Nowadays surveillance systems are most essential parts of our house or offices (basically properties) and usually come loaded with features. A surveillance system provides total safety and surveillance for a little price.The main reasons to install a surveillance system are:1) Provides round the clock protection - it provides round the clock protection 24/7 for the owner. You cannot have a full time surveillance guards around your property as its not feasible and not economical unless one is willing to spend thousands of dollars!2) Alert from the burglars and also it dissuades the burglars from entering the property as most burglars don't like home surveillance systems and when they come across a home that has a home surveillance system installed, they don't prefer to go inside the same.3) While you are away on holidays a home surveillance system can monitor the safety and surveillance of your pets.4) A surveillance system also benefit a user when it comes to insurance. Most insurance companies view the use of surveillance systems as a means of decreasing the risk further and offer discounts because they know your property is less likely to be stolen when a surveillance system is in use.5) Providing safe and secure feeling - surveillance systems help you feel that you are at a safe place and you are being protected.In case you are thinking of installing a surveillance system, there a lot of varieties available in the market and you should do some research either online or offline before finalising on any one. There are different types of surveillance systems which can be installed and each have their pros and cons:1) Barrier Bars - Protect particular areas of your home, such as small basement windows.2) Closed-Circuit TV - Miniature video cameras located in strategic areas can let you see what's happening on your property both indoors and outdoors.3) Glass Break Detectors - These sensors are suited for large windows, patio doors, and other expanses of glass as they can detect glass breaking or vibrating and can alert you to an intrusion.4) Outdoor Sirens and alarm - Noise and flashing lights can alert you of an emergency.5) Overhead Door Contacts - Protects the larger entryways like the garage door.6) Wireless Panic Button - Lets you call for help at the touch of a button.7) Monitored Fire Detection System - Automatically sends a signal to the fire department.