An apartment alarm can be installed in two ways: standalone — it only sounds a siren and sends a notification to your phone — or connected to a monitoring station. The difference is who responds to the alarm.
How a standalone alarm works
Sensors detect a door opening, motion or smoke, the siren goes off and you get a notification in the app. Everything else is up to you: see the message, understand what happened and call for help. If you are travelling, in a meeting or asleep, the alarm may go unanswered.
How alarm monitoring works
- A sensor detects a threat — opening, motion, smoke or a water leak.
- The signal goes to the station — the alarm instantly reaches the 24/7 monitoring station.
- The operator checks it — the operator on duty contacts you and clarifies the situation.
- A response team is dispatched — a rapid response team heads to the property.
So people working around the clock respond to the alarm, even when you cannot answer.
What equipment you need
We are an authorised partner of Ajax Systems and U-Prox. We choose the equipment for your layout: door and window sensors, motion detectors (pet-immune models are available), smoke and leak detectors, a siren and a panic button. You can arm and disarm the system from your smartphone, a key fob or a keypad.
How much it costs
Alarm monitoring consists of equipment installation and a monthly fee. The price depends on the area, the number of doors and windows and the equipment — we prepare an exact quote after a short consultation.
What to choose
A standalone alarm is enough if notifications suit you and you can always respond yourself. If you need a guaranteed response to every alarm, choose alarm monitoring: an operator is on duty 24/7 and a response team is dispatched to the property.
Learn more about apartment security or send a request and we will calculate the price for your home.