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Why Installing Your Own Professional-Grade Alarm System Makes Sense in 2025

In today’s world, home and small business security is more important than ever. Whether it’s protecting your family, your assets, or simply having peace of mind, a reliable alarm system is a must. But gone are the days when the only option was signing a long-term, expensive contract with a big-name company like ADT, Brinks, or Vivint. Thanks to companies like SafeHomeCentral.com, it’s now easier—and far more affordable—to install your own professional-grade alarm system with nationwide monitoring, without the hefty price tag and long-term commitment.

Why Alarm Systems Matter More Than Ever

Property crime is still a major concern across the country. Burglaries, break-ins, and thefts can happen in any neighborhood, urban or rural. Beyond just crime, there are also risks like fire, carbon monoxide, and environmental hazards like flooding or temperature drops. A good alarm system provides early warning and fast response, helping to reduce loss and potentially save lives.

An effective security system today does more than just sound a siren—it keeps you connected 24/7, notifies you of events in real time, and helps authorities respond quickly when needed.

Skip the Big Guys (and Their Big Bills)

Companies like ADT, Vivint, and Brinks often lock customers into three-to-five-year contracts with expensive monthly fees—sometimes upwards of $40–$60 per month. Add equipment leasing fees, installation charges, and hidden service costs, and it’s easy to end up spending over $2,000–$3,000 over a typical contract period.

SafeHomeCentral.com offers a smarter alternative.

They sell professional-grade wireless alarm systems from top brands like Qolsys, 2GIG, and Napco, the same high-end equipment used by those big names. The difference? You buy the equipment upfront and install it yourself, saving hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. No contracts, no pushy salespeople, and no unnecessary upselling.

Powerful Features with Alarm.com

Today’s leading systems from Qolsys and 2GIG run on the powerful Alarm.com platform. With cellular and IP-based monitoring, your alarm panel stays connected even if Wi-Fi is down. Plus, Alarm.com offers an industry-leading mobile app that lets you:

  • Arm/disarm remotely

  • Check system status in real-time

  • Receive instant alerts for alarms, trouble conditions, and activity

  • Control Z-Wave smart devices like:

    • Door locks

    • Thermostats

    • Lighting

    • Garage doors

  • Add indoor and outdoor cameras for visual verification and live streaming

It’s a complete smart home experience with the security backbone of a professional monitoring platform.

Easy DIY Install + Support 7 Days a Week

Worried about installing your own system? Don’t be.

SafeHomeCentral.com includes free 7-day-a-week tech support with every purchase and monitoring plan. Their team can walk you through system setup, programming sensors, configuring your Alarm.com app, and ensuring your monitoring is set up correctly. It’s just like having a pro install your system—without the scheduling delays or hefty labor charges.

Even advanced setup questions are handled with ease, whether it’s integrating smart home devices or configuring video cameras.

Affordable Monitoring with No Contracts

One of the biggest advantages of using SafeHomeCentral.com is their low-cost monitoring plans. Instead of paying $40–$60/month like with the big-name providers, SafeHomeCentral offers Alarm.com monitoring with professional central station dispatch starting as low as:

  • $8.95/month for landline-based systems

  • $14.95–$22.95/month for cellular/IP Alarm.com systems (includes carrier fees)

And these prices come with no contracts and no cancellation fees.

Plus, with a UL-listed central station backing your system, you can request a monitoring certificate that could help you save up to 20% on your homeowners insurance—often covering the cost of monitoring entirely.

Take Control of Your Security

Big alarm companies count on people assuming they need professional installers and long-term contracts. But times have changed. With professional equipment, Alarm.com technology, and real tech support, SafeHomeCentral.com empowers homeowners and small businesses to take security into their own hands—literally.

You don’t have to sacrifice quality or reliability. You just don’t have to overpay for it anymore.


Ready to protect your home or business the smart way?
Visit www.SafeHomeCentral.com or call 800-840-6150 to get started with expert help choosing the right alarm system for your needs.

