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How do I choose an alarm system?You can look at security systems like anything else in life, you get what you pay for. Before you choose your security system, decide what level of protection you and your family require for your home. A basic security system provides protection around doors and provides motion detection. An enhanced security system provides basic protection PLUS additional protection from intrusion around first and second floor windows, basement windows, and windows near roof lines and porches.

How does an alarm system work?

Basic Security Protection:
Features door sensors and internal motion sensors

• How it works:
A basic security system includes protection of the doors by wired or wireless sensors, which detect the opening and closing of a door. An internal motion sensor detects an intruder inside the home. A motion sensor can be thought of as a backup to a door sensor.

• How it protects your home:
A basic security system is designed to primarily protect your possessions and valuables when your home is unoccupied. The doors in your home should be protected by door sensors, while motion sensors protect the inside of the home by sensing motion should an intruder gain access through an unprotected window.

• How to turn it on and off (while away):
To turn on the alarm system simply push the AWAY button on the keypad. You have now turned on all door and motion sensors. You will have 50 seconds to leave through the door where the keypad is located. When you return home, the keypad will beep to remind you to turn off your alarm.

• How to turn it on (while at home):
To turn on the alarm system for door protection only, simply push the STAY button on the keypad. The door sensors are armed but the motion sensors remain unarmed allowing you to walk freely inside the home.

Enhanced Security Protection:
Features door sensors and internal motion sensors, PLUS additional sensors for your basement, first and second floor windows.

• How it works:
A enhanced security system includes protection of the doors, as well as internal motion sensors, PLUS window protection by wired or wireless sensors. Like door protection, window protection detects an intruder before they get into the home. Window protection is also a convenient way to determine if any windows are left open when you are at the keypad.

• How it protects your home:
An enhanced security system is designed to protect you, your family, and your possessions when your home is occupied or unoccupied. The windows, as well as doors, are protected. Window sensors activate the alarm before the intruder comes into the home, while a internal motion sensor protects the inside of the home should an intruder gain access through an unprotected window.

• How to turn it on and off (while away):
To turn on the alarm system simply push the AWAY button on the keypad. You have now turned on all doors, windows and motion sensors. You will have 50 seconds to leave through the door where the keypad is located. When you return home, the keypad will beep to remind you to turn off your alarm.

• How to turn it on (while at home):
To turn on the alarm system for door and window protection only, simply push the STAY button on the keypad. The door and window sensors are armed but the motion sensors remain unarmed allowing you to walk freely inside the home.

How much are your alarm system packages?
Sievers Security is running a Special Introductory Offer which includes a FREE Alarm System and FREE Installation with a 36 month monitoring agreement. The monitoring agreement is $24.95 per month with an automatic payment plan.

Sievers Security also offers additional alarm system plans. Click here to view our complete Alarm System packages and pricing.

Who does your monitoring?
Sievers Security owns and operates a Central Monitoring Station which is exclusively dedicated to monitoring and responding to security, fire and medical alarms. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility equipped to handle security systems with redundancy options such as internet monitoring and cellular backup capabilities.

When you call our monitoring center, you will talk to a Sievers Security representative. While many alarm providers use third party answering services, Sievers Security does not subcontract your monitoring. Call us any time, day or night, we'll be there - ready to serve you.

Where is your monitoring station?
Our monitoring facility is located in Cleveland, Ohio. We provide monitoring to both local and national clients.

How long does it take to install an alarm system?
Most basic alarm systems will only require one day to install.

Do I own the alarm system?
Yes, after the initial 36 months, the system is yours. You may discontinue the monitoring service after the initial term or you may continue the service for as long as you like.

Is fire protection included?
The basic system does have the ability to provide fire protection. Fire protection is accomplished by adding optional smoke and heat detectors.

How long is the monitoring contract?
The monitoring contract is for 36 months. After this initial term you may discontinue the monitoring service or you may continue the service for as long as you like.


