Cellular Alarm Monitoring

Few things are as important as the safety of our home and family. Ensuring your loved ones and property are safe from burglary and other crimes is a top priority. While passive defenses like walls and fences may deter some burglars, alarm monitoring is critical to keeping them safe. One key factor to consider is whether the alarm monitoring system you are considering is cellular-based or landline-based.

What’s the Difference Between Cellular and Wireless Alarm Monitoring?

You might have encountered the words “cellular” and “wireless” when researching security systems. While cellular and wireless systems don’t utilize wires, they are fundamentally different regarding home security.

When the term “wireless” is used regarding home security, the sensors and the control panel are linked wirelessly via radio waves instead of physical wires. This allows for a more flexible, convenient setup of monitoring devices and ensures that the sensor network will not be vulnerable to the same wire-cutting security risk that plagues landline-based systems.

On the other hand, “cellular” refers to how the control panel communicates with your security company’s alarm monitoring service. Cellular-based security systems utilize mobile cellular networks (instead of a landline phone) to contact the monitoring company in an emergency.

The ideal security system combines a wireless alarm system with cellular alarm monitoring.

Advantages of Cellular Alarm Monitoring

Cellular-based security systems have several advantages over landline-based systems. Here are just a few reasons you should consider switching to cellular alarm monitoring.

1. Cellular alarm monitoring is safer.

The physical connection of a landline-based home security system is a major weakness because a burglar could cut your phone line before breaking it. A cellular-based security system has no such weakness, as it uses the same reliable network of cellular towers.

2. It’s more reliable.

Landline cables are vulnerable to the elements, but mobile networks are more resilient when confronted with a major storm or natural disaster. Internet outages do not affect cellular communicators. Remember, you still use your cell phone in most storms and disasters.

3. You get greater coverage.

Cellular networks span vast areas, reaching even remote locations, so you don’t necessarily have to have a strong signal for your cellular-based security system to transmit an alert.

4. You pay less for cellular alarm monitoring in the long run.

Adding a cellular communicator to your security system to enable cellular alarm monitoring can incur additional costs. Still, you no longer need to pay for a landline each month.

5. Installation is easier.

A landline-based security system must be connected to your home’s phone outlet. With a cellular system, you can mount the control panel anywhere in your home.

6. You can monitor your home remotely.

Many security systems that use cellular alarm monitoring also come with newer features, like smartphone apps that allow you to connect to them remotely. You’ll be able to view the camera footage, security alerts, and the status of your sensors even while you’re away.

7. Cellular alarm monitoring sends alerts faster than landlines.

When an emergency happens, speed is everything. Cellular alarm monitoring can contact your central monitoring station faster than a landline.
Remember that home security is only as effective as its weakest link. We are here to take care of all your alarm monitoring needs. Contact us today. Your protection will be uninterrupted when you need it most.