Alarm Buying Guides

What Alarm Sensors Do I Need?

A typical home alarm uses PIR motion sensors in rooms and door/window contacts on entry points, plus optional glass-break, smoke, CO, water-leak and panic devices.

What Alarm Sensors Do I Need?

A typical home alarm uses PIR motion sensors in rooms and door/window contacts on entry points, plus optional glass-break, smoke, CO, water-leak and panic devices.

How Does a Wireless Alarm Work? (Hikvision AX PRO)

Wireless sensors talk to a control panel by encrypted radio. The panel connects to the internet and app, so when armed, a triggered sensor sounds the siren and alerts your...

How Does a Wireless Alarm Work? (Hikvision AX PRO)

Wireless sensors talk to a control panel by encrypted radio. The panel connects to the internet and app, so when armed, a triggered sensor sounds the siren and alerts your...

Do I Need a Burglar Alarm?

If you want a real deterrent, yes. Police figures suggest the large majority of burglars avoid a house with a visible alarm, and homes with security are far less likely...

Do I Need a Burglar Alarm?

If you want a real deterrent, yes. Police figures suggest the large majority of burglars avoid a house with a visible alarm, and homes with security are far less likely...

Monitored vs Unmonitored Alarms: What's the Dif...

An unmonitored (bells-only) alarm sounds a siren. A monitored alarm also alerts a centre or your phone. Smart alarms like AX PRO self-monitor free via the app.

Monitored vs Unmonitored Alarms: What's the Dif...

An unmonitored (bells-only) alarm sounds a siren. A monitored alarm also alerts a centre or your phone. Smart alarms like AX PRO self-monitor free via the app.

Wired vs Wireless Alarm Systems: Which is Better?

Wireless alarms like Hikvision AX PRO are the popular choice for existing homes - no cabling, fast to fit and secure. Wired alarms suit new builds and larger sites.

Wired vs Wireless Alarm Systems: Which is Better?

Wireless alarms like Hikvision AX PRO are the popular choice for existing homes - no cabling, fast to fit and secure. Wired alarms suit new builds and larger sites.

How to Choose a Home Alarm System (UK Buyer's G...

Wired or wireless, monitored or not, which sensors and which brand - everything you need to choose the right home alarm system.

How to Choose a Home Alarm System (UK Buyer's G...

Wired or wireless, monitored or not, which sensors and which brand - everything you need to choose the right home alarm system.