{"id":6556,"date":"2023-10-18T12:25:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T04:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=6556"},"modified":"2024-01-08T10:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T02:13:26","slug":"monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Monitored and Unmonitored Security Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Home security systems comprise cameras, alarms, or a mixture of both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Home security camera systems are used for visual surveillance as well as deterrence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like cameras, home security alarm systems are activated when motion is detected in certain zones or when the doors\/windows are opened at pre-set times. Home security alarm systems are monitored or unmonitored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn the difference between monitored vs unmonitored security systems to decide which offers the best security for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/#What_Does_It_Mean_if_an_Alarm_is_Monitored\" title=\"What Does It Mean if an Alarm is Monitored?\">What Does It Mean if an Alarm is Monitored?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/#What_is_an_Unmonitored_System\" title=\"What is an Unmonitored System?\">What is an Unmonitored System?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/#Are_Monitored_Security_Systems_Worth_It\" title=\"Are Monitored Security Systems Worth It?\">Are Monitored Security Systems Worth It?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/#Are_Alarms_Better_Than_Cameras\" title=\"Are Alarms Better Than Cameras?\">Are Alarms Better Than Cameras?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/monitored-vs-unmonitored-security-systems\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_It_Mean_if_an_Alarm_is_Monitored\"><\/span><strong>What Does It Mean if an Alarm is Monitored?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A monitored alarm is connected to a call center<\/strong> or a centralized system and is monitored by a home security provider. If the alarm is activated, <strong>both the homeowner and the security provider are notified<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-d77799337b606b5801a1051ce4d39642\">Monitored alarms don\u2019t usually refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most monitored alarms are triggered when the front door is opened or when motion is detected inside the property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the alarm is triggered, the security provider receives an alert. The company assesses the situation and notifies authorities if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-05feb6d063af959ece0cbe5b60013645\">Typically, the third-party assesses the situation by contacting the homeowner to see <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/what-causes-false-alarms-on-home-security-systems\/\">if a false alarm has been triggered<\/a> by a pet, a known visitor, or something falling over in the property. If the homeowner cannot be reached, the police are called.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_Unmonitored_System\"><\/span><strong>What is an Unmonitored System?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unmonitored security system is an alarm system that isn\u2019t connected to a home security provider. If the alarm is activated, <strong>only the homeowner and the people on the property are notified <\/strong>via the siren or a push notification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-f4dcb7fc72c1c4e6aa12f1e8f32cfc57\">Unmonitored security systems might also refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">security cameras<\/a>, which are rarely monitored by a third party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Monitored_Security_Systems_Worth_It\"><\/span><strong>Are Monitored Security Systems Worth It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most <strong>home security cameras offer the same benefits of a monitored system without the extra cost of paying for a third-party company<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a home security camera like <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\">AlfredCamera<\/a>, homeowners can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receive push notifications in real time when someone enters the motion detection zone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch live footage of the action to assess the situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediately contact the authorities, if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>paying a company to assess the situation on the homeowner\u2019s behalf might be unnecessary and inefficient<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly the case if the third party \u201cassesses the situation\u201d by simply calling the homeowner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no response is received or the homeowner is unaware of anyone on the property who could trigger the alarm, they will call the police on the homeowner\u2019s behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3f5f730ee2cedac545a715d88af8fb47\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Create Detection Zones on AlfredCamera<\/strong><br><br>With Alfred Premium, AlfredCamera users can customize their home security cameras to create <strong>smart detection zones<\/strong>. Only movement detected inside the allocated area triggers <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360039519252-Motion-Detection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">motion detection alerts<\/a> and recording.<br><br>Any motion that occurs outside the detection zones is ignored. <br><br>This prevents false alarms and ensures users get more focused notifications about detected actions on a property. Detection zones are well suited to <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/recommend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">back doors, porches, driveways, or garage entrances<\/a>.<br><br>Get to know how <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred Premium<\/a> levels up your home security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"296\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"5383\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Zone-setting.png\" alt=\"AlfredCamera app Motion Detection Zone setting\" class=\"wp-image-5383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Zone-setting.png 296w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Zone-setting-173x300.png 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3634\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/alfredcamera-detection-zone-box-594x1024.png\" alt=\"alfredcamera detection zone box\" class=\"wp-image-3634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/alfredcamera-detection-zone-box-594x1024.png 594w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/alfredcamera-detection-zone-box-174x300.png 174w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/alfredcamera-detection-zone-box.png 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Advantages of a Monitored Security System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While not everyone will find monitoring necessary, a monitored security system has its benefits. Advantages include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automatically sounding a loud siren when