A security system is disclosed for a protected space such as a residential or commercial premises that transmits a wireless RF video transmission to a wireless RF portable video monitor/display accessible to a homeowner/person prior to the person entering the security system protected premises. The portable video monitor can be mounted on the dashboard of the person's automobile to display the status of the security system and possibly video images provided by security system video cameras when the automobile is within range of the RF transmission, which can be a short range RF transmission, typically within visible range of the premises. This enables the person to review the status of the security system and video images before entering the premises to determine if it is safe to enter.