What Makes a Good Home Security Provider?

Home owners have lots of responsibilities resting on their shoulders, and one of the most important of all is the duty to find and contract the services of a bona fide home security company.
Doing so gives a home owner the ability to relax a lot more than would otherwise be the case, and allows them to sleep more soundly at night and even to take extended leaves from home without worrying about whether or not their home and the possessions within it are safe.
But, how exactly does a home owner figure out which providers are leaders in the field, and which are merely second rate imitations of the real thing? First of all, it is advisable to dedicate a significant period to researching the topic, so as to avoid falling in the trap of ordering from a less than worthy provider-they are hoping you will hurry up and not take the time to do your research; it's part of their business plan! A few things to keep an eye out for when researching home security providers include who their other customers are, how long they have been in business, and what kinds of technologies they can include in the protection for your home.
Reliable providers will have a list of already existing clients published on their website (if a company doesn't have a website, then forget about them!), and it is a good idea to consult this list.
It is a good sign when you can find recognizable names and entities on this list, and if there are some federal courthouses and banks and other such illustrious entities on there, all the better! These clients really know who is worth their dollar, and you should be able to count on the judgment of the federal government and major public and private players.
As happens in many different industries, a long track record generally denotes a good track record; poor performance usually results in a short lifespan in the business world, and home security is no exception here.
The best and most reliable providers in the field have been in business for over a century already, and have come a long way from the rudimentary technologies originally used to secure homes and other premises-in fact, these long standing businesses have on average been at the forefront of innovation and development of new technologies in the sphere.
Lastly, make sure that the home security system a particular company is offering includes the latest technologies in the field.
Absolute musts-standard components that you cannot do without-include several infrared motion detectors, manual police and fire alarms, and a wall-mounted keypad.
Today, it is best to have a wireless system installed, as hard-wired systems are vulnerable to by-passing by savvy criminals with only the simplest of tools.
And finally, make sure that you have a back up communication method with the home security provider's monitoring center, for example the ability to use cellular tower communications technologies in addition to the land line connection normally used.