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Nov 14, 2024

Stay in Compliance with Fire System Test & Inspections

Is your business in compliance with all inspections of your fire systems? Our comprehensive fire protection offerings include ensuring your business undergoes all required tests and inspections, regardless of the scale of your operation. Our expert T & I teams are com- mitted to keeping your systems functioning properly to best protect your assets, customers, and employees. Our inspectors also take pride in providing an unmatched customer service experience. Call us today at 1-888-349-3455 to...

Halloween Hacks for Your Smart Home

This Halloween, get into the spirit of the holiday with smart home technology from Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com. Enjoy peace of mind while passing out all those goodies. (Or enjoying them yourself.) Here are some fun and functional Halloween hacks to enhance your interactive security system.**Get Spooky Lighting with Outdoor Smart Plugs**Make your outdoor Halloween setup as seamless as possible with outdoor smart plugs. Control your Halloween lights, animatronics, and inflatables directly from the Alarm.com...

Good Password Practices to Protect Your Data

As a security provider, Mountain Alarm protects you against external threats. So, we understand the importance of cybersecurity. A critical component is using proven practices for password hygiene. Our partners at Alarm.com share the following tips to protect your various accounts. **Make Passwords Longer and Complex**If you wash your hands for five seconds, are they really clean? If your password is only five characters, is it really secure? The answer to both is obviously no....

Get Better Protected During Fire Prevention Month

While October is Fire Prevention, the experts at Mountain Alarm protect your business all year long. A modern fire alarm system is essential in protecting your entire operation–facilities, property, equipment, inventory, and, most importantly, your employees and customers.We offer the most dependable fire protection systems in the industry. Our Fire experts comprise the most knowledgeable, experienced team in the US, while our monitoring is the highest rated in the business with three fully redundant monitoring...

New Features Coming for Alarm.com iOS Users

Mountain Alarm and our partner, Alarm.com, are excited to announce the launch of several new Apple widget options for easy system control, at-a-glance awareness, and greater security. These features will be rolled out to Mountain Alarm customers who use iOS over the next few weeks.**System Control Widget**The System Control Widget provides you with easily accessible, one-touch commands for your interactive Mountain Alarm system. With placement options on the Home screen or Today View, you can...

Smoke Alarms the Focus of Fire Prevention Week

As a member of the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA), Mountain Alarm is proud to recognize Fire Protection Week, October 6 -12. The NFPA has been promoting fire safety for more than 100 years. This year’s campaign is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” We’re happy to join them in educating everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home.According to NFPA, smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a...

Start the Fall Season with Some System Enhancements

Now that autumn has officially begun, consider adding components to your security, life safety, and automation system that are particularly beneficial as the weather begins to cool.By adding a smart thermostat, you can adjust settings anytime from anywhere using your smartphone, tablet or computer, maintaining an ideal environment regardless of the weather outside. Responsive Saving Data from inside and outside the home allows the thermostat to automatically respond to activity, occupancy, and weather patterns.With a...

We Appreciate Customer Feedback & the Opportunity to Improve

Are you enjoying the protection and convenience your Mountain Alarm system provides? How about the service from our technicians and the support from our Customer Experience team? Do you have a story to share about an instance where we provided exceptional service? Or are there areas you’d like to point out where we can improve?At Mountain Alarm, we value feedback and always appreciate hearing from our customers. It allows us to improve our systems and...

Amazing Life Safety Gadgets Can Enhance Your Security System

Now that school is back in session, your kids may be spending more time home alone. Hungry kids in the kitchen can spell disaster but adding a stove sensor to your system can provide peace of mind.These amazing little components sit behind the dials on your stove or grill. When the dial moves, the device sends a text notification to your phone. They can also notify you if someone turns on the gas to the...

Celebrating Those Who Labor for Our Customers

ith Labor Day quickly approaching, Mountain Alarm would like to recognize the incredibly talented and hard-working individuals who make up our many teams. We’re blessed to have the most experienced Fire, Security, and Life Safety professionals in the industry. Knowledgeable, dedicated people performing a variety of services to you and to one another. Regardless of an employee’s function or responsibilities, the team at Mountain Alarm works tirelessly toward a singular mission–protecting you, your businesses,...

Put Video Surveillance on Your Back-to-School List

With school set to start in the coming weeks, keeping an eye on your kids as they leave and return home each day is important for your peace of mind. Thanks to smarter security and video surveillance from Mountain Alarm, you can get recorded or live clips of your kids anywhere, anytime.With the Alarm.com app and a smart lock, you can set up custom disarm codes for your kids and automatically receive text and video...

Follow These Simple Steps to Help Protect Your Home Against Wildfires

Wildfire season is once again upon us. Take some simple but vital steps to mitigate the danger to your home from potential wildfires. As a long-time member of the National Fire Protection Association, Mountain Alarm is proud to share the NFPA’s “Home Ignition Zone Checklist.”From roof to foundation, here are some steps to make your home safer from fire, embers, and radiant heat:• Clean roofs and rain gutters of dead leaves, debris, and pine needles...

Mountain Alarm Offers Alarm Validation through Chat

**Why Chat**Your alarm goes off, but you can’t answer the phone–what do you do?Our Chat feature allows you to quickly confirm or disregard alarms with your contact list via text without having to answer the phone. It reduces the potential for false alarm dispatches and allows you to communicate in the way you prefer. **How it Works** A link is sent to you via text that creates a secure chat group with all members on...

Ensure You’re Getting the Best Protection

Do you have a security system that could use an upgrade in technology and additional devices? Or maybe a vacation property that needs protection? Get the most advanced smart components and interactive features for a modern, reliable, easy-to-use security system from Mountain Alarm.**Security Cameras**Our cameras send you live and recorded footage from inside your home and around your property, so you have valuable insight whether you’re home or away. **Smart Lighting**Automated outdoor lighting, triggered by...

Video Surveillance Solutions for Businesses of Any Size

Mountain Alarm can address all the video surveillance needs of your commercial operation regardless of scale. Whether you need to simply monitor a single room or have multiple locations requiring a multitude of cameras, we have a solution that’s right for you. With our easy-to-use app you can check in from anywhere at any time to make ensure the safety and security of your business.**Cloud-Based Recording**Secure 24/7 cloud recording options eliminate the need for additional...

Introducing Alarm-Triggered Warning Sounds for Security Cameras

Mountain Alarm’s partner, Alarm.com, continues to innovate its first-in-class security and automation platform. They recently launched a new deterrence feature–Alarm-Triggered Warning Sounds (ATWS.) This enhancement allows warning sounds to play across multiple surveillance cameras when an alarm is triggered.Remember, you can also utilize the Manually Triggered Warning Sounds (MTWS) feature to remotely activate warning sounds through your video cameras. MTWS triggers a siren on audio-enabled cameras at a specified volume for 30 seconds or until...

Summer is the Perfect Time to Upgrade to Smarter Security

During these blistering summer months, a smart security system can provide a cooler, safer, more comfortable home. While many of us are traveling, interactive services also allow for convenient control and access to your security and automation system from anywhere. If your system operates on older technology, you’re missing out on the latest features and smart devices. Consider all the benefits to upgrading today.• Arm and disarm the system from anywhere• Receive remote alarm notifications via email...

Growth Continues with Addition of Legendary Company

We’re proud to announce the addition of another great partner. Bates Security, ranked number 32 on the latest SDM Top 100, is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, and operates additional offices in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Jacksonville, Florida, Vero Beach, Florida, and Lake Placid, Florida. With these additions, we can now serve additional customers throughout Kentucky, Florida, and South Georgia.Bates Security, founded in 1984 by Sonny and Pat Bates, is a leader in security and fire alarms, access...

New Features Coming Soon to the Alarm.com App

When providing the best security, every second counts in a potential emergency. That’s why we’re excited to announce that our partner, Alarm.com. will soon introduce Alarm Mode. It’s a new feature that provides a more streamlined, full-picture view of what’s happening at your home or business during an alarm event. With Alarm Mode, you’ll more quickly assess the situation and take action by viewing video clip thumbnails, accessing live camera feeds, and reviewing recent system...

We Continue to Grow with New Partner in Indiana

We’re proud to welcome Vermillion Systems, a fast-growing security systems integrator, to the family. Headquartered in Walkerton, Indiana, outside of South Bend, Vermillion Systems provides fire alarm monitoring, video surveillance, access control, and intrusion detection to commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the greater Michiana region and throughout the Midwest. Founded in 1999, David Vermillion launched the business through door-to-door sales. His passion for delivering safety and superior customer service led Vermillion Systems to being...

