Burglar Alarm Systems

Burglar alarm systems are important to have in any home or business. A properly configured security system can save you thousands in the event of a break-in. Make sure that your home or business stays protected with a security panel and a monitoring plan from Alarm Grid. Learn about burglar systems.
Honeywell Home PROA7PLUS031V - PROA7PLUS Encrypted 3-1 Verizon Kit: System, 3 D/W Contacts, 1 Motion, Communicator, LT-Cable
Honeywell Home PROA7PLUS031V
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2GIG Edge Verizon LTE 3-1 Wireless Kit - System, 3 Door/Window Sensors, 1 Motion, LT-Cable
2GIG Edge Verizon LTE 3-1 Wireless Kit
System, 3 Door/Window Sensors, 1 Motion, LT-Cable
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 319.5MHz in White Verizon LTE 3-1 Kit - Alarm System Kit w/ 3 Door/Window Sensors & 1 Motion
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 319.5MHz in White Verizon LTE 3-1 Kit
Alarm System Kit w/ 3 Door/Window Sensors & 1 Motion
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Honeywell VISTA-21iP-6160KT - Front of Internet Security System
Honeywell VISTA-21iP-6160KT
Internet Security System
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE, Interlogix/GE Compatible - 319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE, Interlogix/GE Compatible
319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE,  Honeywell/2GIG Compatible - 345 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE, Honeywell/2GIG Compatible
345 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE, DSC Compatible - 433 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 Verizon LTE, DSC Compatible
433 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, Interlogix/GE Compatible - 319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, Interlogix/GE Compatible
319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/ PowerG
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, Honeywell/2GIG Compatible - 345 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, Honeywell/2GIG Compatible
345 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
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Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, DSC Compatible - 433 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
Qolsys IQ Panel 4 AT&T LTE, DSC Compatible
433 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel w/PowerG
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Qolsys IQ4 Hub, Verizon LTE, Qolsys S-Line, Interlogix/GE - 319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel
Qolsys IQ4 Hub, Verizon LTE, Qolsys S-Line, Interlogix/GE
319.5 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel
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Qolsys IQ4 Hub, Verizon LTE, PowerG - 915 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel
Qolsys IQ4 Hub, Verizon LTE, PowerG
915 MHz Wireless Alarm Panel
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Burglary alarm systems are crucial for anyone who wants to keep their home or business safe. Modern alarm systems are actually very easy to set up and program for DIY users. You don't need to hire a professional to install a security system for your home or small business. All you need to do is a little research and purchase the best system for your needs from Alarm Grid. We have security systems for buildings of all sizes and for all sorts of situations. A complete security system only consists of a few items, and you can set everything up yourself.

At the center of every burglar alarm system is an alarm control panel. This is true whether you are buying a home security system or a business security system. The alarm control panel is the central hub that all the sensors will report to. For easy installation and set up, we recommend using a wireless alarm control panel. This will minimize the amount of wiring, and it will allow you to use wireless sensors with your system. Most wireless panels have desk mounts available. This eliminates the need for mounting a panel to the wall.

Once you have a panel, you can start adding sensors. A sensor is a device that alerts your panel to any activity in your home or business. There are many types of sensors that are used with burglary alarm systems. A door and window contact will let the system know if someone has opened a door or a window. A motion sensor will let the system know if someone is moving in a certain area. A glass break sensor will let the system know if someone has broken a window. And a shock sensor can let the system know if an intruder has smashed a door down. These are all great sensors to use with a burglar alarm system. All sensors will report to the alarm control panel to let the system know about any activity. You must make sure that the sensors you use are compatible with your system.

Another accessory you will need for your system is an alarm monitoring communicator. This is a piece of hardware that allows a control panel to send and receive signals. This is very important for alarm monitoring service to take place. You will then need to get an alarm monitoring plan to activate the communicator and make alarm monitoring possible. Alarm Grid has various monitoring plans available to meet the needs of all types of homes and businesses. Your monitoring plan may also include access to an interactive platform like Total Connect 2.0 or Alarm.com to make it more convenient for you to control your complete alarm system.

Alarm Grid offers various burglar alarm system kits that provide everything you need to get started with alarm monitoring. This includes an alarm control panel, some intrusion sensors, and an alarm monitoring communicator. From there, all you will need is a compatible alarm monitoring plan to activate your system and start receiving alarm monitoring service, We have systems that are very easy for DIY users to install on their own. You don't need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to have someone else install your alarm system. You can do it all on your own with Alarm Gird on your side.

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