Obviously, another primary consideration is the type of burglar alarms that you are thinking about installing. These systems are typically classified into 2 distinct categories – hard-wired or wireless. However, each category has two sub-classifications, namely monitored or unmonitored. The unmonitored systems alert the homeowner and their neighbors in the hopes that someone will call 911. On the other hand, monitored systems will alert not only the homeowner and their neighbors, they also notify the security company and the local police department, leaving no room for doubt.