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Common Home Security Terms and What They Mean

When you first start learning about home security systems, some of the terms used to describe the systems may be unfamiliar to you. Having a home security glossary helps you make sense of all the great features that work together to keep your family safe. This glossary explains four of the most common terms used in home security systems. Why each of these aspects is so important also becomes apparent after learning the relevant glossary terms.

Wireless Home Security

When you begin shopping for security systems, look for systems that offer wireless security systems. This glossary term describes a security system that is connected and controlled online via secure wireless Internet networks. A wireless home security system is easy to install because technicians do not need to build additional wiring into your home. This type of system also gives you the remote ability to control lights, door locks, security cameras and other security aspects.

Security Monitoring

This home security glossary term refers to the team of people who monitor your home security and contact authorities if security appears compromised. For example, if an alarm goes off, the monitoring team uses your wireless security network to check in on your home's status. If there is evidence of a break-in, a fire or similar threats, the monitoring team contacts the police or fire department. Security monitoring gives you extra peace of mind because you know that a team is working to keep you safe and send help when needed.

Home Automation

The glossary definition of “home automation” describes any automated system that you control remotely from a wireless device. With home automation, you easily lock and unlock your home’s doors from anywhere. You can turn up the thermostat if there is a sudden cold spell. You can check security cameras remotely and even adjust the camera angle to see more. Home automation also lets you stay networked with other members of your family. When another family member unlocks a door, for example, you receive a text or email notification.

Smarthome

The last home security glossary term in this list is "smarthome": the fully automated, fully wireless home that integrates security, monitoring, remote control, and customized and programmed home functions. When you live in a smarthome, your thermostat checks local weather reports and automatically adjusts the temperature, where your stereo is wirelessly connected to your garage and starts playing your favorite music when the garage door opens.

Learn these and other glossary terms to better understand your home security system. There are many benefits to installing a security system in your home, and a glossary defines terms that put those benefits in perspective to explain just a few of the advantages of home security.