A: Absolutely. This is one of our most frequently asked questions. In fact, a comprehensive 5 year study by Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice found that burglar alarm systems simply decrease crime - not only for the home the system is installed in - but for the entire neighborhood, as well! (Source)

The best solution to this question comes from one of the most popular manufacturers out of all the products we sell. That manufacturer is Skylink, and they have spent years refining do-it-yourself wireless security systems. The result is an affordable, easy to install system that can be taken with you if you move, and costs you zero dollars per month in service fees!

There are four main Skylink system kits which make a great foundation upon which you can build your whole-home secrity system.

The Basic Kit includes a siren, two keychain remote controls, and two door/window sensors. There is no keypad with this kit, so it is important to carry the keychain with you wherever you go.

The Deluxe Kit adds a keypad control panel (with many more features), and a motion sensor. This system includes just one keychain remote, but like all Skylink systems, accessories and additional sensors can always (and easily) be added on.

The Deluxe Winter kit includes everything in the Deluxe kit, but also a flood sensor and a high/low temperature sensor. These two additional sensors are great protection for when you are on vacation or away from your home for extended periods of time.

The final kit, the Skylink Complete Kit, includes an emergency telephone dialer (which can be added to ANY kit) that will actually dial up to nine phone numbers whenever there is an alarm condition in your house. No more arriving home from vacation to discover a failed HVAC system or devastating accidental floods! To top it off, the Complete Kit includes a highly visible security sticker to attach to your window - telling burglars YOUR house is the not one to mess with!

There are a multitude of additional sensors available that are compatible with all of the above kits. Vibration sensors, keychain or wristband panic transmitters and carbon monoxide/fire alarm audio sensors are just a few examples. You can add additional motion sensors, door/window sensors and waterproof sirens to cover your entire home, especially and ground floor. Remember, there is no wiring required! All these devices work wirelessly with each other and the control panel. They will even alert you if the battery is dying so there are no weak points in the system.

Skylink Total Protection is by far the easiest and most affordable do-it-yourself security system with ZERO monthly fees. Check it out and reduce the chance of crime in your home and neighborhood today!

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