Choosing the right alarm system and the installation company are critical factors in making the right decision.

Often the concerned owner, to reduce costs, pressures technicians to limit components, disregarding full coverage. A common reaction is “who will come in through the bathroom window?”, “why cover the outside, I have a dog”, etc.

• Proper site planning is a prerequisite for a successful alarm system. It is literally the secret of a properly functioning security system.

•Trust the experts, even if they don’t bow to your pressure to limit materials.

• Avoid “ready-made packages” of alarms, the installation of a security system requires in-depth knowledge of the subject and excellent expertise.

• Understand the fact that the alarm is “not an off the shelf product” and when treated as such, it will certainly be ineffective.

Certification & Quality.

One of the most common causes of false alarms is the use of non-certified systems harmonized with international safety standards.

• by choosing the cheapest solution, you inevitably discount the quality of the construction.

• Low quality components are likely to cause false alarms due to failure in operation.

• their lifetime cost is dramatically low; no guarantees are provided and as a result you will need to reinvest in a new system soon.

• Ask for the technical characteristics of the alarm they propose. Compare the cost of exactly the same systems. Anything else is not a comparable figure.

Wiring, connection and programming of the system.

As strange as it sounds many false alarms, especially when they are repetitive are due to faulty wiring.

• the secret is to take great care when installing the cables by experienced technicians and specialists in security systems.

• unfortunately also in this case the choice is cost related and that is why we often face problematic installations and connections without any expertise.

Delivery of the system by a technical workshop.

Many false alarms come from misuse by users. Even in the case of not informing the police, panic is created among neighbors and stress among users.

• to avoid such incidents, require a complete and integrated delivery for the use of the system.

• Ask for the alarm user manual.

Use of upgraded software.

In recent years we have been talking more and more about so-called “smart” systems. Modern alarm systems now incorporate algorithms that allow the filtering of the signals they receive and with the integration of technical intelligence.

On the basis of criteria, they decide whether or not there are indications of a real alarm situation. Thus, in an upgraded software an additional safety valve is offered in terms of reducing false alarms. So, if the conditions of the installation are conducive to the occurrence of false alarms or the site is highly secure, you should orient yourself towards these solutions.

Peripheral component failures and battery replacement.

Finally, let’s not forget that like all high-tech products, the alarm needs regular checks and maintenance.

Physical deterioration is a legitimate source of false alarms so if you want to sleep soundly you must:

• Maintain the system when unexplained alarms occur.

• Ensure that the system’s stand-alone battery is changed regularly (every year), as battery discharge is a possible cause of a false alarm in the event of a power failure. It is also a sufficient cause for the entire system to be put out of operation for the duration of the power failure.

If you don’t immediately have the option of a reliable option it is better to wait, or ask for more favourable repayment terms, rather than trusting something that will cause you more trouble than you have.

Ask the installation company for the Operating License.

For all the above reasons, think smart and invest in a reliable security system.