What alarm monitoring means
Alarm monitoring is a service where a staffed central station receives alarm signals and calls the owner or dispatches police or fire.
Also called central station monitoring.
Where it matters on a security and low voltage job
Monitoring is recurring revenue, usually under a contract with a monitoring company. Make the terms, cancellation rules and who owns the equipment plain in your agreement.
What it costs
Koira's home automation installation cost guide puts a typical job at $2,400, with most between $1,100 to $3,700. The guide shows its sources and what moves the price.
Work it out
- Cost guide: Home automation installation cost
- Free template: Service agreement template
- Tools, templates and guides: Free security and low voltage resources