Common Questions About Alarm Systems

Question 1: Is a Do It Yourself Alarm System easy to install?
Many of the top alarm system companies offer DIY alarm systems as an option. DIY systems are a great way to save a little money. You wont have to pay for a professional installation and you can install it on your own time. The idea of installing the alarm system can be a little intimidating, but in actuality it’s really not that hard. The alarm system should only take you 30-60 minutes to install. There are easy to follow instructions and much of it is common sense. If you do end up having any questions, but give the alarm system company call and they should be bale to answer it pretty quickly.

Question 2: I don’t have a land line, can I still get an alarm system?
As the prevalence of cell phones grows and becomes even more universal, many people are dropping their home phone lines. Traditionally, alarm systems were connected through a phone line. That is not the case now however, as many alarm companies are offering a cellular option. In actuality, cellular alarm systems are much better than their outdated land line counterparts. Cellular alarm systems offer protection 24 hours a day and there is no potential for loss of power since they’re connected via cell tower. It wont matter of your phone line goes out (or if you don’t have one) because it doesn’t use them at all.

Question 3: I already have an alarm system, but I want a new company. Can I do that?
This is a pretty common question and it really just depends on your old alarm system. If you have an older alarm system (4 years or more) it is very likely that the technology will not be compatible. It doesn’t hurt to ask, but don’t get your hopes up. If you have a newer alarm system, you will have better luck getting a new company to pick up a contract. But in the end, it might just be better to get a new system.