Did you know burglars consider a home without a security alarm system the easiest to break into?
It has never been as ideal as it is today to install a home alarm system. Current statistics report a property crime every 3.7 seconds. Besides the fact that technological advancements have made home security systems affordable and more effective, it must be comforting to know your home is less likely to be broken into than a home without a security alarm system.
The trend towards more sophisticated and affordable security alarm systems is set to continue into 2019. To keep your home and family safe, you need to consider the following home security and alarm systems trends for 2019.
1. Complete Wireless Technology
Increasingly, security alarm systems are adopting wireless technologies. This is informed by the fact that wireless is less cumbersome and messy than wired technologies. 2019 will see a movement towards the adoption of complete wireless alarm systems. If you are a DIY person, a wireless alarm system is perhaps the easiest to install. They are also ideal in places that are impossible or impractical to run wires.
On the other hand, wired security systems are perfect if you have them installed correctly by a professional. They are less costly than wireless systems and require little or no maintenance since they don’t rely on batteries to run. Wireless sensors are quick and easy to install. The downsides notwithstanding, the fact that wireless alarm systems are easy to install and configure will continue to inform their dominance into 2019 and beyond.
2. Alternative Networking
2019 will see the adoption of alternative networking options. Currently, most home alarm systems are connected to a phone line or WiFi. Other options that are likely to gain traction in 2019 include Z-Wave and Zigbee, among others. For instance, the Smanos WIFI alarm system is perfect for homes since it connects to your local WIFI network. It generates push alarm notifications and sends them to your smartphone app. You can also use the smartphone to arm or disarm your system remotely.
3. High-Quality Video Cameras
Security cameras’ video quality has been improving over the last few years. 2019 is likely to see a dramatic jump in video quality. Today, most cameras feature 720p or lower. Current developments indicate we are rapidly moving towards 4K cameras that have superior video quality.
4. Easy to Install Security Systems
Although most alarm systems, especially the wireless ones, are easy to install, 2019 will feature systems that are extremely easy to install. Customers will be looking for security alarm systems they can effortlessly install and configure. However, advanced hardwired security systems require expert knowledge to install, and this scenario is likely to persist in 2019. Whether wireless or wired, you may still want to hire a professional, not because you can’t DIY, but so you can save time.
There should be no debate whether to install a home security alarm system or not. The reality is installing one is your home’s best chance of keeping intruders away. Unfortunately, a majority of homes do not have a security system. Nonetheless, 2019 will see a huge leap towards wireless alarm systems that are easy to install and configure. This, however, does not mean the wired system will become obsolete since they are still the most cost-effective in the long run.
Home security has undergone dramatic changes since the 1970s when rudimentary audio recordings and basic cameras were in vogue.
Today, high definition security devices are redefining home security in ways we could only dream of a couple of decades ago. Despite the improvements in home security gadgets, they are unbelievably affordable considering the quality of service they provide.
