Continue reading »]]> Direct Communications announces Home Security Affiliate Program for Renters.  Sub Agents can now join the Home Security Affiliate Program and promote home monitoring and alarm services to residential customers.  Traditional phone lines are not required, customers have the option to use cellular monitoring.  To join the Home Security Affiliate Program Agents may apply online .

Benefits of the Home Security Affiliate Program:

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RENTERS AND HOME OWNERS ARE WELCOME

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IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SELLING HOME SECURITY, DIRECT COMMUNICATIONS RENTER PROGRAM WILL ACCOMMODATE YOUR HOME OWNER ALARM PROGRAM.

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How to Install a Wireless Home Security System

Wireless home security systems do not typically require professional installation. In this capacity, they are simpler than traditional home security systems that can require complicated wiring by professionals. With the tools lying around your house, you can probably install your new alarm system by yourself.

This short guide is meant to be general information that may help you decide whether or not a wireless home security system is for you. When you actually buy an alarm system, you’ll want to pay close attention to the directions that come with it to insure proper installation.

Wireless Home Security System Installation

Part 1: Planning

The first thing you’re going to want to do is figure out where you want to put the control panel. Typically, it’s easiest for everybody to place it by the door you use most frequently. You also need it to be near an electrical outlet (don’t choose one that’s switch-controlled). Don’t pick a space where it’s easily viewed from the door or windows (you don’t want would-be burglars to be able to scope out your system ahead of time).

Next, figure out where the best place is to put your security and fire sensors. Also choose a location for the inside alarm siren. Don’t put it in an obvious location (where the burglar could find and destroy it quickly), but don’t put it somewhere where the sound will be muffled wither (i.e. closet, in upholstery).

Part 2: Control Panel Installation

Position the control panel at the height where it’s easy to access the keypad and read the display. Despite the name “wireless home security system” there will indeed by a wire involved in connecting the control panel to the outlet. To avoid tampering, you should run this wire through the wall (drill holes behind the control panel and below the outlet, then connect the two). Most systems will come with a backup battery in case the plug is unplugged or the power goes out.

Installation could be a little more complicated if you are installing a monitored home security system. This will involve also connecting a phone line. Depending on your experience, you may need to have the alarm company technician help you with this stage. Consult the instructions that come with the system to complete installation of the control panel.

Part 3: Siren Installation and Programming

Consult the manufacturer’s instructions for directions on programming the dials on the siren. Typically, you can use a small screwdriver to set the house code. As with the control panel, you’ll want to plug the siren into an electrical outlet that isn’t switch-controlled.

Part 4: Control Panel Programming

You’ll use the control panel’s keypad to program the features of the alarm system. Some systems will come with worksheets to help you prepare and program the control panel. This will make things smoother.

Part 5: Sensor Installation

At this point, it’s time to install the alarm system’s sensors. You will have door and window sensors to install. Each will probably consist of a magnet and a transmitter. The transmitter gets attached to the edge of the window frame or door while the magnet should be attached to the window/door.

Some systems come with PIRS (Passive Infrared Motion Sensors), smoke detectors, broken-glass sensors, and other features. While these features are not typically difficult to install (a few screws, some plastic sheetrock anchors), it is important to place them carefully in order to achieve the best results. Therefore, you should read the instructions that come with the alarm system carefully.

Part 6: Test It

The last step is to test your newly installed wireless home security system. Your control panel should come with a “test” mode. Make sure to test all of the sensors and all of the functions of the security system. If everything works, you’re done. You’ll want to test your system once a month or so to make sure everything is in working order.

How to Choose a Home Security System

A home security system is not only a monetary investment, but it is an investment in your family’s safety. Therefore, it’s important that you carefully consider each potential home security system before purchasing it. Do you want wired or wireless? Security cameras or just entryway sensors? A solely indoor alarm system or one that monitors both indoors and outdoors? Self-contained or monitored by an outside agency? As you can imagine, more features typically mean more money. You can save more than 50% if you can install the home security system yourself.

Wireless alarm systems are easier to install and can often be handled by a do-it-yourselfer with a few basic tools. While wireless systems tend to be more expensive, installing it yourself can make it comparable or even cheaper than a hard-wired system. However, if you’re going to choose a continually monitored system (an alarm that calls you and your security monitoring agency with a prerecorded help message), installation will become trickier, and you may need to call in a professional. If you do want to tackle everything yourself, make sure you check with the local building department in order to find out what kind of fire codes and electrical codes you need to obey.

