We all know that we need some type of security system for our Toronto home security or business. Often our basic knowledge of this type of very valuable protection is limited. When it comes to choosing the protection we want to rely on we are really at the mercy of the Toronto security protection provider that we choose to deal with.

Here are the basics of how a standard Toronto home security will work. The basics are the same whether it is a wired security system that you choose or a wireless one, and the premise is the same for Toronto business security.

You will need at least one keypad for your security system. This is the unit that gives you the control over the system. They come in all different styles and types. This is the unit you will use to arm or disarm the system when you want. The most common place to locate the keypad is near the door where entry is made to the home the most frequently.

The keypads and devices that control the system come with various options. Depending on the security system you choose you may have the option to have additional wall mounted plates throughout the home that will allow you to arm or disarm the system from that particular location instead of having to use the main entrance control.

Your Toronto security system of choice has to be able to provide you with the necessary perimeter protection according to the layout and size of your residence or business. The system has to provide security for the vulnerable areas such as the doors and windows. Sensors are used in these locations and are most important for those situated at ground level. These sensors will alert the main panel when there is an attempt to open these items if the alarm is in active mode. Some of the options available here will be the time in which the alarm activates. For example, on the main entrance entry you want a short delay before the system activates so you have enough time to deactivate the system when you enter. Otherwise the alarm would trigger each time you entered your home or business.

Secondary protection

After your first line of defense against intrusion which is geared to preventing intruders from entering your home or business through the vulnerable areas as mentioned, consideration also has to be given to the interior. Your protection here lies with motion detectors and glass break protection. The motion devices senses when there is movement in the house and there is not supposed to be anyone there. Glass break sensors alert when glass is being broken by a would be intruder trying to enter through a window.

Going beyond to Toronto Safety Monitoring

Aside from intruders care and concern has to be shown for mishaps such as fire, carbon monoxide,low temperature situations and flooding. Protection by way of alert for these serious mishaps can be included in the Toronto security system.

The Security of Knowing Someone Will Respond

The best Toronto home security protection and for business as well is the security systems that allow for live monitoring. This way you always know that someone is going to respond to your security need. You will always have the peace of mind in knowing that when your security alarm is activated that you will be notified and if the need is there for emergency responders it will be taken care of by the monitoring station. Usually the monitoring station will do its communication via the telephone or internet and may use GSM communication for a backup.

So now you have a basic understanding of how a security system works, you can at least give some thought as to what your home or business would require for the best protection. Using this basic knowledge you can now converse in a much more comfortable manner with our Toronto security experts by asking questions that will be important to you. You will be faced with many choices such as whether you want a wired or wireless system for example. Our security experts here at Pre-lock will afford you all the advice and recommendations you need to make the right choice for your home or business security.