Self-Monitored Wireless Alarm Systems - Monitor yourself and save thousands!!!

Alot of people don't like security systems, dealing with putting the pin code in before the alarm starts sounding can panic people.

But in the long run a working security system can keep you so much safer when you are home and also protect your belongings and everything you have worked hard for when you are out! 

Our wireless alarm systems are the best out there for the price range. Of course you can go and spend thousands on a top notch brand that you may get an extra year out of. But we find our systems highly competes with the high price tag products, in quality and the features. We even like to think we may have more features. And then there are the monitoring costs to consider. 

Our wireless alarm systems can be self-monitored (saving you thousands over the years) or if you do prefer the use of a monitoring company the option is there to do that too. Simply enter your monitoring details into the panel and easily program it to suit your needs.

We have done some calculations on monitoring costs. It is interesting to see really how much money you can save monitoring your wireless alarm system yourself. 

Monitoring companies all over Australia vary in price and are all different, so we will use averages over a 3yr period.

Monitoring Company
$1 a day, for 365 days a year = $365 a year.
$365 for 3 years is $1,095
Just on monitoring for your alarm system. 

Self-Monitor your Alarm System
$5 for a start up SIM card (including $5 of credit - see example) plus the cost of sending a text message or a phone call, when someone has violated your property. Which isn't likely to be very often (or never, hopefully - but always better to be safe then sorry). OR if you have an existing phone line, your cost is nothing! You will only pay for the phone call when your alarm has been violated.

You do the sums? Do you want to pay for monitoring even when you arn't using it or needing it? Or would you rather pay as it is needed?

If you choose a long 365 day expiry SIM card then your credit will last you the entire year, without needing to top up at the end of each month. So unless you have other alerts set up on your system, you won't use much credit at all. 

Another great bonus about having a self monitored alarm is that you can send your wireless alarm system text messages to arm and disarm. Say you are on your way to work and you forgot to arm the alarm, no worries.. Simply send your alarm a text message and it will reply telling you it has been armed successfully. 

Our wireless alarm systems include a GSM dialer. If you have researched your alarms, you would realise that this function alone can cost you around $600 or more. 

We have jam packed the best features and only the highest in quality and design to provide you with The Protector Series. Australia's No.1 wireless alarm system. Only available online and comes with a 2yr replacement warranty, money back guarantee and free technical support.

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Home Insurance Alarm System Guide

An alarm system doesn't replace home insurance but it is another good line of defence to protect your home and contents. In ‎addition, premium discounts on home contents policies are available to home insurance companies ‎that voluntarily install a monitored alarm.‎

A wide range of alarm systems are available in Australia: if you are in the market to buy ‎one it helps to understand what features are available. The core components of an alarm ‎system are the control panel, detection devices and sirens (or sounders). In addition, you ‎can connect your alarm to a remote monitoring service or have it SMS you if it is triggered.‎

The control panel allows you to set and unset the alarm and some support zones, letting ‎you secure different parts of your home. The control panel connects to the detectors to ‎monitor your home and sound the alarm if necessary. They feature back -up batteries and ‎often include tamper switches in case someone tries to subvert them or cut the power.

Detectors come in all shapes and sizes. When opened, doors or windows fitted with magnetic switches or contacts will trigger the alarm. Other detectors can monitor for shock or vibration - such as window glass breaking - and motion. Passive infra-red (PIR) detectors monitor changes in infra-red (heat), such as someone entering the area the PIR covers. To avoid false alarms, detectors sensitive to pet movement are even available.

Home alarm systems can feature indoor or outdoor (or both) sounders or sirens. A siren outside your home is a visible indicator to would-be thieves and can alert your neighbours of an intrusion. An indoor sounder will let you know if someone has entered your home while you are there.

Be aware that sirens can only sound for a limited time. For example, since 1997, alarm sirens installed in NSW must stop within 5 minutes. If you think that will not be enough of a deterrent, you can opt for back-to-base monitoring. In these systems, a home owner pays a fee or subscription, often by the month, to have security guards react to alarms and in some cases, escalate the situation to police or even the fire department. SMS alerts are an alternative to back-to-base: a text message will be sent if your alarm is tripped, but you will need to respond yourself. However, this is a big money saver.

People who move often and DIYers are good candidates for wireless systems. Nevertheless, ‎while wireless DIY systems may seem an attractive option when you see low-cost kits ‎everywhere, a reputable alarm fitter will know the best places for fitting detectors, for ‎example to prevent false alarms, and can fit and test your system to ensure optimum ‎operation. And finally, make sure you choose suppliers and systems that meet both State ‎and Federal standards. 

