| Some window alarms emit not only a loud noise, | | | | potential danger. It takes just seconds for a child |
| but a shock that's designed to scare off intruders. | | | | to climb or fall out of a window. Window alarms |
| This is a great deterrent, but you'll need to take | | | | can also help ensure loved ones with dementia |
| care children, pets or unsuspecting visitors won't | | | | stay safely inside. |
| be scared or harmed if they accidentally trigger | | | | Although you may wish to invest in window |
| window alarms. | | | | alarms as part of a home security system you |
| Silent alarm windows are another option to | | | | purchase through a professional company, it isn't |
| consider. When these alarms are triggered, | | | | necessary to do so to be safe. You can easily |
| notification is immediately sent to your home | | | | purchase your own window alarms very |
| security monitoring company. It's also possible to | | | | affordably either in home goods stores or online. |
| set alarms so that you are instantly notified of an | | | | Small window alarms often attach with |
| intrusion. | | | | double-sided tape. It's then simply a matter of |
| Alarms designed for windows typically have on | | | | remembering to turn them on and replace the |
| and off switches, although some more advanced | | | | batteries as needed. |
| designs may involve keying in a code to turn | | | | Window alarms provide instant protection against |
| them off. One very convenient option for alarms | | | | burglars, and they also make you more aware of |
| is remote access, so you can turn them on or | | | | entrance points into your home. Once you've |
| off with a remote control. | | | | installed window alarms, you'll need to turn them |
| When choosing window alarms, consider how they | | | | off to open your windows. Most people find |
| may be of value in your home in addition to their | | | | they're much less likely to forget to close |
| primary function of keeping burglars out. For | | | | windows after airing out their homes when |
| example, if you have small children at home, | | | | they've invested in and started using window |
| window alarms that emit a noise can warn you of | | | | alarms. |