Burglar alarm systems
Detect entry at doors and windows and plan a response for when the system activates.
Protect the perimeter
Start with contacts on frequently used or accessible doors. Position interior motion detectors to cover likely paths through the home and assess pet movement before deciding on detector placement.
Set up a response
Test the local siren and each authorised user's alerts. Agree who checks the premises after an alert and how faults or battery warnings will be handled.
Test the system from an everyday entry route
Ask each household member to arm and disarm the system using their normal door. Check that the correct entry delay starts and that a door left open is easy to identify on the panel or app. With permission from any monitoring provider, arrange a controlled test and confirm the alert identifies the expected zone.