Why You Need to Update Your Security System

You might think that buying and getting a security system installed once is enough to keep your property protected. However, systems get older over time, meaning that you will need to keep working on these systems to keep them running smoothly. Here are six reasons why you need to update your security system.

You Have an Outdated System

As technology advances so should your security system. If your security system is a couple of years old, you may be missing key technology that causes your system to be less effective. This can put you more at risk for security threats. It is recommended that you research how old your security system is and from there you can make your decision. 

You Want to Go Wireless

Initially, home security systems communicated to the central monitoring center by telephone lines. Now, things have changed and security systems can communicate through cellular radio or IP and wireless connections. Going wireless can help you access your security system in any location meaning that you can be watching your property at all times. 

You Use Bad-Quality Cameras

A camera is an essential part of a security system. New security systems now have high resolutions that can help you identify tiny details that will help you distinguish features of intruders and other issues you might come across sooner. However, if you have low-resolution cameras that show bad image quality, you could be more at risk for intruders.

You Want New Added Features

You might have a security system that has a camera and alarm, but nowadays you can improve your system by adding different features. Here are some elements you can add to your security system to make it more advanced:

• Water monitoring to help detect high water levels in your basement
• High/low-temperature monitoring which monitors the temperature within a space
• Access control that limits access to certain areas of a building
• Environmental device monitoring that checks a commercial building’s electrical or heating system status

You’re Looking for Automation Features

Even with security systems a couple of years old, you probably don’t have access to smart thermostats, lights, door locks, and plugs. In this case, sometimes it might be better to get a whole new security rather than trying to spend money upgrading your old one. 

Your Security System Just Doesn’t Work

Your security system might need an upgrade because it has stopped working entirely. In this case, it’s important to determine why the alarm might not be working and what next steps you need to take. Do you need to get a whole new system? Or do you need to just get an upgrade?

Let Instant Alarm help you with your next security system update.