A new home security alarms app from Visonic, called the 'My Visonic' app, is available in the iPhone App Store. This app from a leading home security systems manufacturer is designed to be used with the Visonic PowerMax alarm systems. The My Visonic app works with the PowerLink2 web portal to allow homeowners to easily control their home security systems remotely.

They can arm and disarm the system, view status updates, view live video and recorded video from a variety of home security camera configurations. Homeowners can also configure the system to send email or text notifications when events occur which trigger alarms. This app has been designed for easy use with the iPhone touchscreen user interface, and allows real time monitoring of property from any location where you have a cell phone signal.

SafeMart is a Chicago based company which offers interactive security alarms. The new SafeMart LiveWatch alarm monitoring system works with Plug & Protect technology to provide greater peace of mind to clients. The system allows users to control it remotely and it can be activated in under 30 minutes.

This interactive home security system helps to reduce theft and vandalism with remote monitoring for rooms where valuables are stored. The system also provides environmental monitoring to protect against threats like carbon monoxide poisoning, fire, and flooding. These services are offered to renters and home owners alike, with features such as remote control locks on doors, thermostats, lights, cameras and access codes. Customers are able to monitor their homes remotely from anywhere in the world starting at just $30 a month, which is a discount of 50% on the industry average.

Security alarms are preferred by many home owners to dogs when it comes to home security and protection. Experts agree that dogs are not as effective as modern electronic security alarms, because the alarm systems provide surveillance 24/7.

The add-ons such as security cameras and motion sensing devices can improve protection for valuables without the added hassles of owning a pet. According to police, many burglars are not scared off by a dog, and not all guard dogs will properly defend a a property in the event of a break in. An alarm system is more reliable than a dog, but a dog can make a very effective complement to a good home alarm system. The insurance companies also offer bigger discounts for home owners that choose to install electronic alarm systems.