Australian Security Systems have reputable and very experienced security technicians available to help you through the installation and guide you in the right directions over the phone. Free of charge to all customers. Need advice on where you should place your sensors? Contact us now on (02) 43 050 840.

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CHOOSING A HOME ALARM SYSTEM AND THE BEST OPTIONS

We found this blog by Powersec and thought it pretty much sums it up. Thought we would share with our readers.. Take a read below -

The benefits of having a home alarm system give you the sense of feeling safe and secure, while having the peace of mind effect, and have now become vital to many homes throughout the lands.

Security alarm systems for your home can be inexpensive and can help benefit your home by adding a very valuable factor, and that is “safety”. Safety will also bring more buyers efficiently if selling a home.

Let’s take a look at how having an alarm system in place can have additional benefits to your home, safety and can also be a fun factor with some features to play with.

Personalize your security system with equipment like PET detectors for letting your loving pets roam free without your alarm triggering.

Or perhaps you’d like a state of the art colour touch screen for ease of use, and to have additional features on the keypad such as recording audio messages, or lighting automation etc.

You can have a separate part of the house (zone) armed so that the rest of the house isn’t armed which is a really handy feature to have, just like when you need the late night toilet stroll. It could be armed separately the rumpus room, garage, study, or a room with valuables that is fair distance away.

Backup battery is another prominent factor to look out for; this will give you the comfort feeling just in case there is a power outage in your street or town.

In-built mobile phone dialer is an extremely useful benefit for having an alarm system in place, where you can immediately get notified via your mobile phone when your system is triggered, or has been disarmed.

This can have you at the forefront of your homes security, so if someone is triggering or disarming you get the heads up first.

If you really want to be feel safe and secure you can also consider utilizing 24 hour back to base alarm monitoring.

This is a great way to secure your home if you’re going away on holidays, knowing your home is protected by a 24/7 alarm monitoring service that can handle call outs effective immediately if necessary.

So to round up, here a quick checklist for your next security system installation:

• 24 hour back to base alarm monitoring
• Emergency switch (behind the bed)
• Wireless alarm system options if required, wireless remote and sensors
• Event memory log
• In-built mobile phone dialer
• Rechargeable backup battery
• Separate zone arming
• Home automation features
• Personalizing of your system e.g. Touch screen keypad and automation, PET motion detectors, Wireless sensors for awkward or temporary positioning, window contacts, glass break sensors.

By installing the right home security system you are protecting the two most valuable things in your world, your family and your home sweet home.

Protect your family first while avoiding expensive property losses later. 

Having a home alarm system is very important and should be a must on everyone’s home list of installations.

Well said Powersec, we couldn't have written it much better ourselves. We think The Protector Series wireless alarm kits, tick all of the boxes mentioned above. 

If you are looking for a quality alarm that does it all, check them out here.

DIY home security and safety

We are excited Better Homes and Gardens is doing a full story on DIY home security and safety. It launches in a few weeks on TV, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled. We thought why not do our own tips and tricks to keep your home secure whilst we are waiting for it to air.  

Let's turn the burglars in the wrong direction. Try these tips to deter thieves and keep your home safe of a night or your home safe when you go on holidays.

1. Keep your valuables in a safe place away from the main bedroom. Burglars are usually on a tight schedule and will target the most obvious places. Have a box of your valuables in your childs bedroom. They usually don't touch kids bedrooms.

2. If you are going away, ask your neighbours to collect your mail. Burglars try to go for the easiest place to rob.

3. Sleep with your car keys next to your bed. If you hear a noise press the lock button on the car and the lights will flash scaring anyone away.

4. Put window locks on your windows, or cut up some dowel long enough to put in the window tracks behind the window. 

5. If you are going away, leave a light on that is visible to the street. This way it looks like someone is up of a night. 

6. Leave a radio on whilst you are away. The sounds should deter thieves.

7. Have a lock chain on your main door, for extra security of a night. 

8. If you have one of our DIY wireless alarm systems, turn the alarm onto 'stay mode' of a night to arm all of your door and window sensors. 

9. If you have lots of trees or shrubs around the entrances to the home, think about cutting them back. Burglars tend to go for homes that have low visibility from the street.

10. Test your security system is working correctly every few months (we dont want the neighbours ignoring the alarm because they hear it so often - so even pre-warn them). Burglarize yourself by arming the system and going outside for 5mins. Walk back in and make sure it picks you up.

11. Talk to your neighbours. If you are going away let them know to keep an eye on any weird activity. 

Most importantly don't be afraid, just be prepared. 

If you haven't got a working security system check out our range of affordable DIY wireless monitored alarm kits, prices suit any budget and come with 2yrs replacement warranty.

