Monitored Burglar Alarms

Monitored burglar alarms, or, by their fancier name of “monitored intruder alarm system,” are fast becoming extremely popular for many residential homes. Once thought to be the exclusive domain of, famous or business premises, many regular people are wising up their benefits.

Read on to learn about the defining characteristics of these systems.

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What’s the benefit of a monitored alarm versus a regular one?

The perceived benefit is that there is someone watching and ready to take action against an intruder. Equally, there is also someone watching to make sure than an activated alarm is just a glitch or false threat, rather than an intruder. They are good for people who live in remote areas, with few neighbors or for those who just want the extra piece of security knowing that the alarm is being monitored.

Who does the “monitoring”?

Monitoring companies do this, using special telephone lines, computer networks and trained staff who oversee and watch over a security system. If the alarm is activated, they either investigate themselves or call the appropriate authorities. This service is usually payable by a monthly fee and varies widely from company to company.

I’ve heard something about immediate response alarm monitoring. What does this mean?

Fairly new and becoming more and more requested, immediate audio response alarm monitoring are interesting. When the alarm is activated, a member of the security company’s monitoring team can immediately listen in and talk to the occupant or suspected intruder through a speaker and microphone unit within the premises. This is good to confirm the identity of the person in situ and works very well at scaring away intruders! They cans also use radio systems, webcams, hidden cameras, video and audio technology and are very much at the cutting edge of this type of system’s inventiveness.