In today's age, when the world practically revolves around technology and fashion trends, people rush to the shopping centers to grab the flashiest jewelry and the most advanced gadgets.  Most of them are attractive, too attractive that muggers and thieves consider them "hot items." Without a security system, criminal elements might invade your home, en route to taking your most prized assets.

Types of Security Systems

As the technology for security gets more advanced, so do the abilities of criminals in disarming security systems.  Multiple locks used to be adequate, until some thieves learned all about lockpicking.  Automated systems are now ideal, since they apply compounded means of protecting your home.  Here are some of the systems you can rely on:

• Hard Wired Security Systems – In installing a hard-wired system, its wires must be hooked up to your home's electrical circuit.  The most advanced models feature security cameras, an alarm system, smoke detectors, and detectors for harmful gases.  These devices are pretty sensitive, which is why it can monitor every activity in and out of your home, depending on the cameras' and the detectors' range.  Connecting the system usually requires the assistance of an electrician, unless you're adept at handling wiring systems.
• Wireless Security System – A wireless security system, as its name suggests, doesn't need to be connected to your home's wiring.  Once assembled, it should work fine.  It carries the same features as its hard-wired counterparts; however, the placement of cameras and detectors is critical.  Thick walls and other obstructions may hamper the system's efficiency.  Better run tests, first, before settling for the arrangement.
• Do-It-Yourself Security System – Simplified security system kits are designed in such a way that you can the assemble and install them on your own.  They have the same basic features as hard wired and wireless systems, but since they are simplified versions, they do not carry some of benefits of their more advanced cousins, such as 24-hour monitoring and some of the detectors.

For Your Safety

Apart from the mentioned security systems, you can also merge them with simpler means, like multiple locks and even guard dogs, all it takes to buy you more time to phone the cops before a burglar enters.  Safety is always the top priority for every homeowner.