False Alarm Causes Material Losses
So what are the reasons behind the constant exposure to false alarms and what measures should be taken?
Security systems have become a rising trend over the last decade. These systems, which are a solution to the increasing need for security, are used all over the world. In particular, 20 percent of the American population prefers security systems to keep their homes and workplaces safe.
Although frequently used, inappropriate equipment selection, improper installation or human errors cause security systems to generate false alarms. Studies show that about 94 percent of the alarms generated annually are false.
Systems that constantly generate false alarms can also cause people to lose interest in security alerts and lose sight of real danger situations. If the number of false alarms is minimized, security system owners can act more quickly in the event of a real danger.
5 REASONS BEHIND FALSE ALARMS
Pets In some motion-sensitive sensor-based technologies, any movement in the environment causes the user to generate an alarm. In this low-cost system, sometimes pets walking around in the environment can activate the motion detectors and cause false alarms.
Outdoor Conditions: Sensor technology installed in areas of the environment that pose a security risk, such as doors and windows, is generally suitable for indoor environments. These systems, which generate alarms based on the opening of a door or window, do not work efficiently in outdoor conditions. In addition, solutions outside the sensor may be affected by conditions such as rain and sun and may generate false alarms.
Low Battery Level: In the working principle of wirelessly preferred security systems, batteries are used as the power source. In cases where the battery level is low and needs to be replaced, the security system may generate false alarms or the system may shut itself down before the user can replace the batteries.
Loose or Unlocked Doors and Windows: The working principle of sensors installed on doors and windows is the connection between the transmitter and the receiver. Windows that are left open can be opened by the wind and this can cause the sensors to generate false alarms.
Human Error: The user is responsible for the processes after the alarm system is activated. In alarm systems that use passwords, false alarms can be generated if users enter the wrong password or leave a window or door unlocked while the alarm is activated.
FOCUS ON PROACTIVE SOLUTIONS
Although alarm systems have a deterrent effect for thieves, the fact that they often produce false alarms causes users to ignore and not use the alarm. In this case, the user’s home or workplace security cannot be ensured.
To avoid false alarms and live in safety;
ANALYZE IMAGES: Your security system must work with image interpretation technology. It should be able to tell the difference between a human and a pet in the image and inform the user in case of real danger.
DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE BATTERY: Opt for electrically powered systems instead of batteries that need to be constantly replaced in case of low battery levels. These systems must notify the user in case of a power outage.
SECURITY ASSISTANT Your security system should make your life easier. Therefore, choose user-friendly security systems instead of security systems with complex infrastructure or security systems that you may not want to use.
GET INFORMATION FROM ANYWHERE: Instead of alarm systems that make sound only in the area where they are located, prefer security systems that transmit video information of the alarm status to the user 24/7. This allows you to respond quickly to the incident.