the alarm is triggered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring the property is monitored 24\/7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing responsibility on homeowners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Disadvantages of a Monitored Security System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitored security systems also have disadvantages, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inefficiency, adding an extra layer of communication before the authorities are called<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily triggered by false alarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimizing the homeowner\u2019s control over home security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Advantages of an Unmonitored Security System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unmonitored security system, like a home security camera, has other benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cheaper, more affordable solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Includes additional features (like detection zones, siren activation, trust circles, motion schedules, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cameras can be used for other reasons (like as a <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/pet-camera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pet Cam<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/use-cases\/baby-monitor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baby Monitor<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bf3ad17b495dfc38fb46f6f492caa3cb\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Never miss an alert with AlfredCamera\u2019s Trust Circle<\/strong><br><br>Security itself needs securing. With AlfredCamera\u2019s exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030568992-What-is-Trust-Circle-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trust Circle<\/a> feature, users easily share access to camera devices with friends and family, without compromising passwords.<br><br>Providing all occupants of the home with private access means more eyes to monitor the space.&nbsp;<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started<\/a> with AlfredCamera for free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the Disadvantages of an Unmonitored Security System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantages of an unmonitored security system include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only as secure as the setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not monitored by a third party (but can be monitored by several users, including the homeowner and trusted family, friends, or neighbors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Alarms_Better_Than_Cameras\"><\/span><strong>Are Alarms Better Than Cameras?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-10dab0994a176dac71150653c586f21e\">More homes have cameras installed on a property vs an alarm system. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rubyhome.com\/blog\/home-security-system-stats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Statistics<\/a> show that <strong>51 million households have a video surveillance system<\/strong>, whereas only 39 million have an alarm installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-ea291d10263e5936bbd32d155fee5f6e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/we-ask-a-former-burglar-do-smart-security-cameras-really-deter-crime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research<\/a> also shows that <strong>burglars target properties without home security cameras<\/strong> and are deterred by homes with cameras installed. Alarm systems are not always as visible as security cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"771\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-771x1024.jpg 771w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-768x1020.jpg 768w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AlfredCam_Plus_JT_Martin-1-min.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 771px) 100vw, 771px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AlfredCam Plus in action.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameras are not only preventative as deterrants, but capture evidence necessary to prosecution in the event of a theft, making them more advantageous than an alarm system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many home security cameras (like AlfredCamera) offer a <strong>built-in siren <\/strong>in addition to live visual surveillance, recorded either continuously or using motion detection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"320\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 568 \/ 320;\" width=\"568\" controls src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/AlfredCam-siren-1.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-653f31ddcf4e6bcef7a76a96225f5f8e\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>Set up motion detection schedules with AlfredCamera<\/strong><br><br>With Alfred Premium, AlfredCamera users set up schedules for motion detection on their property.&nbsp;<br><br>The <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030520152\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motion Detection Schedule<\/a> feature allows users to turn on motion detection at certain times of the day or night. It\u2019s a great way to get more relevant surveillance and push notifications.<br><br>Automatically enable motion detection through a schedule when everyone leaves the property for work or school (at 8am) and disable it after returning home (at 6pm), then have it come enabled again as the household goes to bed (at 9pm).<br><br>Curious about Premium? Discover more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alfred Premium<\/a> can upgrade your DIY home security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"5382\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AlfredCamera-app-Motion-Detection-Schedule-setting-150x150.png\" alt=\"AlfredCamera app Motion Detection Schedule setting\" class=\"wp-image-5382\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"278\" data-id=\"3633\" src=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/alfredcamera-motion-detection-schedule.png\" alt=\"alfredcamera motion detection schedule time\" class=\"wp-image-3633\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitored vs unmonitored security systems offer different benefits to users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing home security cameras on a property is a modern way to protect a home, providing personalized control over home security, with detection zones and easily customizable schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cameras also make home security more efficient, removing the \u201cmiddleman\u201d in between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, monitored security systems and alarms are beneficial for certain properties, like vacant homes or homeowners with inflexible work schedules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home security systems comprise cameras, alarms, or a mixture of both.&nbsp; Home security camera systems are used for visual surveillance as well as deterrence.&nbsp; Like cameras, home security alarm systems are activated when motion is detected in certain zones or when the doors\/windows are opened at pre-set times. 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