Affordable DIY alarm system

Affordable DIY alarm system

The Protector Series is an affordable DIY alarm system with self-monitoring. It is made of high quality and jam packed with so many features, we think it is the most affordable DIY alarm system out there.

We have absolutely NO contracts, NO on going fees, NO monitoring costs. Nothing. Once you have bought your wireless security system it's yours! 

It isn't locked to anyone and you can decide which phone provider

you want to go through for your SIM card, or use an existing PSTN phone line!

 

We also have FREE technical support if you need help installing and most importantly all of our products come with an Australian 2yr Replacement Warranty & a 14 day Money Back Guarantee for your peace of mind!

Features:

- Easy DIY install - Friendly user guide and FREE phone technical support available if needed

- 2yrs Replacement Warranty

- Secure Wireless Technology

- Quality ABS fire-proof material 

- Supports up to 30 wireless zones + 8 wired zones 

- Sensors may be installed up to 100m away from the alarm panel.

- GSM dialer - use GSM (sim card) or PSTN (phone line)

- Self-monitor by receiving an SMS or phone call when 

   alarm has been violated

- Can arm or disarm from your phone by sending an SMS

- Sends SMS alert advising if panel or sensors are low in 

   battery

- Program up to 5 phone numbers

- The option to choose a monitoring company

- LCD touch screen display

- Runs off AC power supply - Rechargeable backup battery in panel (24-48hrs backup time)

We absolutely love how reliable and affordable The Protector Series wireless alarm kit is and so do our customers. You may read some reviews here.

Have a question about our wireless DIY alarm systems? Check out our FAQ page 

or give us a call on (02) 43 050 840.

Monitored Alarm System - Self Monitoring or Central Monitoring company?

Monitored Alarm System - Self Monitoring or Central Monitoring company?

We get asked quite often how the alarm monitoring works?

With our Wireless DIY Monitored Alarm systems you may decide which you would like to use for your monitoring. You need to ask yourself, which do you prefer... To monitor yourself by receiving an sms or phone call when violated. OR would you prefer a monitoring company take care of this for you? It really is personal choice!

Lets go through both options...


Self-Monitor your wireless alarm system
You may program your alarm system to suit your own personal needs in regards to monitoring. You can plug in an existing phone line or put a SIM card into the back of the alarm.

Let's say you are going on holidays. You can program your phone number into the alarm to txt or call you when violated, but you may also add a close family member or friends mobile number that you trust. This way they can go around and inspect the home or office for you whilst you are not in the area. You can add up to 5 phone numbers. Once the alarm has been violated, it starts it's job. It alerts the phone numbers you have entered, in order from 1 to 5.

It will always make you aware if the alarm is violated, when you have phone numbers programmed in.

You may choose which extra alerts you would like to receive, you can choose from the following -
* Power recover
* Arm & Disarm SMS
* PSTN off or on
* Panel low power
* Sensors low power

Ever go on holidays? Get half way there and realise you forgot to set your alarm? Don't worry, you can arm & disarm your alarm by sending the alarm panel an SMS. It will reply when armed.

We highly recommend using a SIM card as you can use the sms options. When you use an existing PSTN (phone line) you may only receive calls from the alarm and you can't text your alarm.

If you are using a PSTN line you can only receive phone calls when the alarm has been violated. It will not be physically able to send or receive a txt from it as this line is voice only.

The cost for self-monitoring is simply a phone call or SMS from your telephone company. You only pay for what you use and you know exactly what is happening with your system.



Central Monitoring company
Central-stations use special telephone lines, computers, software and trained staff to monitor their customers' security systems and call the appropriate authorities in the event an alarm signal is received. 

Typically, there is a fee for these services (They can start at $1 per day). Because quality and experience can vary greatly among alarm companies, prospective customers are well advised to do their own research before making a final choice. Not all alarm companies monitor the systems they install and may outsource these services to another company.

In Australia Central Stations are graded on 2 areas: operational and physical performance. Operational performance includes the ability of the monitoring system to respond to events - generated by customers' security systems, operational reliability, data retrieval, etc. Physical performance includes measures such as the construction of monitoring rooms - most high security rooms have airlocks which can only be operated internally. The highest standard is 1a to 3c. To be graded at 3c central stations still meet very high standards.

Central monitoring info was sourced from wikipedia

The best thing about our monitored alarm systems is, in the end the decision is up to you. With our alarm systems, you are not locked to anyone. If you change your mind later, it's easy!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on (02) 43 050 840 or visit our website www.australiansecuritysystems.com.au 

Tips to protect your family and belongings

Tips to protect your family and belongings