Monitored alarm systems -vs- do it yourself “stand alone” alarm systems
If you’ve been around for a while, you are probably aware that until recently all alarm systems where of the “Hard Wired” variety. Any alarm systems oklahoma city that were installed before wireless technology became available were susceptible to having their wires cut, effectively disabling them. Any burglar worth his salt knew that, and could disable the alarm system. Oklahoma city has seen its share of burglars that did just that.
Luckily technology advances much faster than the ingenuity of the common criminal. Alarm systems are now all either wireless, or have a wireless backup system which will remain active, and alert the authorities even if the wires are cut but a would-be robber.
Another type of alarm system is the “Stand Alone” system which is essentially a DIY kind of alarm which when set off makes a huge racket, driving off the criminals before they have a chance to do any damage or steal anything. Again. this alarm system is often susceptible to having its wires cut if it does not operate with a battery backup. Alarm systems oklahoma city provides you with battery backup as well as wireless features in each of its alarm systems.
Another disadvantage of the “stand alone” system is that you do not have the advantage of having the system monitored. The authorities may not show up when the alarm system goes off, unless your neighbors call the police. Not uncommon are the neighbors calling the cops because they are irritated by the noise your alarm system is making, rather than any concern they may have for your safety, unfortunate, but true.
A DIY alarm system is really not going to save you much money. You’ll pay several hundred dollars up front for the equipment. Then you’ll have an alarm system that does not have the benefit of being professionally monitored.
If you call alarms oklahoma city now, 888-829-4162 promo/ext 20018 we’ll give you an $800 alarm system for free and even come to your house and install it for no cost to you. After that we’ll charge you about $30 bucks a month for professional monitoring and all the benefits that come with it.
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