Cellular Interactive Alarm Monitoring
  • Self

    Basic

    Mobile App Control

    No Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 13.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Remote Arming/Disarming
    Arm/disarm system remotely via web or mobile apps.
  • System Status and Summary of Recent Activity
    View an at-a-glance summary showing the current system status and any recent activity at the property via web or mobile apps
  • User Code Management
    Add/delete/edit user codes remotely, and track which users arm/disarm the system at what times. For systems with multiple partitions, choose which partition(s) each user code can access.
  • Searchable 60-Day Event History
    Search a 60-day history of events reported by the system, including alarms and other activity, via web or mobile apps. Customize the time frame of the search, and filter by device or event type. Download results as HTML or Excel files.
  • Multiple Permission-Based Web Logins
    Create different “sub-users” for the account and grant varying levels of permissions for each user to view/change various settings in the Alarm.com online account.
  • Multiple Partition Support
    For compatible GC3, iotega, IQ Panel 2, Concord, NetworX, and Neo control panels with multiple partitions, arm or disarm individual partitions via the web, add and assign new user codes to a specific set of partitions, see which sensors are in which partition, and filter the online event history by partition.
  • Multi-System Access
    Access multiple security systems from a single account through a convenient drop-down menu in the Alarm.com online account and mobile apps. Great for primary home and vacation home.
  • Alarms
    Receive email/text message notifications for any type of alarm reported by the security system. These automated alarm alerts are in addition to the emergency response services provided by our UL central monitoring station.
  • Arming/Disarming
    Receive email/text message notifications from Alarm.com when the security system is armed or disarmed. These messages are not forwarded to our UL central station for action of logging.
  • System Events
    Receive email/text message notifications for power failures, sensor tampers and malfunctions, panel low battery, and other types of system events.
  • No-Show Alerts
    Receive email/text message notifications if a certain person did not disarm the security system during selected times on chosen days.
  • Arming Reminders
    Receive email/text message notifications if the security system is not armed by a particular time on chosen days.
  • Geo-Services
    Intelligently trigger arming reminders and events based on Geo-Fence settings and mobile phone location.
  • Sensor Activity Monitoring - 50 Sensors
    Even when the security system is disarmed, receive email/text message notifications for non-alarm activity reported by sensors including: door, window, cabinet, motion, and other various sensors. The Alarm.com module communicates ALL sensor and system activity that occurs 24/7 to Alarm.com’s Network Operations Centers, then sends customized notifications to selected recipients.
  • Sensor-Left-Open
    Receive email/text message notifications if a particular door, cabinet, or window sensor is left open for an extended period during specified time frames. Receive a Restoral Notification once the sensor is closed again.
CellularInteractivezwave
  • Self