Historic South Carolina Company Joins the Family

Our expansion continues with the acquisition of a well-respected and 99-year-old security provider in South Carolina. Southern Burglar and Fire Alarm Company provides burglar alarm, fire alarm, CCTV, video surveillance and alarm monitoring services throughout upstate South Carolina. The company was founded by W. Clarence Clinkscales, who owned a wholesale grocery distribution company before expanding into the alarm industry. For nearly 100 years, Southern Burglar has built a legacy on doing what’s best for customers...

More Acquisition News with the Addition of First Trust

We’re proud to announce our family has grown again with the addition of First Trust Alarm Company, experts in fire alarms, security systems, and fire-code compliance. Located in historic Hollister, California, First Trust faithfully serves the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay areas. We continue to seek partners like First Trust whose values match our own as we strive to bring unmatched life safety products and services to every community across the country.First Trust has...

Welcoming an Addition from the Gulf Coast Region

Our family continues to grow as ADS Systems has joined our family. This most recent acquisition provides the ability to help protect additional customers along the Gulf Coast. ADS Systems, headquartered outside New Orleans in Kenner, Louisiana, allows the company to serve new communities with our comprehensive alarm, life safety, and fire-protection solutions.Serving customers large and small since 2001, the team at ADS Systems is committed to delivering peace of mind to their customers. ADS...

Northeast Growth Continues with the Addition of Alarm Specialists

We’re proud to announce that Alarm Specialists, Inc., has joined our family. Alarm Specialists is a premier security and fire alarm systems provider serving the New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey areas. Founded in 1975, Alarm Specialists services, installs, and designs custom security and fire detection systems, including video surveillance, CCTV, access control, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and 24-hour alarm monitoring. The Alarm Specialists team also provides testing and inspections that keep...

Energy-saving Devices for You in Honor of Earth Day

With an interactive security and automation system from Mountain Alarm, you can enjoy a comfortable home or business year-round while saving money on energy. Enjoy the convenience that comes from controlling thermostats, lights, and small appliances with your smartphone and the Alarm.com app. We can easily integrate all into your security system. These smart devices can save energy and money.A smart thermostat, an ever-popular component amongst our customers, makes it easy to maintain the perfect...

Providing Secure Access to Your Home or Business

In our world of Security services, Access Control usually refers to how we help our commercial customers securely monitor and provide access to employees, customers, and visitors. But with a doorbell camera and a smart lock, homeowners with a Mountain Alarm system and interactive services can achieve much the same level of protection.We offer a variety of smart locks that allow you to unlock your door remotely using the Alarm.com app and your smartphone. Now...

Protect Your Home with Pet-friendly Devices

April 11 is National Pet Day! For all you animal lovers who also have (or need) a security system, Mountain Alarm offers several “pet-friendly” motion detectors and bypass sensors. High-tech motion sensors can discriminate between people and animals (up to 85 lbs.), allowing your pet to roam freely without causing false alarms. They detect infrared energy given off inside a variety of ranges. They’re ideal for placement in large rooms, rooms with several windows,...

Providing the Most Comprehensive Commercial Fire Protection

The expert teams at Mountain Alarm provide everything required to protect your business from Fire hazards. Whether you need systems for a large commercial construction project, a retrofit of an existing building, or just a reliable means of ensuring the safety of your property, employees, and customers, Mountain Alarm offers solutions. Regardless of the size of your business or the scope of the project, we can handle all the fire systems required from beginning to...

Mountain Alarm Offers the Best Solutions

ith more and more online retailers, big-box stores, and cable TV providers offering security products, it’s nice to know that Mountain Alarm systems provide a higher level of protection and peace of mind. One that comes from a company with more than 70 years in the security and life safety business.Our superior customer service, equipment and technology expertise, and our top-rated monitoring all combine to offer the best, most comprehensive solutions for your home or...

Great Project for Spring–A Security & Safety Check-up

Spring has officially arrived! And like many of us, you’re probably making a list of all you want to get done around the house as the weather improves. Consider giving your home a security and safety check-up as part of your spring cleaning and home-improvement projects. Here's a list of essential tasks. **Create an emergency action plan for your family**If a fire broke out in your home, would everyone know what to do? Create a...

A Modern Security System Provides More than Just Protection

If you currently don’t have a security system, or you have one that operates on outdated technology, explore all the capabilities of a state-of-the-art security, life safety, and automation system from Mountain Alarm. Our commercial and residential solutions afford our customers enhanced protection, peace of mind, and convenience. **INTERACTIVE SERVICES**Arm and disarm your system, view live and recorded video, and control lights, locks, thermostats, garage doors, and more from anywhere with your smartphone, tablet, or...

Add Smart Lighting & Energy Management to Your Security System

Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Sunday, March 10. Daylight Saving Time was originally implemented to conserve energy and take advantage of daylight hours during World War I. A security system from Mountain Alarm can also save energy with smart devices such as thermostats and automated lighting. **More Efficient Use of Energy**Save money on monthly energy bills by heating and cooling your home more efficiently while you’re away. A smart thermostat...

Growing the Business in the Mid-Atlantic Region

e’re pleased to announce that CRIMPCO, a security alarm and monitoring company in Baltimore, Maryland, has joined our team. This addition allows us to provide full-service fire and life safety to Maryland and the broader Mid-Atlantic region.CRIMPCO was founded in 1968 by a recent college graduate, Bob Jolson, who began selling panic-button systems to businesses. Bob expanded his business to include security systems, access control, CCTV, video monitoring, and fire alarms for customers throughout the...

Video Analytics Takes Surveillance to the Next Level

If you have a Mountain Alarm video surveillance system at your home or business, and you haven’t added Video Analytics, you’re missing a powerful tool. Video Analytics employs cutting-edge technology to allow the system to determine whether a moving object in the camera’s line of sight is a person, an animal, or a vehicle. **Pinpointing vehicle traffic**Analytics can determine when a vehicle stops outside your home but can disregard when a car just passes by.**Visitor...

New Video Management Features Included in Updated App

or those Mountain Alarm systems powered by our partner, Alarm.com: They recently introduced improvements to in-app video management. This upgraded experience helps you engage with your surveillance system like never before. New and updated screens help you check on your cameras at a glance, zero in on issues, and perform basic troubleshooting. **NEW FEATURES**• See a list of your devices and jump right to specific cameras.• Review hardware and firmware versions, as well as internet...

Specialized Flood Sensors Protect Against Property Damage

According to Punxsutawney Phil, we’re due for an early spring. This means potential flooding, particularly in areas that have received a lot of snow or experienced recent record rainfall. Damage caused by water costs homeowners and business proprietors billions of dollars each year. Protect your property and possessions from devastating water damage by integrating Flood Sensors into your Mountain Alarm security system. These smart devices detect the presence of water before extensive harm is done....

One App to Secure & Automate Your Home

Do you have tasks in your life–like managing your finances–that require multiple apps, logins, websites, and accounts? Thankfully, that’s unnecessary when it comes to protecting and automating your home. With a state-of-the-art system from Mountain Alarm, the Alarm.com app gives you the ability to easily access, manage, and control all your security and automation devices in one place–from anywhere.**Simplify how you protect your home**The app’s Smart Arming feature can arm or disarm your security system...

Helping Students and Staff Return Safely to School

Our team of life safety experts were able to help ensure the safe return of students and staff to Canyon View Middle School in Cedar City, UT, this week. The team of inspectors from our branch in St. George conducted careful testing of the school’s carbon-monoxide detectors. The school evacuated last week after a CO detector sensed the presence of the harmful gas.According to a news release from Iron County School District, testing included “an...

Protect the Bottom Line with Smarter Security for Your Small Business

If you’re a small business owner, you’re constantly mindful of spending money wisely to ensure maximum profitability. You may look at a high-tech security system as an expensive luxury. Let Mountain Alarm show you how our scalable security solutions can meet the needs–and budgets–of businesses of any size.The latest security, life safety, and automation devices and technology have never been more realistic for small businesses. While we offer a wide array of solutions for large...

A Day to Appreciate Those Who Serve & Protect

January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Mountain Alarm would like to recognize all those officers and other first responders who come to our customers aid in the event of an emergency. They’re obviously a vital part of the team helping to protect our customers’ homes and businesses. We often gain new customers after an officer recommended us while assisting them following a break-in or other situation that could have been mitigated by a...

