Alarm & Intrusion Systems
An alarm and intrusion detection system adds an active layer of protection on top of cameras: motion sensors, door and window contacts, and a panel that sends alerts the moment something triggers it, particularly useful for after-hours coverage.
What This Covers
- ✓ Motion detectors sited to cover entry points and high-value areas
- ✓ Door and window contact sensors
- ✓ Alarm panel with mobile app alerts
- ✓ Integration with CCTV so you can visually verify an alert before acting on it
- ✓ Optional professional monitoring service for 24/7 alert response
Where This Fits
How We Size Alarm & Intrusion Systems for Your Property
There's no single spec that fits every property. The factors below are what actually decide the right setup for you. We confirm the specifics as part of a free site survey, not a generic package applied regardless of your property.
- ✓ Number of doors, windows, and open areas that actually need sensor coverage
- ✓ Type of sensors needed: door and window contacts, motion detectors, or a mix
- ✓ Whether the alarm will integrate with an existing or new CCTV system for visual verification
- ✓ Self-monitoring via mobile alerts, or an add-on professional monitoring service
- ✓ Property layout and how spread out the vulnerable points are
Alarm & Intrusion Systems: Common Questions
Will pets set off the motion sensors?
Properly tuned sensors, including pet-immune options, reduce this significantly. We account for pets during installation and adjust sensitivity rather than leaving sensors on factory defaults.
Can I arm and disarm the alarm remotely?
Yes, most systems support arming and disarming from a mobile app, alongside the physical panel on-site.
What happens if a sensor is triggered while I'm not watching the app?
If you've added professional monitoring, a monitoring center picks up the alert and follows an agreed response process. Without it, the alert waits in the app until you check it, which is why we flag this trade-off upfront.
Can alarm sensors be added to a property that already has CCTV?
Yes: we regularly add alarm and intrusion detection to existing camera systems, integrating the two so an alert can be verified visually without starting from scratch.
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