way with cellular back up. Most companies offer this option that way if your phone line fails then the system can communicate cellularly.
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