Now's a Great Time for a Free Security Assessment

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to finally equip your home or business with the latest smart security, or to expand or upgrade your existing system, Mountain Alarm can help. Contact us today to have one of our local security experts visit your location to provide a free, no-obligation security assessment of your property. Whether you’re looking to protect a two-bedroom house with one entrance or a multi-location commercial operation, Mountain Alarm has...

Offering Our Heartfelt Gratitude for an Outstanding Year

As we come to the end of another successful year at Mountain Alarm, our team would like to thank you, our customers. It’s an honor to help protect you, your families, your homes, and your businesses. This past year, we’ve seen unprecedented growth at Mountain Alarm. We have acquired many brands and branches across the country, each dedicated to providing the best fire protection, life safety, and security services in the communities we call home....

Get Smarter Devices to Protect You Against Old Man Winter

Be prepared for hazardous conditions brought on during colder months. This time of year generally means spending more time indoors, making now the perfect time to update your home’s safety, security, and automation. We have many options to easily integrate disaster sensors such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, temperature sensors, and flood detectors into your system.You’ll enjoy the peace of mind that comes with these life-safety devices and professional monitoring. If there’s a fire...

Give Your Loved Ones the Gift of Peace of Mind

Looking for a unique gift for someone special on your list? Maybe it’s your aging parents or your children moving into their first home. Give them the ultimate gift–peace of mind. Celebrate the holiday season by giving someone you love (or yourself) a smart home security system from Mountain Alarm.We install the latest systems, devices, and technology from the industry’s most-trusted manufacturers. With our interactive services, you can arm and disarm your system, view live...

Preventing Fires During the Holiday Season

With Christmas trees, festive lighting, roaring fireplaces, and preparing meals for family gatherings, the holiday season represents many potential fire dangers. As a member of the National Fire Protection Association, Mountain Alarm offers these stats, tips, and guidelines from the NFPA to ensure your safety during the holiday season.• An estimated average of 790 home structure fires per year begin with decorations, and that doesn’t even include Christmas trees. These fires caused an average of four...

Giving Thanks to Our Extended Mountain Alarm Family

It’s that time of year when we count our blessings and express gratitude for all those who make Mountain Alarm the best security, fire protection, and life safety company in all the communities we serve. First and foremost, we’re thankful for our customers. We are proud to do our part to keep your businesses, your homes, and your families safe. We like to think that ensuring your peace of mind is the most important service...

Sonitrol Locations in the Carolinas Join the Family

We’re proud to announce our acquisition of three security and alarm companies from the Sonitrol Security Systems network: Sonitrol Security Services, Inc.; Sonitrol of Charleston, Inc.; and Sonitrol of the Midlands, Inc. Through these transactions, we gained four new locations, establishing us as the number one single-source provider of integrated life safety in North and South Carolina.All three Sonitrol companies offer security alarms, fire detection, video surveillance, and access control. Sonitrol Security Services, Inc. (dba...

Essentials for Modern Security and Life-safety Systems

Security systems that employ advanced technology and interactive services offer the best protection for your home or business. The best smart security systems provide you information, insights, and alerts in real-time when precious seconds can mean saving lives and property.**Security systems for your home**With video surveillance featuring live and recorded footage, you can check on what’s happening in your home while out of town or at work. A comprehensive system with intrusion detection, a doorbell...

Doorbell Cameras Perfect for Holidays and All Other Days

Did you experience an unusual number of frightening visitors to your front door last night? Do you wish you could see who is ringing your bell without answering the door? We can easilyintegrate a video doorbell camera into your smart home security system. They are among the most popular devices we offer.Doorbell cameras can show you in real-time who is at or near your front door. When someone rings the doorbell, you get an instant...

Integrate Devices for Life Safety and Climate Control

Fall is in full swing with beautiful autumn colors and longer, colder nights. Ensure your home or business is protected against hazards associated with this time of year. We offer a full line of devices that can be easily added to your smart security system to make you safer and more comfortable in your home or office. Some of our most popular add-ons include smart thermostats, carbon monoxide detectors, and disaster sensors.Enjoy optimal temperatures with...

Another Southern California Company Joins the Family

We’re proud to announce yet another acquisition in the Coachella Valley regionof California. Comtron Systems, a security, alarm, and fire detection companybased in Palm Desert, has joined our family. This is our third recent acquisition inthe market.Comtron provides burglar alarms, video surveillance, access control systems, firealarms, fire detection, and montioring. With over 35 years of service, Comtron’steam leverages the latest technological advancements in the industry to providecustom systems that protect people and property to meet...

NFPA Offers Cooking Safety Tips for Fire Prevention Week

Cooking safety is this year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has officially sponsored Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years. This year’s focus on safety practices aims to educate the public about simple, important steps everyone should follow to help reduce the risk of fire when cooking at home.According to the NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home-fire injuries. Among all home...

Maximum Security Added in the Palm Springs Market

We’re proud to welcome another addition the family in southern California–Maximum Security, a security, alarms, and fire-protection company based in Palm Springs. This addition, along with a recent acquisition in Palm Desert, increases our reach in the Coachella Valley region. These acquisitions are important milestones as we strive to be the preeminent Fire and Security provider in California and throughout the U.S.Maximum Security protects businesses and people from security and fire threats through custom...

Welcoming a Southern California Addition to the Family

We’re proud to announce the recent acquisition of AMSconnect, a commercial security and alarm systems company in Palm Desert, California. This additional marks our first office in the Coachella Valley region of southern California, enhancing our full-service capabilities in the state.AMSconnect offers a full suite of security services for businesses, homeowners, and community managers to protect lives and livelihoods. These include 24/7 alarm monitoring, fire and security alarms, video surveillance, emergency alert systems, access control,...

Keep an Eye on Your Kids After School with Video and Smart Security

Now that school is back in session, consider adding video surveillance and analytics to your security system. It’s a great way to keep tabs on your kids as they leave in the morning and arrive homeafter school.Security cameras allow you to keep an eye on them anytime, anywhere with the Alarm.com app. Receive alerts and live or recorded clips on your smart phone as they go about their day. We have an array of indoor...

Valuable Surveillance System Feature: Advanced Video Search

With Interactive Services and the Alarm.com app, Mountain Alarm customers can use Advanced Video Search to effectively search for precise video surveillance footage. You can search your recorded Pro Series CSVR video to look for motion in a specific area during a specific time, or you can search for all recordings associated with events like a badge scanned or a door accessed. Scrolling through endless SVR recordings looking for desired activity can be cumbersome an...

Keep the Alarm.com App Updated to Benefit from Enhanced Features

Alarm.com recently announced the release of an updated version of their app that delivers a faster, more streamlined, and intuitive user experience when controlling your Mountain Alarm system.• With the enhanced navigation menu at the bottom, main features like Video and Activity are just a tap away, so you can access more information with fewer steps.• New action screens focus on the key commands when controlling your security system and connected devices from the Hom...

AAA Fire Safety & Alarm Joins Our Family

)We’re proud to announce that we have acquired AAA Fire Safety & Alarm. Based in Layton, Utah, AAA offers fire protection and alarm services throughout the Intermountain West. AAA represents an important addition to our providing full-service offerings in Utah, leading the region in fire sprinklers, fire suppression, and alarm systems. AAA Fire Safety & Alarm provides 24-hour emergency service, inspection, maintenance, repair, design and installation of fire alarm, sprinkler, suppression, and other life safet...

Idaho Office Expands Services to Better Serve You

)Mountain Alarm is proud to offer commercial products and services to best protect your property, employees, and customers. And your bottom line. We're committed to meeting all your fire and security needs, so our Idaho office recently expanded its product and service offerings to include: **Monitoring**• Fire, Security, Elevator, Area of Rescue**Installation**• Video Surveillance, Fire, Security, Access Control**Test & Inspect**• Hood, Sprinkler, Fire, Extinguisher, Security, Video**Service & Maintenance**Fire, Security, Sprinkler, Video, Access Control We've been keepin...

Help Prevent Wildfires by Following These Tips

)As we’re in the midst of the hottest, driest months of the year, wildfire season is upon us. Nearly 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property, and our precious natural resources. As a fire protection company, Mountain Alarm would like to share these prevention tips from the Department of the Interior.• Pay close attention to weather and drought conditions which can affect the flammability of vegetation. Avoi...

