- 1. Bells-only Intruder Alarm When started, the audible alarm makes a high pitch noise, with the aim of scaring off the intruders or, alerting people in the area.
- 2. Intruder Alarm Dialler There are situations when neighbours are not available or able to let you know when the alarm is triggered. In that case you should consider investing in an auto dialler alarm.
- 3. Smart home Security System Smart home systems connects to any or all of your and family devices; be those tablets, PCs or smartphones, you are all notified in time.
- 4. Intruder Alarm Monitoring Contracts If you want even more peace of mind that any problem at your home or office will be dealt with, you could consider getting an intruder alarm with a monitoring contract.
1. Bells-only Intruder Alarm
Most customers who own an intruder alarm have a bells-only one. The area you live determines if you require a bells-only alarm. Can you relay on the local neighbourhood watch to call the police? Or maybe there are friends and relatives living close by that you are confident to take action?
No payment for a monitoring contract
No mobile alerts either when the alarm is triggered, unless your neighbours hear it and immediately contact you. Unfortunately, if nobody acts to stop a break-in, the alarm alone might not deter the intruders.
2. Intruder Alarm Dialler
With this type of alarm, the dialler contacts you or a nominated person when it goes off, allowing to contact the police or a neighbour with a key to investigate the issue. Most diallers allow the client to programme in between three and ten numbers to be called, which will be dialled in the priority order you've set. The first person successfully contacted will be able to stop the rest of the numbers from being reached.
No payment for a monitoring contract. You or the nominated person can be alerted when there is an intruder. Also, additional detectors can be added to warn about other types of threats, such as fires.
Might be too late if you are away and the designated person is unavailable.
3. Smart Home Security System
There are a lot of different options when it comes to smart home security. In all cases, a central hub is needed to connect all compatible devices via the wi-fi network. Consequently, more elements can be added, depending on the chosen system such as motion sensors, cameras, or even sockets that allow switching the lights on or off from a remote location.
Alerts when away from home. It can be monitored and controlled from a smartphone.
However, not all smart security systems are a deterrent as it depends on the components included and their locations.
4. Intruder Alarm Monitoring Contracts
Two of the most common types of contract monitoring are the police fast response and key holder. Both contracts comprise of a monthly or yearly agreement, alarming either the police or the delegated key holder when the alarm is triggered.