Video monitoring systems

Deciding on whether or not to purchase an alarm monitoring system needs to be thought through thoroughly as it can be a large annual expense. For most of us it gives us that extra sense of security for our house. Often the decision is influenced by where one lives or where the

office is located and also by the contents of your house or office. They will always be certain areas that not only is it mandatory to have an alarm it is also expected that one has monitoring facility in order to have adequate security.

Is the reality of having a monitoring system as good as the idea of having one? There are so

many companies that supply this type of service one needs to be sure before you sign any contract. Regardless of what company you employ for these services one year minimum contract generally applies and sometimes it can be up to three years minimum contract especially if the price of fitting the alarm is bundled in as part of the overall package. Having the alarm fitted for

free is great at the beginning of the contract however be careful that you don't pay the price later on. Very often when the alarm is free, the monthly monitoring fee can be a little higher than their competitors. But the one that can catch people out is that automatic renewal clause that can be hidden in the small print of a contract.