What is a back to base alarm?

When it comes to the security of your home and business, you want to ensure you have the best system for your needs. Every household and workplace has different criteria depending on their space and the level of security required, which is why there are so many different systems available on the market to suit most circumstances and budgets.

If you are looking for some of the best and most consistent security monitoring around, then a back-to-base alarm is a great choice to consider. Take a look below for a little more information regarding base-to-back alarm systems, how they work and what benefits they offer. If you still have some questions or concerns, give Alltronic Security a call at 07 3353 3248 and we can discuss all your security needs.

What is a back-to-base alarm?

A back-to-base alarm, sometimes referred to as back-to-base alarm monitoring, is a service that is provided by security companies and security professionals for both homes and businesses. It involves the monitoring of a security system 24/7 for any situations which may result in an alarm going off, and then the appropriate response can be determined and actioned. The reasons for an alarm going off vary, from a broken window to a person walking around your home uninvited, and this is all looked at by the people monitoring the system and responded to accordingly.

How does a back-to-base alarm work?

A back-to-base alarm arrangement can incorporate a range of different procedures, however, a common scenario for Alltronic Security when a back-to-base alarm is triggered is as follows:

• An alarm is triggered in a home or workplace.
• A signal is transmitted to our control room immediately, which is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A report is then received by the control room which sets out both where the alarm is coming from and its nature.
• The alarm details and the relevant personal information is shown to the alarm monitoring operator.
• Once the operator has received this information, they will call the premises where the alarm is found to verify the alarm.
• If it is a false alarm and you give the correct password, the alarm is cancelled.
• If there is no response at your home the operator will then call other nominated contacts in order of priority.

Please note - This is an example of standard alarm procedures and response, however, they can be customised to suit individual requirements.

What are the advantages of a back-to-base alarm?

The benefits that a back-to-base alarm system offers are extensive, however, we have listed a few of the major pros below.

• Constant monitoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Someone will always respond when an alarm goes off.
• If your alarm has a fault then your monitoring company will be advised, when you may have gone a considerable period without knowing otherwise.
• The exact alarm point can be determined.
• You can determine the emergency response plan that is best suited to you and your home or business.
• Do not rely on text messages, which can be delayed and are not designed for security purposes.
• Can lower your insurance premium in some cases (speak to your insurance provider to see if this is available to you).
• Quick response time to an emergency.

Your back-to-base monitoring experts

If you have any questions regarding back-to-base alarm monitoring or would like to speak to a professional regarding arranging a back-to-base system in your home or business, give Alltronic Security a call at 07 3353 3248 and we can discuss all your security needs now.

Resources:

Wikipedia (Security Alarms): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_alarm