Feb 2019
Do You Need Internet for Your Alarm System?
Not all alarm systems require internet access for operation. Depending on your type of security system, your devices might not need internet access to communicate with your security provider’s monitoring center. Some alarm systems run on traditional phone lines or cellular signals, allowing you to bypass the internet altogether.
How Alarm Systems Communicate
There are several ways alarm systems can communicate with monitoring centers, including:
- Telephone landline: Some models can be wired to a telephone line to communicate with a monitoring center.
- Internet: You can connect a security system to the internet with a Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection to transmit data, upload videos and store records.
- Cellular data: This system will send signals to cell phone towers using whatever data option is available in your area, often LTE, 4G or 5G.
- Dual system: A dual system uses both cellular data and the internet so that you have two ways of transmitting data in case one is disrupted.
Benefits of Using the Internet With Your Alarm System
While wireless alarms do not need internet, having internet or Wi-Fi access offers numerous benefits to your alarm system, including:
- Affordable: Internet-connected alarm systems are an affordable option because all you need to do is pay your Internet provider.
- Capable: The internet provides remote monitoring abilities and can pair with your smart security cameras or other devices.
- Easy: Setting up a Wi-Fi or internet connection is easy, helps your system quickly transmit data and allows you to automate your security devices.
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