    Enhanced

    Mobile App Control

    No Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 15.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Remote Arming/Disarming
    Arm/disarm system remotely via web or mobile apps.
  • System Status and Summary of Recent Activity
    View an at-a-glance summary showing the current system status and any recent activity at the property via web or mobile apps
  • User Code Management
    Add/delete/edit user codes remotely, and track which users arm/disarm the system at what times. For systems with multiple partitions, choose which partition(s) each user code can access.
  • Searchable 60-Day Event History
    Search a 60-day history of events reported by the system, including alarms and other activity, via web or mobile apps. Customize the time frame of the search, and filter by device or event type. Download results as HTML or Excel files.
  • Multiple Permission-Based Web Logins
    Create different “sub-users” for the account and grant varying levels of permissions for each user to view/change various settings in the Alarm.com online account.
  • Multiple Partition Support
    For compatible GC3, iotega, IQ Panel 2, Concord, NetworX, and Neo control panels with multiple partitions, arm or disarm individual partitions via the web, add and assign new user codes to a specific set of partitions, see which sensors are in which partition, and filter the online event history by partition.
  • Multi-System Access
    Access multiple security systems from a single account through a convenient drop-down menu in the Alarm.com online account and mobile apps. Great for primary home and vacation home.
  • Alarms
    Receive email/text message notifications for any type of alarm reported by the security system. These automated alarm alerts are in addition to the emergency response services provided by our UL central monitoring station.
  • Arming/Disarming
    Receive email/text message notifications from Alarm.com when the security system is armed or disarmed. These messages are not forwarded to our UL central station for action of logging.
  • System Events
    Receive email/text message notifications for power failures, sensor tampers and malfunctions, panel low battery, and other types of system events.
  • No-Show Alerts
    Receive email/text message notifications if a certain person did not disarm the security system during selected times on chosen days.
  • Arming Reminders
    Receive email/text message notifications if the security system is not armed by a particular time on chosen days.
  • Geo-Services
    Intelligently trigger arming reminders and events based on Geo-Fence settings and mobile phone location.
  • Sensor Activity Monitoring - 50 Sensors
    Even when the security system is disarmed, receive email/text message notifications for non-alarm activity reported by sensors including: door, window, cabinet, motion, and other various sensors. The Alarm.com module communicates ALL sensor and system activity that occurs 24/7 to Alarm.com’s Network Operations Centers, then sends customized notifications to selected recipients.
  • Sensor-Left-Open
    Receive email/text message notifications if a particular door, cabinet, or window sensor is left open for an extended period during specified time frames. Receive a Restoral Notification once the sensor is closed again.
  • Unexpected Activity Alerts
    Receive alerts whenever unexpected activity occurs, based on learned activity patterns. Alerts based on user face recognition are also available on select panels only and require the customer to opt in.
  • Lights
    Send commands to turn lights on/off via web or mobile apps. Create automated light schedules to have specific lights turn on at certain times, for specified lengths of time. Create rules so a specific light turns on if a certain sensor is activated.
  • Locks
    Remotely control door locks via web or mobile apps, see lock status (locked/unlocked) and receive email/text message notifications when a lock is accessed by a specific user.
  • Thermostats
    Remotely control thermostat(s) via web or mobile apps and easily create custom schedules to set temperatures based on time of day, day of week, activity patterns and the status of the security system to make properties run more efficiently
  • Garage Door Control
    Remotely manage and control garage doors via web or mobile apps. View garage door status, receive garage door alerts and close automatically when system is armed.
  • LiftMaster® Integration
    Integration with any supported LiftMaster product
CellularUL
  • Dispatch

    Simple

    No Mobile App Control

    Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 14.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • UL Central Station
    We have trained operators ready to respond and verify your alarm signals 24x7x365. This includes burglary alarms, life safety such as fire and CO, status signals (AC loss), and environmental alerts such as low temperature or flood detection. Upto 75 zones of protection which is more than you'll ever need!
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Telephone Notification
    Receive alarm notifications by telephone. The central status will notify you or a family member/relative, neighbor etc. from your Call List if authorities were dispatched.
CellularInteractiveUL
  • Dispatch

