Signs You Need an Intruder Alarm Upgrade

Burglar alarms are one of, if not the, most important elements of a strong home security system and now is the perfect time to start planning your intruder alarm upgrade. As we enter the winter months, the darker days and reduced daylight hours lead to a national spike in domestic burglaries whilst also making it trickier for homeowners to conduct security audits, so get ahead of the winter weather by upgrading your burglar alarm system in advance. 

Signs to watch out for this winter

You will need to rely on your intruder alarms throughout the coming months, but freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall risk damaging older alarms or ones with existing issues. It is essential that you replace any faulty parts to prevent the system from failing during the coming months, so keep an eye out for these key indicators that your alarms aren’t working as well as they should, and contact us for an intruder alarm upgrade before the worst of the weather arrives. 

Failing sensors: The sensors monitor the exterior of your home and trigger the alarm as soon as movement is detected. Without a functioning sensor the alarm becomes unreliable and essentially useless, so if your alarm becomes unable to detect activity around your property then this is usually due to a misaligned sensor or excess dust getting caught in the system. 

False alarms: False alarms aren’t just irritating – they can be incredibly scary, particularly at night, and can leave you in a constant state of worry. The system can be falsely triggered for a range of reasons, including low battery levels, faulty circuitry, or even tampering, and a routine inspection by our team will quickly get to the bottom of the issue. 

Ongoing beeping: This fault is usually one of the quickest to identify and to rectify as it is a signal from the system that there is an issue. This often happens when the batteries are running low and need to be replaced, but it could also be a tamper alert or a system failure warning so make sure that you have your system inspected by our team if your alarms start to beep and flash. 

System failures: A system that regularly cuts out will leave your home without protection until the fault is discovered, which could be days or even weeks if you are travelling away from home. Whilst this is most likely due to power outages, if the system is receiving power and still fails to activate or deactivate then it is time to call us in. 

Outdated equipment: If you find that your system is not working as it should but can’t put your finger on exactly what is wrong then it is likely the age of the equipment. Even the best system will deteriorate over time, particularly if it is not regularly maintained or repaired, and most alarms will need to be upgraded after 10 years to prevent them from impacting the systems performance. 

Planning an intruder alarm upgrade

Just because a system is not visibly faulty does not mean that it can’t be improved. Your house, family and belongings deserve the best protection available, and in a season of increased security threats this means an integrated alarm system that puts you in control of your home’s security. 

If you are looking to upgrade your security measures and make the most of your intruder alarms then it’s time to: 

Connect your alarms: Whether you go for a wired, wireless, or smart alarm system, having an interconnected network of alarms strategically placed around your property guarantees that the alarm is raised in the event of a break-in. The range of sensors also cover all blind spots and help to pin-point the exact location of the intruder, which you can view in real-time on the control panel. 

Invest in a tamperproof system: All of our systems are supplied by our trusted partners and installed by our specialist team. The accuracy and reliability of our installations is guaranteed and backed by an extended warranty, and all the systems that we install are completely tamperproof so there is no way for any intruder to be able to tamper with your system.

Choose remote monitoring: Hear the alarms wherever you are with a smart alarm system that is connected to any device that you choose. Our alarms are compatible with smart apps as well as control panels so you can use your phone to arm and disarm the system from anywhere, and get instant alerts if the alarm is triggered whilst you are away. 

Integrate your security measures: An alarm system is one of the best security measures available to you, but it is not the only one. Combine your alarms with CCTV cameras, smart locks, and access control measures across a remote network to monitor every corner of your home and see off any threats to its security this winter. 

Upgrade your burglar alarm systems

Having your system inspected early on gives you plenty of time to have any components repaired or replaced before the first snow begins to fall. 

So, call us in today for an intruder alarm upgrade before we get much further into winter and prevent your system from letting you down just when it’s needed most.