Having an alarm system is a smart move for every home and business. Protecting life and property is our greatest responsibility. Unfortunately, having an alarm falsely go off can lead to customer dissatisfaction and can be a major disruption to everyday activities. A majority of false alarms are caused by human error and can be fairly easily remedied.
Here are just a few ideas to prevent false alarms in your home or business:
- Educate: Alarms, whether they are meant for security or fire prevention, require a level of education and training. Be sure that everyone in your family knows the proper use of the system. This may include training caretakers and others who regularly visit your home.
- Maintain: It is important to perform regular maintenance to ensure that the system is working properly. Regular check-ups can help you avoid a tripped alarm.
- Windows and Doors: Be sure that all windows and doors are secured before setting the alarm.
- Key Codes: It happens to all of us eventually. Changing the key codes and accidentally entering an old code can trip the alarm system. Be sure to stay up-to-date with the new codes.
- Re-Entry: Entering a home quickly after setting the alarm is a common cause of false alarms. Whether you forgot your keys or some other item you need, the alarm will still go off. Just remember that the code needs to be entered after setting.
- Pets: Often, the false alarm is not a human error at all. Pets can activate a motion sensor or other alarm. Be sure to restrict pets if there are sensors that can be triggered.
How Wayne Alarm Systems Makes a Difference
At Wayne Alarm Systems, we’re always investing in the latest commercial and residential technology so we can bring you systems that keep your business and home safe. One of the benefits of this technology is that it can help you avoid false alarms.
For example, when you choose a professionally monitored home security system from us, a professional, trained operator will respond immediately to verify calls before sending the appropriate emergency response. Our alarm systems are monitored by live operators 24/7. If there’s an emergency, you’ll get a response fast. If there’s a false alarm, live monitoring can help catch that, too, before emergency responders are sent out.
Advanced alarm sensors also help you avoid false alarms. Motion sensors, for example, can detect movement or even temperature changes using microwave radar or infrared technology. They can be set for different sensitivity levels and distances, reducing the risk of false alarms. Glass break sensors use dual-sound detection, allowing them to detect the exact sound of glass breaking, reducing false alarms caused by other sounds.
The newest alarm systems also give you more control, which means your system becomes more adaptable to the way you live your life. For example, a key fob and remote access can help you enable and disable your system remotely or check up on your home. The latest systems allow service people and other authorized personnel to enter your home without triggering the alarm.
Contact Us Today
New technology and new systems are always emerging. At Wayne Alarm Systems, we can help you cut through the noise and find solutions that work for you. Remember — false alarms aren’t just a nuisance. Over time, they can make it harder to tell serious emergencies from “just another” false alarm.
When you want a system that triggers only when it should, contact Wayne Alarm Systems for a free quote and free security consultation.
