Brinks Home Security Systems: The Award Winner

Security systems from Brinks Home Security --- winner of both Consumers Digest's "Best Buy" and J.D. Power and Associates' "Outstanding Customer Service Experience" awards --- include both home security equipment, alarm systems and sophisticated monitoring services.

A Complete Home Security Package from Brink's

Brink's Home Security offers a complete set of home security systems and equipment, from motion and glass break detectors, door/window and heat sensors, sirens and wireless remotes to sophisticated monitoring systems.

Here's a list of the products Brink's offers:

Detectors:

motion detectors - used to monitor open areas and is triggered when movement or body heat is detected
carbon monoxide detectors - detect dangerous carbon monoxide levels, sounds an alarm and alerts Brink's Home Security to notify government agency for assistance
glass break detectors - trigger security system after detecting sound of breaking glass
smoke and heat detectors - detect smoke or high temperatures, sounds an alarm and alerts the company to notify the local fire department

Sensors:

door and window sensors - these devices trigger the alarm if a door or window is opened
heat sensors - detect high temperatures, triggers an alarm and alerts Brink's to notify government agency for assistance
moisture sensors - detect water leaks and notifies homeowner
flex switches - combo glass break detector and window sensor used to detect the sound of breaking glass or opened door or window

Alerts and Sirens:

environment alerts - measure temperatures and activates security system when temperature rises above or drops below set limits
interior and exterior sirens - emit a loud alarm sound when the security system is triggered

Control Modules, Remotes, Control Panels, Other Devices:

telephone control modules - turn any touch-tone phone into a keypad to allow you to control Brink's security system wherever you are
smart key wireless remotes - arm or disarm the security system and can be used as a medical or police emergency button
master control panels - house the processor that transmits information to the company's monitoring center
standard and premium keypads - used to turn the security system on or off by using a numeric code.
strobe lights - used to assist emergency personnel in locating your home

Sophisticated Monitoring Systems

Brink's also offers an alarm monitoring system, which provides protection at the touch of a button, notifying you and Brink's monitoring center when an intruder is trying to break into your home.

Brinks Home Security's monitoring system offers 24/7 monitoring to keep a watchful eye on your home and family, and provides rapid response by contacting emergency agencies if necessary.

Brink's fire response system is connected to the heat and smoke detectors, so quick response can save lives especially when you and family members are overcome by smoke inhalation and can't call the fire department for help.

Lives can also be saved when people suffering from heart attacks or other injuries hit the one-touch response button in the alarm system to alert emergency personnel when they otherwise are unable to use the phone.

Homeowner's Insurance Discounts

Protection by Brinks Home Security --- recognized by the insurance industry --- also means lower insurance payments.

Homeowners insurance firms may offer you discounts up to 20% off your insurance rates. Your insurance discount may sometimes nearly cover the cost of your home security system monitoring service from Brinks Home Security.