What protection do I have in my home?
What do you suggest as the expert?
Often people will ask what I personally recommend for protection devices on a security system.
I have a Qolsys Alarm system at my home by JCI.
At my house I have a simple alarm system that I can arm and disarm remotely and I have the following protection:
Monitored Smoke Detectors - Most homes have smoke alarms that are not monitored.
I have monitored CO Carbon Monoxide sensors
I have 6 water sensors in my home tied to my Water Shut off valve so if there is a leak the house water gets shut off and I get notified.
I have security door status switches on the doors
I have motion detectors
I have indoor and outdoor cameras that alert me for example if a person enters my back yard but the cameras don’t alert me if an animal is in the yard.
I have a Video Doorbell from Alarm.com with analytics
We have a panic button that my wife can wear when I am out of town.
When we go downstairs the motion sees us and turns the lights on for 10 minutes and they shut off unless we are still downstairs.