Avoid False Alarms with Alarm.com

A home without a smart burglar alarm system is more likely to be robbed. And when you consider how many false alarms authorities deal with, false alarms are financially and emotionally devastating. Since integrated security is an essential part of residential safety, manufacturers like Alarm.com work to minimize them.

At Alpha Dog, we’re your local Alarm.com dealer in Jacksonville, FL. We’ll show you how the leading security system manufacturer helps prevent false alarms, and a few simple steps to avoid them.

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Smart Signal

Between 94 and 98 percent of the alarm system police calls in 2012 were false. That number has reduced by more than 98 percent in recent years thanks to a simple concept: confirmation.

Contemporary alarm systems, ones supported by remote monitoring agents, notify you before contacting the authorities. Users then review surveillance footage and can cancel the alarm if necessary.

Alarm.com wanted to reduce the risk of a false alarm even further, so they released Smart Signal. The feature allows homeowners to receive alerts and cancel alarms directly through the smartphone app.

Smart Signal has shown significant results. At CES 2019, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) named Smart Signal the Security Product of the Year. So you can rest assured your system won’t accidentally prompt a call to the police.

Prevent False Alarms

An effective deterrent to false alarms is you and your family. Check out a few simple ways you can help lower the risk.

Educate Your Family: False alarms are often caused by preventable issues, like an open door or window, a pet in the home, and everyday activities otherwise harmless. Newer smart security systems feature built-in protective measures, so most of these issues won't start an alarm, but there's no replacement for a straightforward conversation.

Everyone Knows Their Codes: Ensure your kids, spouse, and anyone else who lives in the house know their codes. Distinct codes disarm the alarm system and let you know when people arrive and leave. But forgetting to put one in will set off the alarm and cause a headache.

 Work with a professional: A professionally installed Alarm.com system provides greater control, a user-friendly interface, and the best technology to keep your home safe. Today's technology is simple, fun and gives you a range of options for customization, so your home is more reliable than ever.

Want to learn more about home security from Alpha Dog? Give us a call at 1-904-ALPHA95 today!