The security hub is located with the smartwiring hub to permit interconnection of the security system to other devices in future if required.  In essence, security systems have detectors, keypads and sirens. 

Security Detectors can be motion sensors using heat or microwave technology, point to point laser or infrared laser beams, Pressure sensors, Magnetic Position sensors on doors and windows etc.

Keypads are used along with remote controls and dial in facilities to set and unset the alarm.  Night arm buttons by the bed allow the system to be partially armed, for example the door and window sensors are activated, but the occupant can walk around inside the house without setting off the alarm.  Any keypad can also be used as a panic button to sound the sirens and call monitoring if connected. 

Sirens come in two main types - Indoor Piezo sirens to alert occupants of a fire or activation and to drive burglars out of the building, and external sirens to alert neighbours to an activation and guide monitoring to the site.  The presence of a siren box on the outside of a house is also a great deterrent.

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