People use them when they're at home, when away from home on short visits, when at work, or on vacation, or when part of family is away from home. Some people install security systems because there is less activity around the house. The children could be at college or on their own, and the home has become more vulnerable to burglars. Parents find security systems are good for emergency situations with latch-key children at home. More than half of the families use their security systems while sleeping.
Many senior citizens install electronic security systems because they live at home alone.
Some security system users have trouble hearing and they know most burglars knock on the door before breaking in. They want their security system's loud siren to scare the burglars off. Residential electronic security system owners think they have more overall peace of mind. They enjoy more freedom when away from home and more independence when at home. They feel safer when coming home to an empty house and more comfortable when sleeping at night.