Apartment Alarm Systems How-To Guide

So you've moved and you're outside of your comfort zone. The neighborhood is great, but you want some security beyond the typical chain-lock and dead-bolt. As a savvy citydweller you know that locks can be bumped, and anyone can kick through a chain lock.

What is the next step? How do you ensure your apartments security when you're home and away?

Apartment alarm systems are the next step. With the rising prevalence of cellular monitoring and wireless do-it-yourself home security, you can't afford NOT to install your own. How, you ask, do you pick the right components for your space?

First and foremost you need to count the entries into your new place that you need to protect with your apartment alarm system. Count the doors, sliders included, that enter into your apartment from the outside. Next, count all accesible windows.

Tallying the doors and windows will give you an idea of the number of Entry Sensors you need to include with your system. If you're on the ground floor (you lucky dog, you!) Motion Sensors are your next step. For upper floor apartments with windows only accessible through fire-escapes, Motion Sensors don't need to be a main concern (but they certainly don't hurt!).

Motion Sensors are best used in 'high traffic' areas, or rooms with many windows. Your sun-room needs one, and that hallway that connects every room in your house should get a motion detector, too.

Typical cellular systems include a Keypad, Keychain Remote, and Base Station (like the one we provide at SimpliSafe) included with every system. If you don't live alone, your roomies will need a Keychain Remote, too.

Now that we've got the count of our sensors, give a call over to a security consultant at 888 957 4675 to get the prices on equipment and services. Don't forget, when you move you take it with you. You can add and subtract at anytime, so there's no reason to stress!