Monitored Alarm Systems are an excellent addition to any home security network. In both Security and Fire Detection, connecting your systems to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) can significantly boost threat response times. Here are our 5 reasons that your home needs a monitored alarm system.

1. Homes with Monitored Alarm Systems are safer

Reports using the testimonies of convicted criminals have shown that more than half of burglars found the presence of a home security alarm deterred them from entering. As a result, monitored alarm systems can be installed to better protect your home from would-be thieves.

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2. Most home burglaries aren’t committed by pros

Because they are perceived as easier to enter, most home burglaries are committed by first-time robbers. The perpetrators of these crimes are usually desperate and looking to make fast cash. This highlights the risk of having no home security, as amateur burglars can pose a bigger threat to residents given that their plans are more likely to go wrong.     

3. Robberies usually take place during the day

Most homes are empty when the occupants are either at school or work, roughly between the hours of 10am and 3pm. It is no coincidence that this is also the time window in which most burglaries are committed on residential properties. This means that homes aren’t safe just because it’s light outside or there’s the occasional passer-by – home security devices, such as a monitored alarm system, are crucial.

4. Very few burglaries are solved

Home security is often essential for the simple fact that most robberies are never solved. This is in part because they are considered low-level crimes, with insurance companies usually covering most of the valuables that were stolen, but also because of the difficulty in tracking intruders down. It’s this reality which makes safety measures for the home so important. A monitored alarm system specifically can help prevent break-ins and is likely to help catch a would-be thief should the worst occur.

5. Home Security & Alarm Systems are more affordable than ever

A common assumption is that an effective alarm system is expensive and therefore isn’t worth the cost. The above facts already prove where the value in home security lies, but the notion that effective measures aren’t affordable is also false.

This is because Johnson Controls provides a vast selection of Cost-Effective Home Security Solutions. This includes our monitored alarm systems, which use advanced technology to quickly identify threats and ensure the fastest response time possible. Combine this with our range of Lifecycle Services, and you can create a robust home security network that’s truly built to last, all at an affordable price.