Since we started our business in Dublin in 1977 we have seen many changes in security
But the same rule applies when it comes to being provided with a quality alarm system
" The after sales service" A big brand or a flashy website may impress you and some will advertise extremely low prices on radio or Tv to get your interest,
But!Ask yourself the following before you call any Alarm CompanyWill you own the system or are you just renting it.
Is the service contract just for one year allowing you to assess their service.
Are you tied into a long contract with no options to switch providerLike with your Electricity, how easy is it to switch if you wish to.
Can the make of system be serviced or maintained by another alarm companyIs it a well know brand like HKC with parts available in Ireland.
If you are not happy with the service, will they allow or help you to switchWill they take out the old alarm system at no additional charge or @ €?
Will the system provide you with
perimeter security to all of your windows & doors
Or are they just relying on internal PIR Movement detectors which only activate when someone is already in you home!PIR's or Internal Cameras are a great addition but only as a backup to the perimeter
Will the PIR Camera images go directly to your mobile or are they visible to the staff in the Monitoring Station.
PIR Movement detectors are automatically turned off when you are at home, so have you the perimeter security on all of the vulnerable external windows and doors.If you leave a window open will the alarm keypad alert you of same, in other words,
does it have a Magnetic Reed Contact MRC fitted.
Will the windows have inertia-vibration sensors fitted to provide an early warningWill the system have both an internal and external sounding bell.
Does the alarm system just rely on your Wi-Fi or does it have a GSM Backup unit.
Choose from the compact HKC Quantum fully wireless panel or the HKC
Hybrid 10270 panel
FURTHER INFORMATION ON HKC OPTIONS
The Quantum Panel is an all-in-one panel with a built-in
communicator which will allow you to Self-Monitor using the HKC Remote APP to
your mobiles
You can choose from a range of HKC Wireless Alarm Detectors which
include MRC's Magnetic Reed Contacts which will alert you if a window or
door is open
The HKC Wireless Vibration Sensor which we recommend being fitted too
all perimeter doors and windows.
The HKC PIR Movement Detector which will detect and verify if someone
has entered the building, and which is a requirement by An-Garda should they be requested by the ARC Alarm Monitoring Station
Please remember that PIR Movement Detectors should only be used as a backup to
the Perimeter Security provided by the HKC Inertia or MRC Detectors
The HKC GSM APP is a Modem which connects you to your HKC Alarm
System and which is powered by the main alarm panel and has battery backup
Please remember that some providers may suggest just PIR's but these will
only activate after someone has already entered your home or premises
In addition if you are relying on just PIR's and you wish to walk around your
home, then these PIR's will be automatically switched off leaving you
unprotected!
For more information on the HKC range of products or to discuss the
various options you have, please phone us on 2840000
or email us reception@alarmsecurity.ie or using the contact us page
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