Expand Your System with Smarter Security from Mountain Alarm

)One of the best features of smart security, life safety, and home automation from Mountain Alarm is how easily you can expand, upgrade, and customize your system. We offer the perfect platform to integrate additional components and the latest technologies.Expanding your system with additional devices can help better protect your property and your loved ones, all while enjoying the convenience of a connected home.**SMART SECURITY**Wireless KeypadsDoor & Window SensorsImage SensorsMotion DetectorsGlass Break SensorsWireless Remote Pani...

New Feature Offers Unique Access to Your Security System While Driving

)Alarm.com has announced in the next few weeks Android Auto will be released. This new feature will allow Mountain Alarm customers with Android phones and compatible vehicles to access and control their security systems directly from their car’s display.Android Auto provides a simpler and safer way for users to drive undistracted while still monitoring things at home.**Key Automation and Awareness Features Right on Your Car’s Display**• Activate a Home Scene with just a tap  • Activate an Awa...

We Proudly Welcome Acadiana Security Plus to the Family

)We’re pleased to announce its acquisition of Acadiana Security Plus, a leading security and fire alarm systems provider in Louisiana. Acadiana Security Plus (ASP)–currently number 43 on the SDM 100 list–offers security systems, access control, video verification, fire and burglar alarms, 24/7 monitoring and rapid emergency dispatch for commercial and government customers. The company was founded in 1997, growing from a 10-person team to over 85 employees today. From its headquarters in Lafayette, ASP’s tea...

Vital Home Security Components for Summer

Put your home security worries to rest and enjoy the summer. These essentials for your Mountain Alarm security system will help ensure your safety and peace of mind during this active time of year. **Security Cameras**As well as sending you live and recorded footage from inside your home and around your property, our cameras also send a clear message to unwanted visitors: My property is protected by a smart home security system. That alone discourage...

Why Mountain Alarm Chooses the Alarm.com Platform

**Alarm.com is designed for reliability**Unlike some systems that share a phone or cable line, our Alarm.com-powered systems use a dedicated, cellular connection to provide reliable and uninterrupted service. This also means that there is no vulnerable line outside of your home that could be cut or compromised to disable your security system. Our systems will communicate even if the power is out or the Internet is down. Also, if your panel is tampered with, Alarm.co...

Mountain Alarm & Alarm.com Offer a Smarter Access Control Solution

Does your business still rely on keys or an outdated access control system? Mountain Alarm provides commercial access control technology from Alarm.com that seamlessly integrates into our comprehensive security systems.Alarm.com’s cloud-based access control combines simple user management tools with integrated alarm and video surveillance systems. Whether you own or manage a small business with a single entry or a large operation with several locations and hundreds of doors, our access control solution makes it easy.**Smartphon...

Keep Tabs at Home No Matter Where Your Travels Take You

Do you have a cross-country road trip planned this summer? With smarter home security from Mountain Alarm, you’ll the enjoy peace of mind in knowing your home and property are protected wherever you may roam.While you’re away, you can always access, control, adjust, and arm your system through our user-friendly app. Set your system to “armed away” and you’ll receive alerts on your smartphone if your alarm is triggered. Our monitoring center will also b...

Honoring the Fallen Members of the Armed Services

As we approach the holiday weekend, many are planning a backyard barbeque, a day on the lake, or a trip to visit family and friends. Let’s also all take time to honor the true purpose of Memorial Day–remembering those who paid the ultimate price to ensure our freedom. As a life safety company, Mountain Alarm would especially like to recognize all those who made that selfless sacrifice to keep our country secure. We gratefully emplo...

Keep Your Emergency Contact List Current

Our monitoring agents’ ability to get ahold of your emergency contacts is critical to protecting your home or business. Please remember to keep the contact list on your alarm account up to date. Businesses have employees who leave the company, change positions, or transfer to another office. Families have children whose phone numbers change or trusted neighbors who move away.It’s imperative the list we have on file is accurate, so that our monitoring agent contact...

Get Smarter Energy Monitoring & Control for Your Business

If you own or manage a business, chances are you’ve given a lot of thought to securing your operation with systems for intrusion detection, surveillance, and employee access. Have you also explored the cost-savings and convenience of integrating energy controls into your security system? You can reduce costs with smart thermostats and energy management technology from Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com. You can also more fully protect your property with our temperature-control and monitoring solutions.**Saving energ...

Growing Family of Companies Committed to Superior Service

For those of you who frequently follow this Blog or read our quarterly newsletter, you’ve no doubt noticed that Mountain Alarm continues to grow. Over the past several years, we’ve expanded all over the country, with more and more fire and security companies joining our tight-knit family. During these exciting times of growth and expansion, we remain committed to superior service and value, providing an unmatched customer experience from the same team of local expert...

The Hartline Company in Florida Joins the Family

We’re proud to announce we have acquired The Hartline Company, a family-owned and operated security, alarm, and fire prevention company serving central Florida. This acquisition allows us to grow our security capabilities in the area.Founded in 1984 by Alan Hartline, The Hartline Company helps businesses protect people and property through security monitoring, CCTV and access control in addition to fire sprinklers, fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, suppression and kitchen hood systems. Based in Lake Wales...

Acquiring Shiver Security Key to our Midwest Expansion

We’re pleased to announce our acquisition of Shiver Security Systems, Inc., a security, monitoring and fire alarm company serving southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky. Shiver Security provides integrated security solutions, access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, fire detection and 24/7 monitoring. The company serves customers from two locations–Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.Founded in 1971 by Rex Shiver and now led by his son, Chip, Shiver Security builds lifetime relationships by exceeding the expectations of customers, team members...

Now is the Perfect Time to Add a Flood Sensor to Your System

This winter's record snowfall has greatly increased the likelihood of floods. Protect your home, property, and possessions during the spring runoff (and all year long) by integrating a Flood Sensor into your Mountain Alarm system.Our Flood Sensors detect the presence of water and alert you wherever you are of a potential flood before extensive damage is done. These smart devices can be installed wherever there is a risk of flooding. Ideal for installing in basement...

Mountain Alarm Proudly Protects LastMile Logistix

**LastMile Logistix** is a rapidly growing 3PL warehouse and fulfillment company. They service small to medium-sized businesses and ship packages and goods to customers all over the world. As the company expanded, it became increasingly important to ensure the safety and security of its warehouse facilities and customers' products. That's why LastMile turned to Mountain Alarm for their security needs.**Challenge:** Before the implementation of Mountain Alarm systems, LastMile faced challenges in maintaining the safety an...

We’re Proud to Welcome Amherst Alarm to the Family

We continue to expand our operations in the Northeast by recently acquiring Amherst Alarm, an industry-leading fire alarm, security, and monitoring provider in Western New York. This addition expands our footprint outside of New York City and Long Island to the western part of the state.Amherst Alarm, headquartered just outside of Buffalo in Amherst, New York, provides expert-level life safety solutions including security alarms, fire detection, 24/7 monitoring, video surveillance, access control and emergency servic...

Our Reach in the Northeast Continues to Grow

We’re proud to announce the acquisition of AC Daughtry Security Systems, a top provider of life safety solutions in the Northeast, where our company has recently experienced rapid and significant growth.AC Daughtry provides fire alarm systems, fire inspections, intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, intercoms, and environmental detection solutions for commercial customers throughout New Jersey and southern New York, including New York City. The company also offers consulting and custom security solutions.AC Daughtry has fostere...

Continuing Education & Training Sharpens Expertise

Mountain Alarm boasts the most qualified team of fire and security technicians in the areas we serve. Licensing requires stringent certifications and continuing education programs. We employ a team of technicians who carry far more exacting certifications than our competitors. Our collective expertise represents countless years of exhaustive training and hands-on experience on the systems we design, install, and service. Throughout our ever-expanding branch network, our teams undergo training specific to the manufacturers of th...

Stay Connected, Protected with Technology & Smart Security

Many of us over the last few years have had to meet many challenges in our personal and professional lives. Working remotely while caring for your family or managing a business during an economic downturn can prove stressful. It's easy to feel anxious during these trying times, which is why maintaining relationships and protecting those you love is more important than ever. New technology gives us all kinds of ways to stay connected with ou...

Unsurpassed in the Field of Commercial Fire Protection

Mountain Alarm’s experts offer a wide array of commercial fire-protection solutions. From large-scale new installations to yearly test and inspections, from maintenance to monitoring, we cover every aspect required to protect your business from a catastrophic fire. **Engineering**Mountain Alarm understands the successful beginning to any project relies on accurate construction documents. To meet this requirement, we have invested heavily in technology and training for our personnel. Our highly skilled team of experienced, educated professionals perfor...

