Eye in the Sky: On Using an Alarm Monitoring Service

Alarms are a great way to deter robbers and trespassers, and can even detect the onset of dangerous fires before they grow too large. However, alarms are only effective if their warnings can reach the property owners; homeowners and proprietors can't always be within earshot of their buildings. Enter the alarm monitoring service, which can help inform owners of any tripped alarms.

A monitoring service essentially acts as a bridge between the alarm and the property owner. They double the efficacy of alarms by contacting owners, regardless of their distance. Once an alarm triggers, it sends a signal to the monitoring service, which, in turn, either sends a message or calls the owner over a cellular network. This service is great for those owners who are always out of town or nowhere near their properties.

Signing up for a monitoring service is easy, and it can be done while you’re having the alarm system installed in your property. Customers can settle for a monthly fee with a monitoring service, which then rigs each alarm in the property to send a distress signal to their communications center. Note that customers will have to pay monthly dues for the service to continue monitoring the alarms.