Are you looking for the best alarm systems in Kenya? If so, you have come to the right place. Haven secure solutions has a great reputation when it comes to installing different types of alarm systems. So how exactly will alarms help you to stay safe? By definition, alarms are devices that sound a signal whenever an undesirable event occurs. For example, some burglar alarm systems detect movement when a door or window is open.
A burglar alarm system consists of a series of electrical components that are connected to a property. Via sensors and contacts, they detect movement or the opening of doors and windows, upon which a loud alarm is produced to alert those nearby of the unauthorised entry.
How much to fit a burglar alarm? House alarm systems (including wireless alarms) have been popular with kenya home owners since the 1970s. Even though home burglary numbers have been dropping in recent years, having your home broken into and your valuables stolen is a very real fear for many.
So what is the average burglar alarm installation cost? For the simplest types of alarms you can install yourself, you’ll be looking at spending KSh25,000 depending on the number of sensors you choose for your home. Systems that call or message you start at around KSh 50,000 and range up to KSh 120,000. Monitored systems can start from KSh 100,000 and cost between KSh 10,000 a month thereafter.
First off, there’s a “bells-only” burglar alarm. If someone tries to break into your house, a very loud audible siren will start, lasting for around twenty minutes. You can choose an “alert” burglar alarm. In addition to the loud siren noise, the burglar alarm control panel sends out a message to up to 10 people if it detects a break in. Messages are sent via a landline or a mobile phone SIM card connection. It can either alert you by calling your phone (or the phone of a friend or family member) or it can get in touch with you via an app to your smartphone or tablet. As soon as the first person answers a call or a message, your alarm will stop trying to contact the others on your list. Last, there are “monitored” burglar alarms. In addition to the ringing noise, a message is sent to a live operator if a break-in is detected with monitored burglar alarms. The monitoring centre members of staff will then either try to phone you. Between you and the monitoring company, you work out a procedure that could lead to the police being called to attend your property if you do not give out a certain codeword or you do not pick up the phone when dialled. Monitored systems can also call a keyholder you nominate to go to check on your property – this could either be a friend, a family member, or a private manned security firm. Burglar alarm panels are always hardwired onto your home’s electrical circuit and have back-up batteries in case of power interruption or in the event that someone is trying to cut power to it. If your hard-wired burglar alarm loses power, it will normally set off the siren.
Burglar alarms work by measuring unexpected or unwanted changes.
Let’s say that you set your burglar alarm panel to cover your downstairs once you and your family have gone to bed. No-one should be downstairs from that point. If someone needs to go downstairs, they’ll know to switch the burglar alarm panel off to avoid the alarm sounding which will wake up the rest of the family.
The sensor then triggers a strobe light or siren, indicating that someone may be trying to break in. Motion detectors can monitor large areas in a house or business premise. In case of any movement within its range, the device sounds a siren or send a signal to programmed phone numbers for response.
The most common types of detectors are Passive Infrared Detectors (PIRs). They measure temperature within a room. If there is too much deviation in the temperature, it will sound the alarm – that’s because the body heat of a burglar will be a lot higher than the ambient temperature of the room that they’re in.
There are motion detectors which can even tell the difference between an intruder and a family pet. We have different types of alarms that will suit your needs. These include:Less common are magnetic contacts (sometimes called mag-contacts). You attached them to your windows and doors. Whenever a door or window is opened after you’ve turned your burglar alarm panel on, it will break the circuit. When that happens, the alarm goes off
How does magnetic contact work.When a magnetic field is placed parallel to the electrical connectors, it pulls them together, closing the circuit. Door sensors have one reed switch and one magnet, creating a closed circuit
Most people mistakenly do not see the value of alarm systems in until a tragedy happens. At Haven secure solutions , we advise our clients to always take precaution way before a tragedy occurs. Therefore, if you do not have security alarm systems, the best time to have one installed is now.Wireless alarm systems have been around since the 1980s
Wireless systems either use very weak radio signals or WLAN to connect the burglar alarm to the sensors . The sensors are normally battery-operated and these batteries will last for years. If a battery’s power starts to run low, it will send a message to the burglar alarm panel to alert you of that or it will start flashing a red LED light.
Wired burglar alarm systems, as the name suggests, need electrical wiring to be run between the burglar alarm panel and the sensors.
Once you have your quote for your security system, the next question will be how much to fit a burglar alarm?
It depends on how many sensors and the types of sensor you have around the home . It will also be influenced, in the case of wired alarms, at the cost of running the cable between the burglar alarm control panel and the sensors. Expect to pay a minimum of £400 to £800 for professional installation.
If you have a monitored alarm system, you cannot fit this yourself – it will have to be done by the company installing the system. A typical monitored alarm system costs between KSH 100,000 andKSH 200,000 for installation (one burglar alarm panel, two sensors, a keyfob to turn the alarm off and on, and a window/door contact) and betweenKSH 1,500 and £KSH 4,500 a month for monitoring.
Setting up a police monitoring service normally costs extra at installation and can add up between KSH 40,000 andKSH 80,000 to the original installation price. If you want to add extra sensors and keyfobs, budget between KSH 4,500 andKSH 8,000 per item.
Many installers genuinely believe that monitoring offers the best solution for homeowners so please expect to be quoted on this type of system more than others.
Through helping people to install such security alarms in Kenya, there are many who have stated that there has been a remarkable reduction in insecurity incidences. Additionally, home alarms have kept many homes free of thugs and trespassers . Our professional staff is here to help you decide on the perfect alarm system for your specific needs. Whenever you think about alarms Kenya, feel free to visit us or give us a call and we will give you the kind of service that you deserve.