How Do Alarm Systems Work?

The main components used to protect your property create a network of devices reporting back to a main controller. This is usually done using wires to connect devices together or using wireless transmitting and receiving devices, you can even have a mixture of both to get the best coverage. This can be very important if you’re renovating an existing alarm system.

The main controller can be connected to a telephone line so it can be programmed to call your phone or a monitoring service for reporting of the system.

Its very important to consider why you should monitor an alarm. The most important reason is that it tests that your alarm is functioning correctly and can be used as a very reliable technical back up report. Then you can use the monitoring service to inform you if the alarm has been set correctly and at the right times you need it to happen. This is called “supervision” and this service tells your alarm “open” and “close” times. Its not just for alarm activations. Finally, the monitoring service is programmed to be contacted if an incident occurs in your secured areas and tells you exactly where and when. Today, that same alarm signal, reported by one of your alarm system detectors can then activate an IP CCTV camera to immediately transmit live images to your mobile phone.