How To Choose Home Security Window Contacts Atlanta
Home Security Window Contacts Atlanta are an integral part of your security system.
Just as the old saying goes, ” a chain is only as strong as the weakest link”, so too having windows that are not protected allows a burglar easy access to your home and family.
A standard “free” security system includes up to (3) window or door contacts. That will leave the remainder of your windows unprotected.
The answer…
Adding extra window contacts to cover the remaining unprotected windows.
What choices of Atlanta home security window contacts do I have?
Hard wired magentic window contacts:
- If your harm was prewired for an alarm system then this is the way to go. These magnetic window contacts will trip the alarm system whenever the system is activated & a window is opened.
- Not sure if your home was prewired? Open a window and look inside the window track and the sides of the window frame. Do you see any wires? Do you see any “round” plastic plugs that could be hiding your wires?
- If your home was not wired previously you may be able to have “hard wired” window contacts for each window if you have an accessable crawlspace or unfinished basement ceiling. Ask your Atlanta security system consultant
Wireless window contacts:
- Wireless magnetic contacts are the way to go if you do not have easy access to run alarm wires to each window.
- They contain long life state of the art batteries for maximum protection
How to wire window contacts Atlanta
Your window contacts may be wired in two different ways:
- Daisy chain wiring window contacts: to save money you may opt to wire several windows together in a “zone”. For example ”living room window zone” may have 4 or 5 windows tied together. When any one window is opened in this zone the alarm will sound.
- Individual window contact zones: This method allows you to know EXACTLY which window was opened in the event of a break in. Although this may cost more to prewire this way you will have greater control of your system.
Contact your Georgia security system company to discuss your op[tions for Home Security Window Contacts Atlanta