New tech adds functions to alarm systems

With wireless alarms and traditional alarm systems becoming more popular because of the extra peace of mind they provide, Americans are beginning to invest more in their safety.

Ann Hoke, a columnist for Tennessee newspaper the Murfreesboro Post, spoke to Henry Horton, a security expert who said that home alarm systems are among the most easily installed and cost-efficient forms of protection out there, often lowering insurance premiums. New technology in home security systems provide a range of options to be sure homeowners are always one step ahead of burglars.

Horton said that alarm systems can be hard-wired or wireless and can be connected with a round-the-clock monitoring center. He also pointed out that many alarm systems double as fire and carbon monoxide detectors.

Horton's points were echoed by Ken Mara, a security expert based in New York.

“New technology found in alarm systems can perform more than just alerts of a security breach or fire," said Mara. "Systems come with basic to advanced features to monitor the dwelling's environment, including temperature changes indicating the heat is off or a flood, control lighting and much more."

Horton and Mara pointed out that home security technology is multi-purpose, but new innovations could take this aspect of security systems to new levels. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, a company demonstrated how consumers can monitor and control home security - doing everything from unlocking doors to programming lights - via a system synced to a smartphone, reported The New York Times.

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