Specialized Expertise & Professional Monitoring Set Us Apart

We see an increasing number of companies delving into the security space, including big-box stores, online retailers, cellular providers, and cable-television conglomerates. When evaluating security providers for your home or business, choose a company who has over 70 years of experience and provides the industry’s best professional monitoring. Mountain Alarm provides a level of protection and peace of mind that these newcomers can’t begin to match. Our superior customer service and support combined with ou...

Customer Portal a Convenient Tool to Manage Your Account

With our continued growth, Mountain Alarm Fire & Security has recently added many new customers to the family. Whether you’re new to Mountain Alarm or if you’ve been with us for decades, setting up access to the customer portal provides many tools to conveniently manage your account. You can easily register as a new user if you haven’t previously accessed the portal. Just click on “Log In” at the top of the homepage and the...

Growth Continues in the Northeast with Addition of Bevan Security

We have expanded our reach in New Jersey by acquiring Bevan Security Systems, a comprehensive security and alarm provider for residential and commercial customers. Thanks to our growth in recent months, we have become the leading fire and life-safety company in the Northeastern United States.Bevan Security, headquartered in Delran, New Jersey, specializes in burglar and fire-alarm systems, access control, monitoring, and video surveillance. Founded in 1986 by Randall J. Bevan, the company grew from ...

Mountain Alarm Expands in Montana with Billings Alarm Acquisition

Mountain Alarm recently acquired Billings Alarm when owner, Jay Zygmond, decided to retire after many successful years in business. He has entrusted our team of fire and security professionals to take over and care for Billings Alarm’s valued customers. We have built a friendship with Jay over the past year, and we have admired his successes, customer relationships, and the outstanding team built to serve the residents of Montana.Life safety has been Mountain Alarm’s passio...

Mountain Alarm Offers a Variety of Access Control Options

Mountain Alarm offers a suite of solutions to fully protect your business while also making it easier to manage. An important component of modern commercial security, access control easily integrates into your security system, coupled with intrusion detection, video surveillance, fire protection, and energy management. All these solutions provide remote access and control with 24/7 professional monitoring.With our commercial access control, you can conveniently manage users’ permissions for exterior and interior doors with card reader...

Better Protect Your Business with Enhanced Surveillance Solutions

Mountain Alarm offers a wide array of commercial-grade security cameras. Combined with Alarm.com, the industry’s best platform for business security, our video surveillance solutions offer the best protection for operations of any size.**Depend on the latest camera technology**Reliably monitor your business at all times with our line of Alarm.com Pro Series cameras. These state-of-the-art cameras provide a wide range of intelligent features, including 4MP HDR video, IR night vision, access to Business Activity Analytics an...

Fire-protection Teams Earn Coveted Award

Mountain Alarm and CopperState once again received the Notifier® Million Dollar Platinum Premier Distributor Award for 2022. Notifier is the largest manufacturer of fire-alarm systems worldwide. This award signifies the scale of our business, providing the finest fire-protection products and technology available.As a certified Notifier distributor, we offer a full line of fire-protection products and services including fire alarms, fire sprinklers, mass notification systems, design, installation, monitoring, test and inspections, and maintenance.We proudly align w...

Automated Life-safety Devices Provide Smarter Protection

One of the amazing benefits of today’s security systems is the degree of automated protection smart devices afford the user. Life-safety components such as carbon-monoxide sensors, smoke detectors, and flood sensors alert you and our monitoring centers of potentially dangerous conditions. Mountain Alarm carries sensors designed to detect floods, saving precious time when your property is at risk. Our wireless CO detectors sound an alarm at the device and the alarm panel if harmful level...

Start the New Year with an Upgraded Security System

With all our options for smart devices and interactive services, upgrading and expanding your system has never been easier or more affordable. Get the latest security and automation technology to better protect–and more conveniently manage–your home or business.Mountain Alarm’s cellular-based wireless systems offer an array of enhanced features. Control smart thermostats, lights, locks, garage doors, small appliances, access points and much more from your smartphone with our intuitive app. We carry the industry’s most advance...

Protect Your Holiday Deliveries with Help from Mountain Alarm

Like many of us, you’re probably making some last-minute purchases online to complete your holiday shipping. Protect those gift deliveries with a system of smarter security devices from Mountain Alarm.There is a significant increase in residential package theft this time of year. Thieves target valuable deliveries, particularly when you’re not home to receive hem. Mountain Alarm offers the ideal way to protect your deliveries with smart home security and remote access and control of you...

Enjoy Happier Holidays Thanks to Smart Security Features

We’re excited to announce our acquisition of ComTronix, a commercial and residential security and fire alarm company in Wyoming. With this addition, we expand our footprint in the state, strengthening our family of companies With the holidays just weeks away, make this busy time of year safer and more enjoyable with smart security and automation from Mountain Alarm. With our state-of-the-art systems and interactive services, you can get text or email alerts in the even...

We Expand Service in Wyoming Thanks to Addition of ComTronix

We’re excited to announce our acquisition of ComTronix, a commercial and residential security and fire alarm company in Wyoming. With this addition, we expand our footprint in the state, strengthening our family of companies and enhancing our communication and mass-notification offerings. ComTronix provides integrated security and life-safety systems including fire and intrusion alarms, 24/7 monitoring, access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, business telephone systems, overhead paging, and structured cabling. Founded in 1989 by Richard Fisher, Bruc...

Committed to Veterans and the Military Community

Mountain Alarm and our family of companies proudly protect servicemen and women who make selfless sacrifices to keep us safe and free each day. In addition to protecting the homes of families from all service branches, we provide fire protection, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and monitoring for many military installations across the country. With a great a sense of pride and purpose, we help keep these facilities–and those who operate them–safe and secure.W...

Mountain Alarm Offers a Smarter Defense Against Dropping Temperatures

Now that we’re well into fall with winter quickly approaching, make sure your home is protected from threats brought on by colder weather. It’s the perfect time to add smart devices to your Mountain Alarm system that keep you comfortable and safe.It’s easy to always have an optimal temperature with our smart thermostats. Using the app, you can adjust thermostat settings anytime from anywhere, and instantly know if someone else makes a change. Our thermostat...

Don’t be Haunted by a Lack of Smart Security & Home Automation

Halloween is a holiday that perfectly illustrates the benefits of a smart home security system from Mountain Alarm. Our alarm systems and smart devices give you peace of mind, unmatched convenience, and superior protection. Doorbell cameras can show you in real-time the trick-or-treaters at or near your front door. When Dracula and Frankenstein ring the doorbell, you get a smartphone alert. Open your app and you’ll see a video feed of who’s there with ...

Saying Goodbye to 2022 Means Saying Goodbye to 3G

By the end of this year, Verizon will be the last cellular carrier to completely eliminate its 3G network, joining the rest of the telecommunications industry in shuttering the service.Depending on location, some alarm customers whose systems use Verizon 3G communicators may have already begun to see a drop in reliable service. With only weeks remaining before 3G is completely eliminated, it’s critical that we upgrade every system that uses this expiring technology. We offe...

Fire Prevention Month a Great Reminder to Protect Your Property

October, Fire Prevention Month, is the perfect reminder to add life-saving fire-protection systems to your home or business. Our wireless smoke detectors easily integrate into a smart security system and actually detect three hazardous conditions–smoke, heat, and freeze. These components can make all the difference in saving lives, property, and possessions.Once triggered, the sensors emit an 85-decibel alarm and display a blinking red LED light. The alarm also transmits a signal to the panel an...

Another Addition to the Family with ISG in Connecticut

Integrated Security Group, a leading security and life safety provider in the Northeast, has joined our family of companies. ISG helps the us expand our Northeast footprint to serve additional customers within the Connecticut and surrounding markets.Headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut, ISG specializes in designing, installing, monitoring, and servicing fire alarms, intrusion alarms, video surveillance and access control systems for customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and greater New England. Founded in 1984, ISG operates wit...

New York’s Briscoe Protective Joins Our Family

We’re pleased to announce our acquisition of Briscoe Protective in the NYC-Metro area. Briscoe Protective was the largest privately held security company in the area and is the 20th largest security provider in the United States as ranked on the SDM 100. The deal allows us to serve customers from New York City to Long Island and Westchester.Briscoe Protective specializes in fire alarms, intrusion detection, access control, and video surveillance for customers throughout New Yor...

