Advanced monitoring systems should connect to a 24-hour monitoring center that can simultaneously alert the monitoring system if there is evidence of a potential break-in or fire and alert emergency personnel to respond.

This can be a critical component to a security system if there are residents in the home that tend to roam throughout the house at night, or even pets that can easily set off a motion sensor unintentionally.

The number of entrances (including windows, doors and even small attic windows) can determine the complexity of your system, as well as determine the location for control centers that will turn the system on and off.

In an emergency, it is critical that your security provider installs the system´s control panels and keypads in the correct locations.

Some systems can be connected to carbon monoxide and smoke sensors, flood detectors and even the interior lighting system. Having a system connected to the interior lighting system can be extremely beneficial for illuminating the interior of the home during potential emergencies.