Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Perimeter or Intrusion
A: Perimeter: The intruder more likely to be discovered outside at the perimeter by breaking the glass or levering a frame open. ( vibration / contacts )
Intrusion: detection activated by an intruder entering alarm zone. ( PIRs movement detectors )
Q:I have pets can I still have an alarm?
A: Yes, Most detectors are now pet tolerant and normally a system can be put in place
Q:How long will the alarm carry on ringing?
A: The noise pollution act allows for a maximum of twenty minutes but you can have a shorter time should you require, however the strobe light can continue to flash, until reset
Q:What happens in a power failure?
A: The system is kept running by a backup emergency battery
Q:How long does it take to install?
A: Normally wireless systems are installed within three hours, and can also be done on a Saturday for your convenience
Q: Self-monitoring, how does this work
A: Your internet wifi links with the alarm panel, this sends data to the cloud, then to your smartphone, this notifies you of an alarm activation, you can choice to reset from your phone
Q: How do wireless alarms set and unset.
A: By various means including Codes, Key fobs, Proximity tags or by the your smart phone
Q: What if I wanted to add more detection at a later stage
A: The panel will Take up to thirty-two zones and adding only requires a detector to be programmed
Q: I have nothing to steal why do I need an alarm.
A: If no cash jewellery or valuables are found, they can still cause malicious damage to the property