Never Worry About Forgetting to Arm Your Security System Again

We realize at times you forget, but with Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com you can easily arm your system each day, giving you the peace of mind that comes with smarter security. Below are some methods to ensure your security system is always armed.**Alarm.com App**One of the most convenient ways to arm your system is with the Alarm.com app. Simply open the app and click either “Stay” or “Away” and you are all set. This ap...

Enjoy the Style and Features of the New Smart Thermostat HD

Mountain Alarm is pleased to now offer the new Smart Thermostat HD from our trusted partners at Alarm.com.This connected thermostat offers you next-level comfort and control, plus the ability to automatically monitor your heating and cooling systems to optimize performance and avoid costly repairs. The Smart Thermostat HD is a state-of-the-art solution that boasts a sleek, stylish new look to complement any home or office. You’ll really appreciate the beautiful color touchscreen display. Attractiv...

Best Practices to Prevent Financial Identity Theft

In addition to ensuring your home remains secure with a system from Mountain Alarm, please remember to protect your identity as well. Financial identity theft continues to cost Americans billions of dollars each year. Guard against these opportunistic scammers and thieves by following these helpful tips:• **Check your credit report regularly** - Keeping up to date with your credit report allows you to spot any unfamiliar activities and mitigate potential harm.• **Protect your Social Security Number** ...

Easy Ways to Make Your Neighborhood Safer

Concerns about security don’t stop at the front door. We worry about the safety of our friends and neighbors, too. The good news is that most of us are aware and active in helping to protect our neighborhood. Working together with those around you can make your community a much safer place.**Get connected with your neighbors**The first step is to get to know as many of your neighbors as you can. More than half o...

Our Kalispell Presence Grows with Addition of Grizzly Security Alarms

After many years as a successful business owner, our friend, Bob Keith of Grizzly Security Alarms in Kalispell, MT, has decided to retire and has entrusted Mountain Alarm Fire & Security to take over the security alarm portion of the business.With the acquisition of Grizzly, we added two outstanding technicians to our team and about 600 monitored customers. Mountain Alarm leadership has been acquainted with Bob for many years, and we are grateful for th...

Our Family of Companies Strengthened by Merger with Complete Security Systems

We recently added one of the largest full-service security providers in New Jersey, Complete Security Systems, Inc., to our family of companies. The merger makes us the leading security and alarm provider in the state.Complete Security Systems, headquartered in Marlboro, New Jersey, specializes in customized security solutions including intrusion alarms, fire alarms, CCTV and access control for commercial and residential customers. It was founded in 1983 by Chris Mosley, current CSS President who built th...

Mountain Alarm Provides Smarter Business Security Powered by Alarm.com

Mountain Alarm offers business owners a comprehensive security and life-safety package that encompasses all products, features, and services to best protect their operations. Backed by the industry’s best monitoring and powered by Alarm.com’s platform, our solutions help secure businesses in the most convenient and cost-effective way possible.**Automated Features for Worry-free Protection**Specify a closing time for your business and the auto-arming feature activates the alarm system for you. Using the Alarm.com app allows you to ar...

Upgrade or Expand Your System to Get the Most Advanced Features

Enjoy the advantages of all the latest security and life-safety technology by upgrading or expanding your system today. It’s never been easier or more affordable to get the most advanced features of smart security for your home or business.**Automation, Environment & Lighting**Our easy-to-use app allows you to control door locks, garage doors, lights, thermostats, small appliances, and more from anywhere using a smartphone or computer.• Arm and disarm the system• Receive remote alarm notifications vi...

A Video Doorbell from Mountain Alarm Provides Great Protection & Convenience

Mountain Alarm offers the latest touchless video doorbells from Alarm.com. With these smart devices, you don’t have to interrupt what you’re doing to answer the door or worry about who’s there. (You’ll even be alerted someone’s approaching your door before he rings the bell.) With a visitor at the door, simply open the Alarm.com app to see who it is and have a two-way conversation. If you include video analytics as part of your surveillance...

Get Life-saving Protection from Heat, Fire, and Extreme Weather

Now is the time that most of the nation deals with extreme heat, the possibility of damaging storms, and the threat of wildfires.Disaster sensors from Mountain Alarm that detect smoke, extreme temperatures, and floods integrate into your smart security system to best protect lives and property. Combine that peace of mind with energy-efficient smart thermostats and lighting, along with the industry’s best monitoring, and you’ll enjoy unmatched protection and convenience.These wireless sensors will alert yo...

Protect Your Home While Traveling with Smarter Security

In spite of the skyrocketing cost of fuel and flights, the travel industry is predicting a busy year for those taking vacations. No matter how far your journey takes you, a smart security system can make your vacation more enjoyable, providing peace of mind knowing your home is protected while you’re gone. While you’re on the road, arm your system in “away” mode and you’ll receive real-time notifications on your smartphone in the event o...

Protecting Lives and Property with Fire-protection Products & Services

In addition to fire-protection systems, our product and service offerings include installation, inspection, and recharging of fire extinguishers and fire sprinklers. We started offering these products and services along the Wasatch Front in Northern Utah and in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2014. In 2021, we started offering them in St. George, Utah, and this year, we began providing these additional offerings in Boise, Idaho. It has been overwhelmingly successful, and we have attracted and traine...

Peace of Mind Comes with a System from a Name You Can Trust

Summer is upon us which means the door-to-door security salesforce is out targeting our customers. Our so-called competitors, including door-knockers, cable TV carriers, cell-service providers, and large impersonal companies can’t offer the level of security, customer care, reliability, and expertise Mountain Alarm provides. Some of these companies may mispresent who they are or offer “free” equipment that ends up costing you more in the long run with hidden fees and higher monitoring costs. Too ofte...

Manage Your Home’s Heating and Cooling with a Smarter Thermostat

**Introducing the 2GIG Smart Z-Wave® Plus Thermostat**Smart thermostats are the second-most added home automation product. Highly reliable and affordable, a smart thermostat offers you a remote way to manage your home’s energy usage. Packed with the latest features and technology, the new 2GIG Smart Z-Wave Plus Thermostat (2GIG-STZ-1) provides the utmost in comfort, control, and convenience. With this programmable thermostat integrated into your smart security system, you can manage your home’s environment anytime, anywhere whil...

Ensure a Safer Summer Break with Security Cameras from Mountain Alarm

School is letting out for the summer all over the country and kids are planning to take full advantage of their freedom and free time. Keep an eye on them during the long summer days and hot summer nights with indoor and outdoor security cameras from Mountain Alarm.Adding video surveillance (or additional cameras) to your security system is an excellent way to monitor their activities while you’re at work or out of town. Get ...

Our Monitoring Center Uses Automated Calls for Low-priority Notifications

**INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE (IVR)**Our monitoring center uses Interactive Voice Response technology, which simply means you’ll receive an automated call for low-priority alarm signals, such as a low-battery alert. This saves you from receiving a call from a live monitoring agent.These automated calls will come from the local monitoring number, providing the address and description of the low-priority signal. In order to acknowledge the IVR, you will be asked to press 1 at the end o...

Get Added Protection for your System with a Worry-free Maintenance Plan

Mountain Alarm provides an added layer of protection for your security system with our comprehensive Maintenance Plans.• Coverage* includes battery replacements, equipment failure replacements, and accompanying service labor charges over the life of the agreement• Available on new systems and takeovers of older systems• Plans start as low as $15 per month based on system size and level of coverageThe Full Maintenance Plan covers normal wear and tear of existing parts/equipment, includingfactory defective parts/equipment, wit...

Security Cameras Protect Your Home. Inside and Out. Anytime, Anywhere.

Mountain Alarm offers the latest in video surveillance technology to protect your family and property. Interior and exterior cameras allow you to view live feeds, record and store footage, and send real-time segments to your web-enabled devices if alarms are triggered. With advancements in camera technology and the many options available, video surveillance is now more affordable and versatile than ever. **Exterior Protection**Our high-resolution outdoor cameras with night vision allow you to keep an ey...

Mountain Alarm’s Monitoring Center Named Best of the Year

Mountain Alarm’s monitoring service–a network of three redundant sites–has been awarded “Monitoring Center of the Year” by The Monitoring Association (TMA). This award recognizes the entire team whose dedication and hard work is centered around innovation and service. With a monitored system from Mountain Alarm, your home or business is covered 24/7/365 by professional agents whose job it is to confirm the alarm and to dispatch the authorities as needed. This awar...

