{"id":6297,"date":"2013-11-18T11:13:16","date_gmt":"2013-11-18T11:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alarm.anytrades.co.uk\/?p=40"},"modified":"2013-11-18T11:13:16","modified_gmt":"2013-11-18T11:13:16","slug":"alarm-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.local-quotes.co.uk\/guides\/getting-started\/alarm-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing an alarm for your home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regardless of whether you choose a bell\/siren alarm or a monitored option that\u2019s linked to a key holder or the police, your security package is set to provide a sophisticated yet easy-to-use house-sitting service.<\/p>\n

Once installed, the system is switched on using its control panel \u2013 often as simple as pressing a single button \u2013 and turned off by punching in a pre-set code, which is usually four numbers.<\/p>\n

Many systems also offer a key fob to provide instant control from a distance.<\/p>\n

As the owner of a domestic intruder system, you do not have any legal responsibilities but legislation states that alarms should not ring continuously for more than 20 minutes. Non-compliance could result in environmental health officers entering your home to silence the alarm and issuing a fine for noise pollution.<\/p>\n

Bell\/siren<\/h2>\n

The most common type of system uses a control panel to monitor zones in the home and emits a bell or siren alarm when a door or window is opened.<\/p>\n

Because it relies on noise to frighten away prowlers \u2013 or somebody nearby calling the police to intercept \u2013 before too much damage can be done or anything is stolen, this may not be the most effective option.<\/p>\n

Monitored systems<\/h2>\n

A monitored system checks whether your alarm has been set off accidentally and takes further action \u2013 either with a key holder or the police \u2013 if a break-in is suspected.<\/p>\n