For large houses full of valuables, you’ll probably want to have a security system designed specifically for your needs by a professional security company. They will typically handle installation also as both wiring and programming tend to get quite complicated when covering larger areas.

Home Security Systems

Home security systems, burglar alarms, security alarms, there are many different names for systems that are basically designed to protect your home and your family. Although all burglar alarms serve the same basic function, there is a lot of variety out there, and it is a good idea to decide what sort of home security system is best for you before you go out with credit card in hand.

How Home Security Systems/Burglar Alarms Work

All alarm systems have triggers. The two main types of burglar alarms are ones that are tripped when someone breaks an electrical circuit, and alarms that are tripped when motion is detected.

Electric Circuit Burglar Alarms

Alarms that use electrical circuits are the simplest types of alarm systems. They are usually used to guard the perimeter of the house, possible entryways a burglar might use to enter your home. These kind of home security systems can be divided into two types: closed-circuit systems and open-circuit systems.

With closed-circuit systems, the electric circuit remains closed as long as the door is shut. If someone opens the door, the circuit is interrupted, and the alarm is triggered. An open-circuit system is just the opposite; when someone opens the door, the circuit is completed, electricity flows, and the alarm is triggered.

Motion Detectors

Motion detectors are the other main types of home security systems. They are useful for detecting burglars who are already in the house. Motion detectors work by sending out radio energy and monitoring the reflection pattern. If the reflection pattern is disturbed, for example by somebody walking into the room, the alarm is triggered and a signal is sent to the control box.

Motion detectors and open- or closed-circuit alarms can be combined to create a comprehensive home security system.

Categories of Home Security Alarm Systems

Single Premises Alarms

These cheap alarm systems have a single purpose: to warn your family about a specific type of danger. They can include CO detectors, smoke detectors, or battery-operated door wedge alarms.

Local Alarm Systems

When somebody triggers a local alarm system, a siren sounds, warning the house’s occupants (and neighbors) of intruders. These kind of alarm systems don’t do anything besides activate a siren, however, so if nobody is around to respond to the noise, they may not be that effective. However, the noise alone is often enough to scare away would-be burglars.

Telephone Dialer Systems

The next step up from local alarm systems are telephone dialer systems. These types of alarms dial preprogrammed numbers if the alarm is tripped. From there, the security service is contacted which in turn contacts local police or fire departments and the homeowners. This is all automated. Typically, telephone dialer systems will call up to four numbers and play a prerecorded request for assistance message.

Continually Monitored Security Systems

The most effective (and most expensive) type of burglar alarms are continually monitored security systems. With these types of alarms, tripping the alarm alerts your security monitoring company. Real people in turn call the police/fire department. Some companies will send a security officer to your home to check in on things.

• Control Panel-- No matter what system you choose, it will have a master control panel. People usually choose to locate it somewhere convenient since it controls all the operations of the home security system.
• Sensors & Transmitters–Sensors detect changes in the surrounding environment (such as someone trying to enter the premises) and through the use of transmitters, they then send a wireless signal via radio waves to the control panel where the receiver is housed. Sensors are typically placed at doors and windows.
• Touchpads–Remote touchpads allow users to operate the security system when they are not next to the control panel and are typically installed at convenient places around the house.
• Central Monitoring Receiver–These are often used in conjunction with monitored alarm systems and will be hooked up to the telephone line.
• Sirens–Sirens are often employed for scaring away intruders.
• Lamp Modules–Many people employed light timers as part of a security system; these serve to trick a would-be burglar into thinking someone is at home, thus acting as a deterrent.

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Continue reading »]]> December 30, 2009- Direct Communications launches Qwest affiliate program. Retailers who operate in the Qwest 14 state footprint can sell Qwest home phone, Qwest long distance, and Qwest internet services to residential customers.

Direct Communications is also launching the first Master Agent affiliate program for CALL CENTERS. Any certified call center can now market from anywhere in the United States and sell within the Qwest 14 state footprint.

Benefits of the DC Qwest affiliate program :

• Commissions on Qwest internet
• Commissions on Qwest local phone service
• Commissions on Qwest long distance
• Bundle your satellite television sales

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