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In the broadest definition, alarm systems are electronic systems that monitor for conditions and then report when things change. That could be a simple single freezer sensor that lets off a siren when the temperature goes above 20 degrees F. Or that could be a complete alarm system that detects when windows get opened, doors opened, glass breaks, or motion sensors pick up movement. Those events are forwarded to a Central Monitoring station and then police\/fire\/EMT will be dispatched as necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alarm systems are typically called “burg panels” or “security systems”. I often hear people refer to their cameras as “security systems”, but most camera systems (especially DiY systems) do not fit that bill. Why? Camera systems (typically) only record things that have happened. That’s great for seeing events after<\/em> they happened. They are missing that component of “reporting”, which is critical to catch events in realtime. Camera systems also do not typically dispatch police through Central Monitoring (yes, we have cameras that do..but they are extensions of an actual monitored security system). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While camera systems and security systems are different, they can integrate to work together. Security systems can also integrate with your home audio system or heating and air conditioning (but we don’t refer to your air conditioning as a security system).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heart of the Modern Security System: the panel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional hardwired panels still exist (and we often use in commercial space). But modern wireless solutions work reliably (and are certified for life safety use). They are fast to deploy without messy wiring to fish through the building. The batteries in the sensors typically last for 3-5 years before needing replaced. Keep in mind traditional wired systems are NOT without maintenance, you should replace sensors every 10 years (smokes, PIR<\/em>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The panels that we install are easy-to-use and packed full of features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n