Commonly Asked Questions about Security Systems and Choosing Your Alarm Company
Why Should I Have an Alarm System?
How Do I Choose an Alarm Company?
Are all Systems Designed the Same?
How can I Prevent False Alarms . . .
What is Home Automation?
How Does Monitoring Work?
What are the Different Monitoring Options?
Do I Have to Sign a Long-Term Contract?
I am Remodeling/Building a Home, What Stage Would an Alarm Company Come in?
Why Should I Have an Alarm?
A study conducted by Security Distributing & Marketing magazine shows that 14% of U.S. households now have a home burglar alarm. This growth in home alarm sales is fueled by a desire of people like you to provide safety and security for their families. The newest technology in alarm system design not only protects against intruders and fire, but can inform and monitor the home environment with remote access over the internet or the telephone.
Ownership of an alarm system does not have to be a high expense, and may be an economic benefit. SDM magazine identified 12 homeowners' insurance companies that offer premium discounts for having a monitored security and fire system. [TOP]
How Do I Choose an Alarm Company?
People want security systems in their home or business to protect their family, their belongings, staff and other assets. It is important, since a security dealer will thoroughly learn about your environment and your specific needs, that you choose a company that you can trust. Read more.
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Are All Systems Designed the Same?
No. Each Design Specialist at Atronic Alarms custom "fits" your security system to meet the needs of you, your family or your business. This helps keep the outside intruder element "guessing." The Atronic Alarms sign in the front of your property will let everyone know is is not a "cookie cutter" alarm system. [TOP]
How Can I Prevent False Alarms
Worried about false alarms? Atronic Alarms has one of the lowest false-alarm rates in the industry. Each system is customized to meet your individual needs, thus reducing the chance of accidental alarms. Atronic's highly trained staff of technicians install and train home and business owners on their new system to minimize the threat of false alarms even more. Read Atronic's How to Reduce False Alarms for further information. [TOP]
What is Home Automation?
Home Automation is defined as a process, or system (using different methods or equipment) which provides the ability to enhance one's lifestyle and make a home more comfortable, safe and efficient. Read More . . . [TOP]
How Does Monitoring Work?
Most security systems are hooked up to a monitoring service. This service dispatches the correct authorities to your property in the event of an alarm. They also contact the responsible parties, notifying them of an alarm condition. Read More . . . [TOP]
What are the Different Monitoring Options?
Along with the common monitoring that uses a telephone line, Atronic Alarms also offers a wireless monitoring system, Internet monitoring, video monitoring as well as telephone backup for those instances where a land line is not available or when telephone lines are down. Read More . . . [TOP]
Do I Have to Sign a Long-Term Monitoring Contract?
No. Atronic Alarms offers monitoring services on a month-to-month basis with the ability to cancel at any time (with a 30 day written notice). Why? Atronic knows that lifestyles change and people relocate, and that they should not be tied into a 2-year agreement with an alarm provider. [TOP]
