Alarm systems are systems designed to protect various assets against theft or burglary. An alarm system can refer to the alarm system on a car which would usually be comprised of a trigger aspect such as a window breaking or a door being opened and will respond with an alarm mechanism, the alarm systems are all vastly different but the usual response would be a siren or hooter audible alarm, a visible signal such as the car’s lights flashing and in some cases a direct message to the owner such as an sms.
Alarm systems for cars can also include satellite tracking set ups which will alert the owner and the car tracking company to any unauthorised movement of the car itself, this is a silent alarm which will result in the stolen car being tracked down by a recovery team and the police. Alarm systems like this have become common place in this country lately due to insanely high crime rates and incidences of violent robbery.
You can also get similar alarm systems for other assets, such as your home. Home invasion is a very real threat in this country and early warning is the best solution to ensure your family is safe, a full alarm system which is somewhat visible, such as an electric fence or burglar bars, is also useful because it acts as a deterrent to criminals as it shows that your property will be much more difficult to invade. There is almost no fool proof alarm system or your home, the only thing will prevent any outsider from entering your house would be a wall over 4 metres high.
The most vital alarm systems you can invest in for your home would be one that is connected to an armed response service which will arrive at your doorstep should they pick up any interference which has set off your alarm. South Africa is obsessive about alarm systems in our houses and these now include all sorts of fantastic devices such as infrared detection ala Mission Impossible and CCTV systems with automatic lighting upon disturbance. There are many alarm systems available to help ensure your families safety.
