Let me start by telling you that there are literally hundreds of different alarm master controls on the market. So, how do you know which one to select? As you talk to various alarm companies, you will hear some names…

Glass-break sensors are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Here are the most common methods of detecting glass breakage. Audio glass-break sensors are placed in a room next to the area to be protected. They are designed to…

Photoelectric beams are another form of motion detection…sort of. Sort of? This type of motion detector is somewhat different than the rest. You have probably seen many forms of them and not known it. An example would be the annunciation…

Let’s have a look at the five most popular types of motion detectors and how to bypass alarm systems. Infrared motion detectors are the most widely used in security today. They are usually passive detectors, which means that they simply…

Contact switches are the most frequently used pieces of alarm detection equipment and, interestingly, are the easiest to circumvent. They are typically applied to moveable doors and windows in both homes and businesses. They come in many shapes and sizes…

Let’s have a look at how an alarm system works. Sometimes I am truly amazed at how basic it can be. I think you will be too. You won’t need to be an electronics whiz. Just sit back, relax, and…