Most new vehicles today come with a remote keyless system—a small remote control that locks and unlocks the car with the push of a button. This handheld device is known as a "key fob." While many people are most familiar with the car key fobs, the device is also a critical part of a home security system. Horizon, a security service provider in Chillicothe, OH, offers the following information on alarm system key fobs. 

How Security Alarm Key Fobs Work

Arm & Disarm Your Security System

The main purpose of a security system key fob is to turn your home's security system on and off remotely. You'll typically use the fob to turn the security system on when you're leaving the house and off to disarm it once you've returned. This will quickly protect your home while you’re away.

Panic Button

While key fobs are useful because they can control the security system from outside your home, they also serve a critical function inside the house. In the event of an emergency—a break-in, robbery, or other sudden crisis—homeowners can simply push the key fob's panic button, and the security system will simultaneously go off and notify the security company. Seconds count in an emergency situation, and relying on a key fob can help protect you and your family.

Convenience

In security systems without key fobs, everything must be done on a control panel, usually located somewhere near the front door of the house. Key fobs, on the other hand, allow homeowners to control their security system from anywhere inside the house or within around 50 feet of it. Turn the alarm on at night from your bedroom, turn it off as soon as you pull into the driveway after work, or let a house sitter borrow a key fob rather than giving them the system's pass code. 

The communications team at Horizon has been providing residents and businesses in southern Ohio with internet, cable, and security solutions for over 120 years. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated home security system with remote key fob control or affordable in-home phone services, they can keep your home and business both connected and safe. Visit their website to learn more about their array of residential services, or call (740) 772-8200 to speak with a friendly representative.