Burglar alarms for homes and businesses in the DR

#How a burglar alarm works

An alarm has a panel that receives signals from the sensors and decides what to do. When the system is armed and a contact detects that a door opened, or a sensor detects movement, the panel sets off the siren and sends an alert to the phones of the people you choose. You arm and disarm the system from the app, a keypad or a remote.

The usual approach combines two layers: magnetic contacts on doors and windows to detect a break-in, and motion sensors in hallways and main areas to detect someone who is already inside. With home mode, you can keep just the perimeter armed while you sleep.

#Wireless or wired

A wireless alarm is the most practical choice for finished homes and shops, because the sensors communicate by radio and no cables need to be run. A wired zoned alarm is very stable and makes sense for businesses, warehouses and homes under construction, where conduit can be laid in advance. Hybrid systems are also available.

#What to keep in mind in the Dominican Republic

Communication. If the panel sends alerts only over WiFi, they depend on the home's internet. With a panel that also has GSM, alerts can go out over the cellular network if the internet drops, as long as it has a SIM card with service.

Power outages. The panel has a backup battery so it keeps running for a while. For long outages we recommend connecting it to your inverter.

False alarms. Most come from poorly placed sensors: near a fan, a window with direct sun or an air conditioner, or with low batteries. We place each sensor carefully and show you how to change the batteries.

#What the cost depends on

The cost depends on the size of the property, the number of doors and windows to protect, the number of sensors, the type of panel and the accessories, such as panic buttons or an outdoor siren. Message us on WhatsApp with what you want to protect and we will put together your quote.