10 Realities Of Home Security Systems That Prove You're Better Off Dead Than Owning One

1. The Smoke Detectors Calling The Fire Department Every Time You Burn The Toast

Burnt food setting off smoke detectors is never a fun experience, but with an alarm system it can be an absolute nightmare. Alarm system smoke detectors can be even harder to shut off because they are connected to the keypad. When they go off it can cause a panic. You can try rushing to the keypad to turn off the noise, but the system will continue to trip until all the smoke is clear. In all that confusion it's easy to forget that the alarm company is going to call. If you miss the call, the fire truck comes with sirens ablaze. A firefighter might be nicer than a police officer over a false dispatch, but that doesn't mean they won't send you the bill in the mail. Like burglar alarms, smoke detectors can also begin to malfunction. Meaning you and the neighbors are going to be seeing a lot more of your local fire department than you would care to in a lifetime. Suddenly that big dog, firearm, and self-defense class don't seem like bad ideas anymore.