To deliver the best possible protection for your home and family, it is vitally important to have advanced home security system monitoring. A security system without monitoring is like an automobile without gasoline. In the same way, if your security system is not properly monitored, then there is no way for emergency personnel to be notified to respond when there is an intrusion, fire or other threat to your home and family.

Due to the unique protection afforded by a monitored alarm system, it is not surprising that FBI statistics reveal that a home without a monitored security system is 3 times more likely to be burglarized, and that the average loss for a residential burglary is $1607. A business without a monitored security system is 4.5 times more likely to be burglarized.

When the security system is tripped the main control panel will notify the alarm monitoring company that a breach has occurred. The information received is then interpreted by the monitoring professionals who promptly notify the appropriate authorities.

When your security system depends upon traditional telephone lines, your system is only as good as your telephone lines. If your telephone lines go down, your security system is worthless. Telephone lines can go down for a variety of reasons including but certainly not limited to having the phone cables cut by an intruder.

To enable your alarm system to work independently of your telephone lines, a cellular backup for your alarm system is indispensable. If the landlines are cut for any reason, your security system will still transmit an alarm to the appropriate authorities. Cellular backup transmits on a secure wireless phone network, which is completely separate and distinct from your traditional telephone lines. With the benefits of cellular backup, you will have a reliable system immune from the obstacles presented by systems dependent upon traditional telephone lines.

A wireless home security is superior to a wired version because: no unsightly wires draped throughout your home; the system can be installed quickly; the system components can be reconfigured easily without re-wiring, and most importantly the security system can't be compromised by cut wires. It's important that your security system have the ability to be armed and disarmed from anywhere, conveniently over the phone.

When reviewing security monitoring companies make sure the company is Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) listed. They should also meet the National Fire Protection Association standards.

In summary, your home security system is only truly effective when connected to a 24/7 monitoring center. A wireless system is easier to configure and update and make sure the company's monitoring center is U.L. listed.