So, burglar alarms have gotten a lot smarter these days. In fact, many of our go-to gadgets are labelled ‘smart’. From mobile phones to clocks, advanced and intelligent technology is at our fingertips. When it comes to a home alarm, a smart alarm system is invaluable; how exactly does one work though?
How is a smart alarm system set up?
As opposed to traditional alarm systems, a smart alarm is super easy to set up, as you can do it yourself in minutes. Why is it so easy? Well, being that there are no wires involved, you don’t have to rely on the hassle of getting a professional to install it for you, to get it completely wired around your house. Check out our guide on wireless alarm systems vs wired systems to find out more.
With a smart alarm system, it also uses an inbuilt cellular connection and Wi-Fi to connect, making it both wireless and reliable. If you don’t have Wi-Fi, a smart system can also use a cellular backup. When connecting a smart home security camera, however, Wi-Fi is needed. When connecting sensors around your home, all you have to do is simply pair them to a wireless keypad and base station - like the SimpliSafe keypad and SimpliSafe base station.
What can a smart alarm system connect to?
One of the best things about a smart home alarm is its ability to connect to a variety of devices and sensors. For instance, did you know that you can connect a smart alarm system to:
Professional monitoring
Whether you’re away for the weekend or out for a walk professional monitoring allows you to rest easy as your home is monitored 24/7 by security experts at an alarm receiving centre that will act on any alarm signal when received. Here is a step-by-step process of how a monitored alarm system works:
Guard dispatch with smart alarms
If you’re not able to check in on things or a visual confirmation is hard to get, a guard can also be dispatched. This works by:
Recording and capturing footage
With a smart home security system, you can help gather incriminating evidence on intruders thanks to cameras being able to record around your home. These are best placed near entry points to capture any potential break-ins.
Not only does a home security camera work with professional monitoring to help confirm incidents, you can also use them to access live video and audio footage from a computer, smartphone or tablet from wherever you are to keep an eye on things: your pets, babysitters, children, family etc.
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