At the high end of expenses, you will find alarm systems.
Some alarm systems can be installed by professional and even monitored from their office.
These can be very good services, but you are going to pay to have someone watch your home 24 hours a day seven day a week.
You can also install alarm systems that do not require monitoring and will automatically call the police when someone enters your home.
The problem with these systems is many times the family accidentally sets off the alarm.
Then you will have to call the police to let them know it was a mistake even if you turn off the alarm quickly.
Fingerprint locks are a great benefit, as the door will unlock when you press your finger or thumb against the door lock.
However, you will need to have every family member in the system or the door will not unlock automatically.
This type of security option is not as expensive as alarm systems and will ensure that no one enters your home through the doors.
Sensor lighting can be installed throughout the areas of the exterior of your home, which is the inexpensive when compared to alarm systems.
You can place the lights at the front porch, patio doors, besides the windows, and in the darkest corners of your yard.
The lights will detect movement and automatically turn on.
The majority of times, this will cause robbers to run away from your home and seek a home that does not have any security devices.
The lights will turn off after no motion is detected according to the settings you have chosen from a few minutes up to thirty in most cases.