Top 10 Alarm Innovations of the Last Decade

The alarm industry has grown immensely since 2000 due to new technological advances, but also because customers have grown to expect more from security companies. With that in mind, FrontPoint Security has named the Top 10 Alarm Innovations of the last decade.

“This list represents the values that FrontPoint was built upon – great value, customer service and security – and we hope to continue to be a leader in this market for decades to come,” said Chris Villar, Chief Executive Officer of FrontPoint Security. Without further ado -

FrontPoint’s Top 10 Alarm Innovations of the Decade are:

#10 Customer Experience
New alarm system features developed over the past ten years have reduced false alarms, and allow customers to more easily arm and disarm their security systems.

#9 Security System Affordability
Equipment, installation, and monitoring costs were all very pricey for even a basic system ten years ago. With improvements in technology and service, many alarm systems are now affordable for most consumers.

#8 Online Alarm Shopping
The evolution and popularity of the internet has given consumers the power to shop and learn about security systems online. Some security companies offer full e-commerce capability to both research and purchase alarms completely online.

#7 Wireless Sensors
New versions of wireless alarm sensors are smaller and more reliable than older wireless alarm sensors.

#6 DIY Security Installation
With the improvement in alarm equipment and simplification of installation processes, consumers now have the ability to safely install their own reliable security system without the help of a professional installer.

#5 Beyond Alarm Intrusion
Consumers can now use their alarm systems to track and monitor more than just unauthorized entry. With new capabilities and features, alarm systems can detect or monitor smoke, fire, freezing temperatures, flood conditions, and more.

#4 Online Reviews
The internet now provides a number of website that consumers can use to research home security companies. Some of the most reputable sites include Yelp.com, epinions.com, or the Better Business Bureau. Other sites that provide good information include www.complaints.com and www.ripoff.com.

#3 Wireless Video
Ten years ago, only commercial customers could afford the complexity and expense of video security. Today, wireless cameras can be set up with relative ease, and make use of broadband connectivity that most consumers already have in their homes.

#2 Interactive Features
Consumers with alarm systems now have access to an incredible set of interactive features that include the ability to arm and disarm their home security systems remotely from any computer or enabled cell phone, plus much more.

And the #1 Alarm Innovation of the last decade, according to FrontPoint Security is -

#1 Cellular Alarm Monitoring
Cellular monitoring is the biggest innovation of the decade because it completely changes the way that consumers can protect their homes from intrusion. Traditional wired systems are incredibly vulnerable and can be disabled with a cheap pair of wire cutters in just a few minutes. Cellular alarm monitoring moves total alarm security to a new level that greatly increases the overall protection of any security system.