Through the years, people have mentioned to me that they are reluctant to get an alarm system because they are afraid of false alarms. With today’s modern alarm systems, for the most part those fears are a thing of the past. There are two main categories of false alarms: equipment failure and user error. Progress … Read More
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Battery Back Up
When you have an alarm system installed, you should make sure that it has 24 hour battery backup. Simply put, if the power goes out for any reason, your system will continue to operate without interruption for 24 hours. The control panel needs a battery. The biggest determining factor on the size of battery required … Read More
Monitoring Your Alarm System and Interactive Services
Central Station Monitoring, Interactive Service, Cellular Back Up – What Are They and How Much? In the dark ages, the early 70’s, most alarm systems, when tripped, rang a bell outside the house. That was it. The hope was that the noise would scare away the intruder and your neighbors would call the police. Then … Read More
How Much Do Security Systems Really Cost?
At face value, it’s a pretty simple question. The problem is, no two homes and no two needs are exactly the same. You see it all the time, systems being advertised for $99, or even free. Understand this: These systems, though possibly offering modern bells and whistles like control over the internet, offer limited security … Read More