Access Our Customer Portal for Many Convenient Features Including Auto Pay

**Enjoy convenience and cost-savings by signing up for secure Auto Pay**Simply click on “Log In” at the top of our homepage to access the portal or register asa new user.Once you’re inside the portal, click on “Payment Info” then “Add a Card” (or Bank Account.) This takes you to a page to fill out the online form. Check the box at the bottom–“use for auto bill payment” to have your monthly bill paid automatically fro...

The Innovative IQ Panel 4 Now Available from Mountain Alarm

Mountain Alarm now offers the IQ Panel 4, a new model from Qolsys that features several improvements on the previous award-winning models. The all-in-one IQ Panel 4 delivers the industry’s best security panel for connectivity and reliability on LTE, Wi-Fi, Z Wave, Bluetooth, PowerG, and legacy security wireless. It also includes a highly integrated and powerful IoT processor.The elegant 7” HD touchscreen has an upgraded 8 Megapixel Panel Camera with Flex-Tilt to adjust camera angl...

Mountain Alarm Acquires B Safe Security in the Mid-Atlantic Region

We’re proud to announce another addition the Mountain Alarm family. With the acquisition of B Safe Security, we begin serving customers in Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland, while strengthening our presence in Pennsylvania.B Safe Security, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is an experienced alarm company in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The company specializes in security alarms, fire alarms, access control, and video surveillance systems for commercial and multi-location businesses, school campuses, and multi-unit properties.B Safe has a...

A Smart Garage Door Enhances Security and Convenience

Many of us have left home and wondered if we forgot to close the garage door. And as the weather warms, the kids are constantly opening the garage to ride their bikes or to retrieve a bat and glove, often leaving for a friend’s without closing it.By integrating a smart garage door controller into your Mountain Alarm security system, you can use the alarm.com app to check the status of the garage door and clos...

New Customers and Team Members Join the Family

I am pleased to announce that on February 15 we acquired Matson Alarm based in Fresno, California. Larry and Mike Matson started Matson Alarm in their garage over 40 years ago. I have known the Matson brothers for years and their reputation is outstanding in California’s Central Valley. I am grateful they chose Mountain Alarm to carry on their legacy. Larry’s daughters, Rebecca and Katie, and Mike’s son, Michael, have all agreed to continu...

Control Your Security and Automation with a Variety of Alexa Commands

Below is a sampling of commands you can use once you’ve connected your Alexa-enabled device to your Alarm.com-powered Mountain Alarm system. There is a large range of commands that can be used to communicate with your system when “Ask Alarm.com” is spoken before the request.Arming:• “Alexa, ask Alarm.com to arm stay.”• “Alexa, ask Alarm.com to arm stay partition 1.”• “Alexa, ask Alarm.com to arm stay with no entry delay.”Disarming:• “Alexa, ask Alarm.com to disarm with [4-digit pin code].”• “Alexa, as...

Connecting Amazon Alexa to Your Mountain Alarm Smart Home Security System

Realize another level of security and automation convenience by connecting and controlling your Mountain Alarm system through Alarm.com and an Alexa-enabled device. Below are some requirements and the simple instructions on how to get started.**Compatibility**The Alarm.com Skill is compatible with all Alexa-enabled Amazon devices (e.g., Echo Spot, Echo Dot, Echo Show, etc.)*Some compatibility considerations include: Doorbell cameras are not compatible with Amazon Alexa. It is not possible to play video on Echo device screens.***Requirements**In orde...

New Public Knowledge Base Available for Smart Security Information and Answers

Mountain Alarm customers whose systems are powered by Alarm.com–and those searching for the best Smart Security–can now access an invaluable online resource for helpful tips and technical support. The newly redesigned Alarm.com Knowledge Base for end users houses dozens of featured articles along with details for getting the most from Alarm.com products, the app, and website. The expertise found on the user-friendly Knowledge Base is now publicly accessible–no need to log in to the ap...

AT&T Shuts Down 3G: Some Alarm Systems will Fail to Signal without Update

On February 22, 2022, AT&T became the first telecommunications company to fully shut down its 3G network. For any alarm system running on 3G technology, it’s imperative that Mountain Alarm schedules a service call to update your system. Upgrading for affected customers is mandated by changes implemented by all cellular carriers. The entire industry will soon completely eliminate 3G service. This means an alarm system that uses a 3G cellular communicator, without the upgrade, wil...

Go ‘Places’ with Mountain Alarm & Alarm.com

The technology built into a security system from Mountain Alarm, paired with the Alarm.com platform, provides the ultimate protection and convenience. The platform works intuitively with all your integrated smart devices to keep you safe whether home or away. One unique feature is “Places”–technology that controls your system automatically based on the location of your smartphone. This allows you to establish automated actions when you travel a specified distance away from home and when yo...

Mountain Alarm Looking for Fire & Security Technicians to Join Our Team

As a life-safety company, our greatest asset is our highly trained team of security and fire alarm technicians. Currently, we employ over 185 technicians and, with our rapid growth, the number continues to increase as we’re actively looking to hire more throughout the company. Each of our locations regularly schedule time to have our equipment manufacturers train our technicians. By conducting these regular training sessions, we are always at the leading edge of technology. I...

Smart Security Makes Moving to Your New Home Safer and Easier

Due to our spending a lot time at home these days, including working remotely, more and more American families are in search of the perfect house. It’s where we find comfort and where memories are made. It’s where we count on our families, our possessions, and our pets to be protected. Protecting your home is always a priority, but when you’re moving into a new house, renovating an old one, or building your dream hom...

Get a Better Security System by Asking Mountain Alarm to ‘Takeover’

We often encounter business owners and homeowners who are dissatisfied with their current security provider. For years, they continue to hang on to an outdated system or endure subpar service because they believe it’s too much hassle or too expensive to switch to a better alternative. If you or someone you know is unhappy with a system from another security company, know that Mountain Alarm can easily and affordably “takeover.” We can provide the lates...

Questions About Securing Your Business? Mountain Alarm has Answers.

If you own or operate a business, you may have questions about the best security and life-safety solutions for your operation. When exploring the many business security options, keep in mind that smarter security technology can do far more than just prevent break-ins.If you find yourself asking any of the following questions, a Mountain Alarm security system paired with Alarm.com’s business platform just might be the ideal solution for protecting your enterprise.**How can my securit...

Easy Ways to Save Energy with Mountain Alarm & Alarm.com

Are you among the many Americans who have seen a rise in energy costs the last couple of years due to increased time at home? Mountain Alarm, and our trusted partner, Alarm.com, make it easy to save energy and money by automating your home’s heating, cooling, lighting, and more. **Save energy automatically when you leave home**One of the bigger wastes of energy is heating and cooling your residence when you’re not home. Our smart thermosta...

Immediate Upgrades Required on Any System Using 3G Technology

This new year brings imminent deadlines to update many alarm systems in order to remain in service. Due to the telecommunications industry’s plan to discontinue 3G service, many systems must have a communication upgrade to continue sending alarm signals to the monitoring center. AT&T will end its 3G service in a matter of weeks, while Verizon 3G will be gone by the end of the year. We’ve already seen drops in service in some locations...

Grateful for a Year of Unique Opportunities and Growth

We have been busy at Mountain Alarm this year. In September, we acquired Mountain West Security in Orem, Utah. In November, we acquired A-1 Security in Denver, Colorado, and in December, we acquired Procom Security in Salt Lake City, Utah.Mountain West, with over 2,000 customers, is a full-service alarm integrator that has been serving the Orem area for decades. I’m excited to say every single Mountain West team member has joined our team and i...

Life Safety Components Protect Against a Variety of Unseen Threats

Most owners of a home or business acquire a security system for obvious threats such as burglars. But what about unseen threats in the air you breathe, the water heater in the utility room, or an unattended appliance that may increase fire danger? Mountain Alarm has life-safety devices that integrate into your smart security system to protect you against these less obvious–but no-less potentially dangerous–hazards.We offer sensors that detect floods, smoke, carbon monoxide, and extrem...

Mountain Alarm Acquires A-1 Security Systems to Expand Our Colorado Operation

Mountain Alarm is proud to welcome the newest addition to the family–A-1 Security Systems in Denver, CO. After many years in business, the owners of A-1 Security Systems decided to retire and have entrusted us to take over their operation. The coming year will mark Mountain Alarm’s 70th anniversary, still owned and operated by the founding family. We look forward to providing these newest customers with an unparalleled service experience, while offering them new, innovativ...

