What type of home security alarm control panel should I shop? What detectors should be included in the security system? We will clarify the types of alarm control panel and detectors and help you to know what you need.
GSM alarm control panel and TCP/IP or WiFi network panel are the most popular two types control panels nowadays. The difference of them is, TCP/IP or WiFi will connect the alarm control panel to router. The alarm panel will make sound warning when alarm is triggered. Then it send alarm message to wechat, app or email. (But it will not call or send SMS to your mobile). GSM alarm panel will make sound warning as well if it is enabled once alarm is triggered. Then it call preset alarm receiving mobile and send SMS. It will send alarm message to wechat, app.
So, if you need to get SMS or voice call for alarm, you need to shop GSM alarm control panel. 2G alarm panel is graduatelly upgrated to 4G alarm panel for market need.
What detectors should be included in home security system? Smoke detector and motion sensor, door contact are the basic required detectors for home security system. Smoke detector is used in every room to prevent fire disaster. Motion sensor is installed in living room, bedroom to detect intrusion and make alarm. Door contact is used to sense door open status and trigger alarm.
For further security protection, gas sensor with solenoid valve can be installed in kitchen room to detect gas leakage and trigger alarm. Perimeter beam or infrared detector can be installed to sense burglary outdoor and trigger alarm at first time.
After that, siren strobe indoor or outdoor is needed to notify home families and neighbors of the alarm event. People can check the spot and take further action.
IP camera is needed for home security at vacation or empty home. If no one at home, IP camera can be used to remote monitor home.
