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Step 1- Decide what type of alarm you want.
You can choose from basic alarms to alarms that communicate with your remote control, letting you know if your car is being tampered with or the doors are unlocked.
Step 2- Choose the options you want.
2-Way Communication Remote- Lets you know when your car is started or if your alarm was set off and why.
Glass Break Sensors- They sound the alarm when they "feel" a window breaking. This protects you from someone trying to bypass your alarm by not opening the door.
Remote Outputs- You can expand the alarm's capabilities by adding features like a remote starter or window controls. Most alarms come with at least one remote output. Consider everything you want the security system to do (now and in the future) when choosing an alarm.
Passive Arming- Most alarms have passive arming which will set the alarm for you if you forgot the hit the button to arm it. They usually activate 20 seconds after your ignition is turned off.
You can choose from basic alarms to alarms that communicate with your remote control, letting you know if your car is being tampered with or the doors are unlocked.
Step 2- Choose the options you want.
2-Way Communication Remote- Lets you know when your car is started or if your alarm was set off and why.
Glass Break Sensors- They sound the alarm when they "feel" a window breaking. This protects you from someone trying to bypass your alarm by not opening the door.
Remote Outputs- You can expand the alarm's capabilities by adding features like a remote starter or window controls. Most alarms come with at least one remote output. Consider everything you want the security system to do (now and in the future) when choosing an alarm.
Passive Arming- Most alarms have passive arming which will set the alarm for you if you forgot the hit the button to arm it. They usually activate 20 seconds after your ignition is turned off.
Guide created: 04/14/06 (updated 10/24/09)
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