    Basic

    Mobile App Control

    Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 17.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • UL Central Station
    We have trained operators ready to respond and verify your alarm signals 24x7x365. This includes burglary alarms, life safety such as fire and CO, status signals (AC loss), and environmental alerts such as low temperature or flood detection. Upto 75 zones of protection which is more than you'll ever need!
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Telephone Notification
    Receive alarm notifications by telephone. The central status will notify you or a family member/relative, neighbor etc. from your Call List if authorities were dispatched.
  • Crash & Smash Protection
    Alarm.com exclusive and patented technology, enables alarm signal transmission to the Central Station even if the security system is destroyed or disabled by an intruder. This happens during the dialer delay period on the WSF package and during dialer delay period, entry delay or alarm dialing process on the I, I+A and IG packages.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Remote Arming/Disarming
    Arm/disarm system remotely via web or mobile apps.
  • System Status and Summary of Recent Activity
    View an at-a-glance summary showing the current system status and any recent activity at the property via web or mobile apps
  • User Code Management
    Add/delete/edit user codes remotely, and track which users arm/disarm the system at what times. For systems with multiple partitions, choose which partition(s) each user code can access.
  • Searchable 60-Day Event History
    Search a 60-day history of events reported by the system, including alarms and other activity, via web or mobile apps. Customize the time frame of the search, and filter by device or event type. Download results as HTML or Excel files.
  • Multiple Permission-Based Web Logins
    Create different “sub-users” for the account and grant varying levels of permissions for each user to view/change various settings in the Alarm.com online account.
  • Multiple Partition Support
    For compatible GC3, iotega, IQ Panel 2, Concord, NetworX, and Neo control panels with multiple partitions, arm or disarm individual partitions via the web, add and assign new user codes to a specific set of partitions, see which sensors are in which partition, and filter the online event history by partition.
  • Multi-System Access
    Access multiple security systems from a single account through a convenient drop-down menu in the Alarm.com online account and mobile apps. Great for primary home and vacation home.
  • Alarms
    Receive email/text message notifications for any type of alarm reported by the security system. These automated alarm alerts are in addition to the emergency response services provided by our UL central monitoring station.
  • Arming/Disarming
    Receive email/text message notifications from Alarm.com when the security system is armed or disarmed. These messages are not forwarded to our UL central station for action of logging.
  • System Events
    Receive email/text message notifications for power failures, sensor tampers and malfunctions, panel low battery, and other types of system events.
  • No-Show Alerts
    Receive email/text message notifications if a certain person did not disarm the security system during selected times on chosen days.
  • Arming Reminders
    Receive email/text message notifications if the security system is not armed by a particular time on chosen days.
  • Geo-Services
    Intelligently trigger arming reminders and events based on Geo-Fence settings and mobile phone location.
  • Sensor Activity Monitoring - 50 Sensors
    Even when the security system is disarmed, receive email/text message notifications for non-alarm activity reported by sensors including: door, window, cabinet, motion, and other various sensors. The Alarm.com module communicates ALL sensor and system activity that occurs 24/7 to Alarm.com’s Network Operations Centers, then sends customized notifications to selected recipients.
  • Sensor-Left-Open
    Receive email/text message notifications if a particular door, cabinet, or window sensor is left open for an extended period during specified time frames. Receive a Restoral Notification once the sensor is closed again.
CellularInteractiveULzwave
  • Dispatch

