Apex alarm systems is now known as APX Alarms. They changed their name in 2006 to avoid the confusion made with smaller companies which were often receiving many complaints due to poor business practices. So let’s review some of the Apex Alarm systems pros and cons to help you to make well informed decisions.
APEX Alarm Systems
The company produces a line of wireless security systems. The heart of the system is called the Go!Control panel. It is billed as the future of home security and home management. The key differentiating feature is the home control capabilities.
It can integrate two way voice in this control box which means that you can speak directly to the offsite monitoring center without having to take the time to find the number to call and/or wait for a response. If you are having a problem or security concern, you want to speak to some now.
The unit operates through a cellular connection so you don’t need to worry if a phone line is cut or damaged. This can provide much more reliable and dependable service.
This system is very flexible and can accommodate a broad range of different types of wireless sensors including the following:
- Closure sensors to determine if a window or door has been opened.
- Glass breakage sensors to trigger an alarm if a glass window or door has been broken. This provides an extra layer of protection since many intruders will not try to enter your home by opening up a window since they know that it is normally protected by sensors which are triggered when the window or door is opened. Instead they would break a window and climb through but this type of sensor avoids that problem.
- Motion sensors. Provides room wide protection by sensing movement.
- Fire Alarms. A key component of any home security system to provide you with early warning of smoke or fire threat.
- Carbon Monoxide sensor. This is a vital sensor to avoid poisoning from carbon monoxide smoke inhalation.
- Easy to use remote so that you can easily activate or deactivate the system remotely.
You’ll find that by using an APX alarm system, you have a great deal of flexibility in terms of the kinds of sensors it can accommodate and provides a convenient integrated control solution. This makes it much easier to maintain control over your security system. In addition the wireless configuration is normally much easier to install.
You have the option of getting the unit installed by trained service personnel or you can certainly consider doing it yourself and save some money in the process. Either way you have access to a state of the art system which can provide excellent protection and peace of mind to you and your family.