One of the most important decisions when buying a home security system is whether to pay a monthly fee for professional monitoring or try to save money and self-monitor your system. Although self-monitoring is, in some cases, free, there are three big reasons to consider a professionally monitored home security system:
1. Around-the-clock security: A third-party monitoring service is always watching to ensure authorities are notified as quickly as possible. They’re watching for security issues as well as smoke and possible EMS needs.
2. Possibility for a faster police response: With the rise in false alarms, emergency services are more likely to respond to an alarm when it’s reported by a reputable professional monitoring service.
3. Safer when you’re away: Professional monitoring services can alert authorities if you’re not home, even when you’re asleep or unreachable.