Buy alarm system

Did you know that it only takes an average burglar 30 seconds to get in? An effective way to deter burglars is an alarm system in your home. Read up-to-date price information here and get tips on how to buy a quality alarm system at the best price.

Buying an alarm system: the cost

The main task of an alarm system is to signal unwanted guests in your home or premises, but some systems also indicate if, for example, a fire breaks out. If you are going to buy an alarm system, you roughly have a choice of 3 types of alarm systems: wireless, wired and hybrid alarm systems. The overview below shows the average prices per type.

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Buying a wireless, wired or hybrid alarm system?

If you are going to buy an alarm system then you have the choice of a wireless, wired or hybrid alarm system. A wireless alarm system is generally slightly more expensive than a wired alarm system. This is because with the wireless alarm system, there is obviously no wiring, it looks nicer and the system can be easily expanded with other wireless components. Expanding wired alarm systems is trickier because the additional elements are also wired and thus require a specialist to install them. The solution to this is the hybrid alarm system. A hybrid alarm system is partly wired but can be expanded with wireless components.

Tips for buying an alarm system

Before you buy an alarm system, it is important to map out your living situation and your requirements so that you can do a targeted search. In addition, you naturally want to buy your alarm system for the best value for money. Check out the 4 tips below, which will help you do just that:

1. Buy the right type of alarm system

By carefully considering in advance which type of alarm system is suitable for your home or premises, you can avoid unexpected costs later. Do you want to buy an alarm system once? Then choose the cheapest option: a wired alarm system. Would you like to expand your alarm system in the future? Then a wireless or hybrid alarm system is a wise choice.

2. Look at your living situation

What are your home’s weak spots? That’s where you want your alarm system to be located. Do you have children? Then you might want to buy an alarm system that notifies you when windows are still open. Do you have pets? Then it’s handy that your alarm system is pet-friendly. The alarm will not go off if your pet is under 1.20 metres and weighs no more than 30 kilos. In addition, think about whether you already have a smoke detector in your home and whether you want a notification to come in via an app on your phone and/or an alarm centre to be notified immediately.

3. Go for reliable brands

By buying an alarm system from a well-known brand, you are choosing excellent quality and warranty. The average warranty period for alarm systems is 2 years. Reliable brands include Bosch, Risco and INIM Smartliving. These brands also offer a wide range of expansion options for your alarm system.

4. Keep an eye on offers

Having decided which alarm system is right for you, check what offers are available before you buy. You don’t want to save on the quality of an alarm system, but of course you do want to save on the price. Specialists regularly have interesting offers due to the competitive market, allowing you to buy an expensive high-quality alarm system at an attractive price. You can also easily compare prices by requesting free quotations from specialists, so you immediately know what the total picture costs and have a good negotiating position.

The advantages of buying an alarm system

A safe home for you, your family and all your possessions is of course the purpose for which you buy an alarm system. What the alarm system will help you with?

• Preventing a burglary: seeing an alarm system often deters a burglar, but you can also receive a signal if your windows are not yet closed when you leave home.
• Chasing a burglar away: if the alarm system is overlooked, the sound or light signal will scare a burglar away.
• Neighbours are aware: the signal is often also audible or visible on the outside of your home so that the neighbourhood is also alert.
• Yourself and/or an alarm centre are quickly informed: alarm systems are becoming smarter and smarter, for example, it is possible to receive a notification via an app when your alarm goes off and alarm systems are better able to estimate when to call the emergency services.