    Enhanced

    Mobile App Control

    Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 19.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • UL Central Station
    We have trained operators ready to respond and verify your alarm signals 24x7x365. This includes burglary alarms, life safety such as fire and CO, status signals (AC loss), and environmental alerts such as low temperature or flood detection. Upto 75 zones of protection which is more than you'll ever need!
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Telephone Notification
    Receive alarm notifications by telephone. The central status will notify you or a family member/relative, neighbor etc. from your Call List if authorities were dispatched.
  • Crash & Smash Protection
    Alarm.com exclusive and patented technology, enables alarm signal transmission to the Central Station even if the security system is destroyed or disabled by an intruder. This happens during the dialer delay period on the WSF package and during dialer delay period, entry delay or alarm dialing process on the I, I+A and IG packages.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Remote Arming/Disarming
    Arm/disarm system remotely via web or mobile apps.
  • System Status and Summary of Recent Activity
    View an at-a-glance summary showing the current system status and any recent activity at the property via web or mobile apps
  • User Code Management
    Add/delete/edit user codes remotely, and track which users arm/disarm the system at what times. For systems with multiple partitions, choose which partition(s) each user code can access.
  • Searchable 60-Day Event History
    Search a 60-day history of events reported by the system, including alarms and other activity, via web or mobile apps. Customize the time frame of the search, and filter by device or event type. Download results as HTML or Excel files.
  • Multiple Permission-Based Web Logins
    Create different “sub-users” for the account and grant varying levels of permissions for each user to view/change various settings in the Alarm.com online account.
  • Multiple Partition Support
    For compatible GC3, iotega, IQ Panel 2, Concord, NetworX, and Neo control panels with multiple partitions, arm or disarm individual partitions via the web, add and assign new user codes to a specific set of partitions, see which sensors are in which partition, and filter the online event history by partition.
  • Multi-System Access
    Access multiple security systems from a single account through a convenient drop-down menu in the Alarm.com online account and mobile apps. Great for primary home and vacation home.
  • Alarms
    Receive email/text message notifications for any type of alarm reported by the security system. These automated alarm alerts are in addition to the emergency response services provided by our UL central monitoring station.
  • Arming/Disarming
    Receive email/text message notifications from Alarm.com when the security system is armed or disarmed. These messages are not forwarded to our UL central station for action of logging.
  • System Events
    Receive email/text message notifications for power failures, sensor tampers and malfunctions, panel low battery, and other types of system events.
  • No-Show Alerts
    Receive email/text message notifications if a certain person did not disarm the security system during selected times on chosen days.
  • Arming Reminders
    Receive email/text message notifications if the security system is not armed by a particular time on chosen days.
  • Geo-Services
    Intelligently trigger arming reminders and events based on Geo-Fence settings and mobile phone location.
  • Sensor Activity Monitoring - 50 Sensors
    Even when the security system is disarmed, receive email/text message notifications for non-alarm activity reported by sensors including: door, window, cabinet, motion, and other various sensors. The Alarm.com module communicates ALL sensor and system activity that occurs 24/7 to Alarm.com’s Network Operations Centers, then sends customized notifications to selected recipients.
  • Sensor-Left-Open
    Receive email/text message notifications if a particular door, cabinet, or window sensor is left open for an extended period during specified time frames. Receive a Restoral Notification once the sensor is closed again.
  • Unexpected Activity Alerts
    Receive alerts whenever unexpected activity occurs, based on learned activity patterns. Alerts based on user face recognition are also available on select panels only and require the customer to opt in.
  • Lights
    Send commands to turn lights on/off via web or mobile apps. Create automated light schedules to have specific lights turn on at certain times, for specified lengths of time. Create rules so a specific light turns on if a certain sensor is activated.
  • Locks
    Remotely control door locks via web or mobile apps, see lock status (locked/unlocked) and receive email/text message notifications when a lock is accessed by a specific user.
  • Thermostats
    Remotely control thermostat(s) via web or mobile apps and easily create custom schedules to set temperatures based on time of day, day of week, activity patterns and the status of the security system to make properties run more efficiently
  • Garage Door Control
    Remotely manage and control garage doors via web or mobile apps. View garage door status, receive garage door alerts and close automatically when system is armed.
  • LiftMaster® Integration
    Integration with any supported LiftMaster product
GOLDADC1
  • Dispatch

