Here are the possible security system monitoring you can expect to find.
Standard Monitoring
A very common and reliable form of monitoring. A signal from the alarm goes to a central station via telephone line in your home. Normally a back up telephone system will be recommended when using this kind of monitoring to ensure a live line in case the main is tampered with or cut.
Monitoring Over the Internet
Becoming very popular with the proliferation of the internet, and given the fact less and less people have home phone lines due to cell phones. The internet capability can be built into the control panel, and if it is not can be easily added with additional parts to the unit. It is recommended that an additional monitoring service be installed in case of power outage or internet disruption.
Monitoring without Phone Lines
If there are no phone lines in your home, many providers can set you up with a Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) unit which sends signals through cellular channels. Can also be used as a back up solution if you are monitoring through a phone line or over the internet.
Video Monitoring
As the name states video monitoring records, and gives you visual proof of a break in.
Opening and Closings
Opening and closing of the secured area can be monitored and reported on. Some people, especially businesses find this option helpful so they can see who is coming and going.
Security system monitoring comes with many options and choices. Do your research and pick the one that is best suited to your needs.