When making an investment such as purchasing home security equipment, it’s best to own the equipment. When you own the equipment, you are free to use the equipment as you see fit. You are not locked into a canned solution from a security provider that might not suit the needs of your home. Companies like Alarm New England frequently advertise how with their plans you can use your existing security system. More often than not, owned equipment can be reused if you happen to switch alarm monitoring service providers.