Home Company Information Residential Solutions The Sievers Difference Standard Home Security Package Premium Home Security Package Component Options Home Automation Systems CCTV Video Surveillance Internet Monitoring >> FAQ's Commercial Solutions Medical Alert Solutions Special Offers Contact Sievers	Residential Solutions > FAQ's Frequently asked questions about our systems and services How do I choose an alarm system?You can look at security systems like anything else in life, you get what you pay for. Before you choose your security system, decide what level of protection you and your family require for your home. A basic security system provides protection around doors and provides motion detection. An enhanced security system provides basic protection PLUS additional protection from intrusion around first and second floor windows, basement windows, and windows near roof lines and porches. How does an alarm system work? Basic Security Protection: Features door sensors and internal motion sensors • How it works: A basic security system includes protection of the doors by wired or wireless sensors, which detect the opening and closing of a door. An internal motion sensor detects an intruder inside the home. A motion sensor can be thought of as a backup to a door sensor. • How it protects your home: A basic security system is designed to primarily protect your possessions and valuables when your home is unoccupied. The doors in your home should be protected by door sensors, while motion sensors protect the inside of the home by sensing motion should an intruder gain access through an unprotected window. • How to turn it on and off (while away): To turn on the alarm system simply push the AWAY button on the keypad. You have now turned on all door and motion sensors. You will have 50 seconds to leave through the door where the keypad is located. When you return home, the keypad will beep to remind you to turn off your alarm. • How to turn it on (while at home): To turn on the alarm system for door protection only, simply push the STAY button on the keypad. The door sensors are armed but the motion sensors remain unarmed allowing you to walk freely inside the home. Enhanced Security Protection: Features door sensors and internal motion sensors, PLUS additional sensors for your basement, first and second floor windows. • How it works: A enhanced security system includes protection of the doors, as well as internal motion sensors, PLUS window protection by wired or wireless sensors. Like door protection, window protection detects an intruder before they get into the home. Window protection is also a convenient way to determine if any windows are left open when you are at the keypad. • How it protects your home: An enhanced security system is designed to protect you, your family, and your possessions when your home is occupied or unoccupied. The windows, as well as doors, are protected. Window sensors activate the alarm before the intruder comes into the home, while a internal motion sensor protects the inside of the home should an intruder gain access through an unprotected window. • How to turn it on and off (while away): To turn on the alarm system simply push the AWAY button on the keypad. You have now turned on all doors, windows and motion sensors. You will have 50 seconds to leave through the door where the keypad is located. When you return home, the keypad will beep to remind you to turn off your alarm. • How to turn it on (while at home): To turn on the alarm system for door and window protection only, simply push the STAY button on the keypad. The door and window sensors are armed but the motion sensors remain unarmed allowing you to walk freely inside the home. How much are your alarm system packages? Sievers Security is running a Special Introductory Offer which includes a FREE Alarm System and FREE Installation with a 36 month monitoring agreement. The monitoring agreement is $24.95 per month with an automatic payment plan. Sievers Security also offers additional alarm system plans. Click here to view our complete Alarm System packages and pricing. Who does your monitoring? Sievers Security owns and operates a Central Monitoring Station which is exclusively dedicated to monitoring and responding to security, fire and medical alarms. We maintain a state-of-the-art facility equipped to handle security systems with redundancy options such as internet monitoring and cellular backup capabilities. When you call our monitoring center, you will talk to a Sievers Security representative. While many alarm providers use third party answering services, Sievers Security does not subcontract your monitoring. Call us any time, day or night, we'll be there - ready to serve you. Where is your monitoring station? Our monitoring facility is located in Cleveland, Ohio. We provide monitoring to both local and national clients. How long does it take to install an alarm system? Most basic alarm systems will only require one day to install. Do I own the alarm system? Yes, after the initial 36 months, the system is yours. You may discontinue the monitoring service after the initial term or you may continue the service for as long as you like. Is fire protection included? The basic system does have the ability to provide fire protection. Fire protection is accomplished by adding optional smoke and heat detectors. How long is the monitoring contract? The monitoring contract is for 36 months. After this initial term you may discontinue the monitoring service or you may continue the service for as long as you like.
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