    Gold

    Mobile App Control

    Central Station Dispatch

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • $ 22.95 Cell and IP

    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • Cellular Connectivity
    Enables wireless alarm signal communication to the central station as the primary or redundant signal path. No phone line or Internet connection is needed.
  • UL Central Station
    We have trained operators ready to respond and verify your alarm signals 24x7x365. This includes burglary alarms, life safety such as fire and CO, status signals (AC loss), and environmental alerts such as low temperature or flood detection. Upto 75 zones of protection which is more than you'll ever need!
  • No Contract
    We offer all alarm monitoring plans with NO CONTRACTS. No long-term, multi-year commitments. We do offer pre-pay discounts for annual (15%) or just go month to month. Your choice and never any pressure to change.
  • Telephone Notification
    Receive alarm notifications by telephone. The central status will notify you or a family member/relative, neighbor etc. from your Call List if authorities were dispatched.
  • Crash & Smash Protection
    Alarm.com exclusive and patented technology, enables alarm signal transmission to the Central Station even if the security system is destroyed or disabled by an intruder. This happens during the dialer delay period on the WSF package and during dialer delay period, entry delay or alarm dialing process on the I, I+A and IG packages.
  • Daily Supervision
    Monitor panel connectivity with signal supervision between the control panel and Alarm.com to know when a panel is not responding.
  • Remote Arming/Disarming
    Arm/disarm system remotely via web or mobile apps.
  • System Status and Summary of Recent Activity
    View an at-a-glance summary showing the current system status and any recent activity at the property via web or mobile apps
  • User Code Management
    Add/delete/edit user codes remotely, and track which users arm/disarm the system at what times. For systems with multiple partitions, choose which partition(s) each user code can access.
  • Searchable 60-Day Event History
    Search a 60-day history of events reported by the system, including alarms and other activity, via web or mobile apps. Customize the time frame of the search, and filter by device or event type. Download results as HTML or Excel files.
  • Multiple Permission-Based Web Logins
    Create different “sub-users” for the account and grant varying levels of permissions for each user to view/change various settings in the Alarm.com online account.
  • Multiple Partition Support
    For compatible GC3, iotega, IQ Panel 2, Concord, NetworX, and Neo control panels with multiple partitions, arm or disarm individual partitions via the web, add and assign new user codes to a specific set of partitions, see which sensors are in which partition, and filter the online event history by partition.
  • Multi-System Access
    Access multiple security systems from a single account through a convenient drop-down menu in the Alarm.com online account and mobile apps. Great for primary home and vacation home.
  • Alarms
    Receive email/text message notifications for any type of alarm reported by the security system. These automated alarm alerts are in addition to the emergency response services provided by our UL central monitoring station.
  • Arming/Disarming
    Receive email/text message notifications from Alarm.com when the security system is armed or disarmed. These messages are not forwarded to our UL central station for action of logging.
  • System Events
    Receive email/text message notifications for power failures, sensor tampers and malfunctions, panel low battery, and other types of system events.
  • No-Show Alerts
    Receive email/text message notifications if a certain person did not disarm the security system during selected times on chosen days.
  • Arming Reminders
    Receive email/text message notifications if the security system is not armed by a particular time on chosen days.
  • Geo-Services
    Intelligently trigger arming reminders and events based on Geo-Fence settings and mobile phone location.
  • Sensor Activity Monitoring - 50 Sensors
    Even when the security system is disarmed, receive email/text message notifications for non-alarm activity reported by sensors including: door, window, cabinet, motion, and other various sensors. The Alarm.com module communicates ALL sensor and system activity that occurs 24/7 to Alarm.com’s Network Operations Centers, then sends customized notifications to selected recipients.
  • Sensor-Left-Open
    Receive email/text message notifications if a particular door, cabinet, or window sensor is left open for an extended period during specified time frames. Receive a Restoral Notification once the sensor is closed again.
  • Unexpected Activity Alerts
    Receive alerts whenever unexpected activity occurs, based on learned activity patterns. Alerts based on user face recognition are also available on select panels only and require the customer to opt in.
  • Lights
    Send commands to turn lights on/off via web or mobile apps. Create automated light schedules to have specific lights turn on at certain times, for specified lengths of time. Create rules so a specific light turns on if a certain sensor is activated.
  • Locks
    Remotely control door locks via web or mobile apps, see lock status (locked/unlocked) and receive email/text message notifications when a lock is accessed by a specific user.
  • Thermostats
    Remotely control thermostat(s) via web or mobile apps and easily create custom schedules to set temperatures based on time of day, day of week, activity patterns and the status of the security system to make properties run more efficiently
  • Garage Door Control
    Remotely manage and control garage doors via web or mobile apps. View garage door status, receive garage door alerts and close automatically when system is armed.
  • LiftMaster® Integration
    Integration with any supported LiftMaster product
  • Irrigation Control
    Remotely monitor and control Rain Bird or Rachio irrigation systems from the mobile app.
  • Audio Integration
    Use the mobile app to control music and audio from the Legrand On-Q® Digital Audio System
  • Lutron® Integration
    Integration with any supported Lutron product.
  • Image Capture on Alarm
    Capture motion activated images during system alarm events; up to 5 sets of images are automatically uploaded per event.
  • Water Management
  • Image Capture on Disarm
    Capture images during disarm events. Images can be uploaded to the image gallery.
  • Daily Views Rules
    Create rules to upload and send motion activated images captured during a specific time period.
  • Additional Image Upload
    Upload additional images that were captured by the sensors and not automatically uploaded, such as extra alarm, entry delay or disarm images.
  • Image Alerts
    Receive email/text message image alerts on images captured during alarms, Daily Views, or Peek-In requests.