October 12, 2012
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​VOIP Phone Systems Not Good For Home Security
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If you're looking to get a home security system installed, you may have heard that VOIP isn't a good thing to hook it up to. And you would be right. A letter from a major home security company to its customers detailed the reasons why a VOIP system isn't good. Should the alarm be triggered, the system will shut off all of the phones in a home in order to be able to access the line and dial emergency services. ut with a VOIP system, the phone must be directed to the alarm system via its ATA.
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Another reason VOIP isn't preferred by some companies is because they say computer data transmitted over VOIP lines can become garbled. However, this may largely depend on the quality of a home's VOIP connection. 











Thinking More About Home Security Systems


Mon, 24th June, 2013





When you think about home security systems, the first thing that comes to mind may be some type of burglar alarm to ward off criminals. There are a number of different ways you can protect your place, and burglary is not the only danger. There are a number of different threats that you should be concerned about. Thankfully, there are precautionary measures you can take to protect your house from these dangers.



Protection for your house can come in many forms, and it is important to utilize the necessary tools for full protection. Burglar alarms are probably one of the most popular forms of defending your home. It is always good to have a decent system installed around your house to alert you of a break-in. You can find everything from technology to protect your windows, to alarms that alert you when you door is being tampered with. There is something for nearly everything.



In addition to internal alarms, external elements can also be added to your home to deter break-ins. For instance, motion sensitive light and timers can be added outside of your place for protection. At night, when someone comes too close to your home, the lights will turn on and likely scare off intruders.



You can also use lights with timers inside of your house. If you are going away on a trip, you can set your timers to turn on at night, so that people will think there is someone at home. If people think your home, they will likely not try to enter.



If you really want to go the distance and utilize certain systems to protect yourself, you can opt for a panic button, or a panic room. Panic buttons are used to alert authorities when an emergency occurs. When the button is pressed, authorities will respond as soon as possible. Panic rooms are used for homeowners to retreat to when burglars enter the place. They are rooms that are secure and nearly impossible to break into.



Criminals are not the only thing you should protect your house from. Fires and chemical poisoning are also very threatening elements you should be concerned about as well. When it comes to defending your place against fires, simply installing smoke detectors should do the trick. Simply place smoke detectors throughout your place, in order to pick up any sign of smoke that may occur in or out of your place of residence.



Gas, such as carbon monoxide, is another thing to consider. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas, due to the fact that you can not see it nor smell it, but it is still very deadly. Thankfully, installing a carbon monoxide detector in your house can help you stay safe. These detectors will sound off and alert you to leaks and the presence of the deadly gas.



When you are arming your house with these various devices, it is important to pick the right ones. There are a lot of expensive products out there, and you don't want to pay for something you don't need. Try looking for affordable and quality devices. Look online for some helpful reviews and tips for smoke detectors and burglar alarms. Home security systems are a great investment for any homeowner to have.