What Type of Home Security System is Best for Your Home?

No two living situations are exactly the same, which is why when it comes to home security systems, it pays to consider your options. Whether your nest is full or empty, out in the country, or smack dab in the middle of town, you and your loved ones deserve the peace of mind that comes with the best security technologies geared toward your home.

What’s Keeping You Up at Night?

When you think of “home security,” what first comes to mind? Leaving an empty house while away on week-long business trips? Keeping burglars out after a wave of local thefts? Keeping certain teenagers in the house after curfew? Here are some other factors that may come into play when considering a security system:

• A mostly vacant home—whether a primary home that’s empty because of frequent travel or a second residence/vacation home
• Suspicious activity in the neighborhood
• A new baby
• Loss of a spouse
• Physical or mental health safety needs, in which keeping people in the house is just as important as keeping other people out
• A pet that needs care 
• Valuable assets that need protection 

What Features Do I Need? 

Once you spend some time assessing your household’s needs, consider what kind of system requirements will best respond to those needs:  

Access Control
Control the flow of who has access to your house, while also knowing who has entered and exited. 

Burglar Alarm
Feel safe in your own home with a best-in-class burglar alarm system powered by . Set your alarm system to operate whether you are away or home for the night. 

Home Security Cameras
Monitor and record everything that goes on around your home with security cameras. Customize the number of cameras depending on what rooms or outside areas you need to monitor.  

Find Your Solution 

The most effective way to secure your home is to consult with a trained security expert who can help you customize a solution. BCU Electric is your local source for the best in home protection. Schedule your free consultation today, and start sleeping better tonight!