Man has always lived in a group, in a community. From the primitive man to the early 70s man was more habituated to live in a group. The primitive form of herds gave way to joint family systems and in every stage this transition had a lot of implications on home security. Living under one roof as a single family not only had its economical benefits but also some sociological benefits, the most important being home security. A big group of people together were not only emotionally bonded but also safe and secured especially when the men in the family use to go out for work and leave behind the woman folk and some elderly folks to be at home.

Yet with the industrial revolution as money was mobilized in the economy, the per capita income grew at the same rate as the rises in price. This forced the woman folk to come to work as well. Also a larger chunk of the human population adopted what was more of a metropolitan kind of life, which comprised of staying away from parents in a small cubicle like apartments in the heart of the city. So as flats and apartments crowded the city skyline, the need for home security became more conspicuous. Homes became more vulnerable without anybody in the house for the prime time of the day. Under this circumstances home security stood up as a stubborn yet very pertinent question for any community.

Recent studies show that with the increase in crime rates across the globe people are becoming more and more aware of the latest developments in home security technology. As just as the burglars are finding newer and more innovative techniques to hack into a private home security, there are various real estate developers who are stringent on including the best home security systems. When we think of home security systems the first thing which comes to our mind is burglary, theft or harm to immovable property in the house. However, there are many other aspects of home security as well, which is concerned with personal life and well being of the ones we love.

To start with home security should involve safety against fire, the most destructive form of hazard. Almost 84% of fire related deaths happen from domestic fire. Hence an effective fire alarm system and smoke detectors can ensure home security. Besides there are other hazards which can happen because of a lack of provision for disables as well as a faulty communication system like speakerphones and intercom facilities.

A modern communication system which is disabled friendly and also takes care of the elderly who stay at home can ensure home security when there is no one at home to take care of them. Just as advance in science and technology has made our life busier, a judicious use of them will result in an effective home security.