Home Security Terms and Definitions

Alarm System: An alarm system consists of any mechanism that triggers an audio or visual alert to warn of a problem, such as a fire or a burglar entering.
Burglar Alarm: A burglar alarm is a mechanical system used to scare off burglars if they breach the protected area with a loud bell or siren. When monitored by a certified central station the property has the added protection of the local authorities being notified at the time of the incident.
CCTV: CCTV (closed circuit television) is a television system in which signals are not publicly circulated; cameras are linked to television monitors in a restricted region such as a store, an office building, or on a college campus.
Digital Video Monitoring System: Digital monitoring systems are video security systems that can be used with a VCR, DVR, or personal computer.
Electronic Surveillance System: Used to protect homes from break-ins, burglary, and assault. Can be in the form of burglar alarms that notify the police, security cameras, and closed circuit television systems.
Home Security System: Complete system that secures your home from various threats and catastrophic events.
Video Surveillance System: Used to protect homes and businesses from break-ins, burglary, and assault. Can be in the form of burglar alarms that notify the central station, security cameras, and closed circuit television systems.

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