Can I Get a Home Security Systems Without a Landline?
05/17/2017
One of the most beneficial aspects of installing a home security system is the ability to have around-the-clock off-site monitoring. A professional monitoring service can receive signals from your system’s control panel and devices when suspicious or potentially dangerous activity occurs on a 24/7 basis. The service’s trained security professionals can then determine whether it is necessary to dispatch first responders to your home.
In a traditional hardwired system, the transmission of the signals occurs via telephone landline. However, landlines are susceptible to power outages due to violent storms or blackouts. An enterprising burglar can also prevent signal transmission simply by cutting your home’s telephone lines. And as more people are choosing to opt out of hardwired phone service and are relying solely on cell phones, many homes these days no longer have phone line connectivity.
This raises an important question: Do I need a landline for a security system?
You Can Have a Monitored Alarm System With No Landline
Wireless technology is now replacing hardwiring in many aspects of our lives – including the security systems we rely on to keep our families and property safe. Wireless monitoring eliminates concerns over cut wires and power outages, while still providing a prompt, reliable signal to the central monitoring service. No-landline options for home security systems include cellular and Internet-based solutions.
Cellular Monitoring Systems
While cellular systems were once relegated to acting as a backup to hardwired service, improvements in technology have now made it possible for them to serve as reliable primary monitoring solutions. Wireless monitoring works in a similar fashion as cell phone technology: strategically located cell towers deliver the signals between your home and the central monitoring services. In sparsely populated areas where cell towers are scarce, transmission occurs through a cellular transmitter installed on your property.
With cellular-based monitoring, you can remotely manage and monitor your security system with your mobile device, enabling you to keep an eye on your property while you’re away. You can also receive alerts via phone, text or email when suspicious activity occurs. Many cellular systems include video verification so that the monitoring service can determine whether there is an actual emergency or just a false alarm.
Internet Monitoring Systems
You can also have a home security system that relies on Internet monitoring. These systems typically connect to your home’s Wi-Fi network, enabling the use of wireless technology to send signals to the central monitoring station. You can expect the same level of reliability as when operating your home computers and other Internet-connected devices, while also enjoying the remote monitoring and management functionality afforded by cellular technology.
Titan Alarm, Inc. Can Provide the Right Security System for Your Needs
Whether you opt for an alarm system with no landline or a traditional hardwired system, you can trust the professionals at Titan Alarm for complete system design and a fast, efficient installation. If you live in the Phoenix, AZ area, contact us to schedule a no-obligation in-home security system consultation today.
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Updated by Titan Alarm on November 5, 2018.