Make Your Holidays Brighter with Smart Lighting for Your Security System

By incorporating smart lighting into your Mountain Alarm system, you can control your holiday lights–inside and out–using your smartphone. Tap the Alarm.com app to manually turn on or off the Christmas tree or the string of bulbs along the roof. Or simply program them to turn on or off at a certain time of day.No matter the time of year, smart lighting is one of the most convenient and beneficial features of smart home security...

Mountain Alarm Offers Perfect Devices for Secure Delivery of Holiday Packages

Chances are your seasonal gift shopping includes taking advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday specials. Millions of online shoppers are busy making purchases to ensure delivery in time for the holidays. Which means package thieves are just as busy.When valuable packages are left on your doorstep–whether you’re home or away–they’re vulnerable to opportunistic thieves. Mountain Alarm and our partner, Alarm.com, have the perfect complementary devices to secure delivered packages using our smart home securit...

Integrate Carbon Monoxide Detectors into Your Smart Home Security System

Colder temperatures mean a greater risk of carbon-monoxide contamination with the increased use of heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces. As you’re turning up the thermostat, think about adding wireless carbon monoxide detectors to your security system. Mountain Alarm CO sensors protect you whether your system is armed or disarmed. Our CO detector features an 85-decibel internal siren which will sound, along with the alarm panel’s built-in siren, when it detects harmful levels of carbon monoxide. I...

Better Protect Your Home and Business During the Holidays

Better Protect Your Home and Business During the Holidays If you’re in business, it’s critical to be vigilant about security this time of year. According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, robbery and larceny trend upwards by 20 percent during November and December. Below are some statistics and tips to keep in mind while protecting your business during the holiday season. • 64% of all small businesses experience some form of theft from patrons and employees—an...

Integrate Access Control Solutions into Your Business’ Security System

Mountain Alarm offers several Access Control options for businesses of any size, including Alarm.com’s smarter access solution. This cloud-based Access Control system combines easy user management with seamless intrusion detection and video surveillance. Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop with a single entrance or a large-scale operation with hundreds of doors across several locations, Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com have you covered.**Simplify managing access**Add or remove single users and cards in seconds from either the mobil...

A Smart Security System is the Perfect Defense for What Goes Bump in the Night

While you prepare for an array of tiny ghosts, goblins, and ghouls at your door this weekend, think about how to best defend your house when the visitors aren’t so welcome. Enjoy peace of mind with a combination of smart security devices from Mountain Alarm designed to perfectly protect your home. Exterior video surveillance that includes a doorbell camera along with smart lighting can help you keep an eye on your property whether you’re hom...

Add Video Analytics to Your System for More Insightful, Intelligent Surveillance

Video surveillance can show you everything that happens at your home or business, inside and out, and at any time. By adding Mountain Alarm’s video analytics service, your security system can pinpoint the most important aspects of the captured footage. You can see events that effect the safety of your property, without having to review everyday occurrences that do not. Our video analytics can recognize the difference between specific types of activity on your propert...

october is fire prevention month. we’re on the job 24-7 all year long

A state-of-the-art fire alarm system can protect your business’ most important assets–your building, property, equipment, inventory…but, most vitally, your people.We use only the most reliable fire equipment, and we proudly employ the most knowledgeable, experienced team of professionals in the western United States. Our fire monitoring is the highest rated in the industry and 100% redundant with three monitoring centers.Our fire-protection expertise includes:• Fire Alarm Panels• Test and Inspections• Maintenance and Servicing• Smoke Detectors• Heat Detectors• Mass Notification Systems• Gas Detection Systems• Pul...

Growth Continues with New Office in Utah County Thanks to Mountain West Acquisition

Mountain Alarm recently acquired Mountain West Security when the owners, Troy Walker and Mike Dibble, decided to retire after 25 successful years in business. They have entrusted our team of fire and security professionals to take over and care for their valued customers. We have had the privilege of getting to know Troy and Mike over the past year and we wish them luck as they move on to life’s next adventures.The alarm business ha...

Keep an Eye on Your Business with Video Surveillance from Mountain Alarm

Our video surveillance for businesses of any size combines cloud storage, 24/7 monitoring, and intelligent analytics to ensure footage is available when you need it most and can be easily found and shared.With video analytics, you can accurately detect people and vehicles entering your property while ignoring unimportant motion like rain or shadows. Receive real-time alerts of trespassers or unexpected guests in prohibited areas or after hours.Ensure your cameras are online and recording, keep tab...

Time to Add Components Designed to Combat Colder Climates

s we start the fall season, days become shorter and temperatures begin to drop. Now is the perfect time to ensure your home or business is protected against colder temperatures. We offer an array of smart devices designed to make you safer and more comfortable including smart thermostats, carbon monoxide detectors, and disaster sensors.It’s easy to always have an optimal temperature with our smart thermostats. They offer custom schedules and temperature presets saving you o...

Third Monitoring Center Provides Additional Protection for Our Customers

ountain Alarm is pleased to announce the grand opening of a third monitoring center. Located in Cedar City, Utah, the new fully redundant monitoring center is over 5,000 square feet with workstations for 28 active monitoring agents. This state-of-the-art facility adds another layer of redundancy for our customers, ensuring continuous service for those we protect. Our five-diamond-rated monitoring centers set the standard in the industry. When an alarm is activated, our highly trained agents respon...

Enhance Your Security System with Video and Automation

et the most from a modern security system by adding video surveillance and automation to go along with intrusion detection.**Automation**Our easy-to-use app allows you to turn a smartphone into a smart home. You can control door locks, garage doors, lights, thermostats, small appliances and more from anywhere using a smartphone or computer.With any web-enabled device you can:• Arm and disarm the system• Receive remote alarm notifications via email or text message• Receive video segments i...

Announcing Another Exciting Addition to the Mountain Alarm Family

The Mountain Alarm family continues to grow as we’re proud to announce a new acquisition in Helena, Montana.After 46 years as a successful business owner, our friend, Bill Niehoff, previous owner of NICO Electronic Systems, has decided to retire and has entrusted Mountain Alarm Fire & Security to take over and serve NICO’s valued customers.Along with all of the outstanding products and services they’ve enjoyed from NICO, we’re hoping these customers will enjoy new feature...

Mountain Alarm Committed to Integrity, Initiative, Intelligence

As with most companies in business today, Mountain Alarm has a Mission Statement: “Integrity. Initiative. Intelligence.” Three simple, yet powerful, words. But more than just words, these ideals serve as the foundation of a company owned and operated by the same family since 1952. Our concise, focused Mission Statement speaks volumes about how we conduct business and how we treat customers. Ours is a mission championed by a leadership team who has empowered the employee...

Useful Tips for Working at Home from Our Partners at Alarm.com

Working at home has its benefits but often the schedule isn't one of them. It's easy to work longer hours, forget to take breaks, get distracted or feel burned out, especially when you're sharing a workspace and managing your kids' schoolwork. Maintaining a new daily schedule, designed around everyone in your family, can help get you back on track. **Commit yourself to a start time** Start your workday right by settling into your workspace a...

Systems and Customers Cared for by the Most Experienced Team of Technicians

As an alarm company, our greatest asset is our highly trained team of security and fire alarm technicians. Currently, we employ more than 120 technicians, and the number continues to increase month after month.Each of our locations regularly schedule time to have our equipment manufacturers train our technicians. By conducting these regular training sessions, we are always at the leading edge of technology. It ensures our understanding and expertise in the inner workings of al...

Professionally Monitored Systems Offer a Far Superior Level of Protection

With a monitored system from Mountain Alarm, your home or business is covered 24/7/365 by professional agents at redundant monitoring centers, who job it is to confirm the alarm and to dispatch the authorities as needed. Without this level of protection, you could easily miss a crucial notification. How many times do you miss a text due to poor reception, a work meeting, a discharged device, or priorities that take you away from you...

Mountain Alarm Introduces New System that Allows Convenient Payments Via Text

For several years, Mountain Alarm has communicated with our customers through text messaging to answer service questions and to solicit online reviews. Using the same platform, we recently implemented a new option that allows us to send a text with a link for customers to make secure payments. Initially, the system will be used to send texts primarily to customers for payment on overdue balances and new installations. However, we want to make all customer...

Mountain Alarm & Alarm.com–the Solution for Superior Business Security

Mountain Alarm commercial security systems, powered by Alarm.com, provide a comprehensive solution for intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, energy management, and more. **All-in-one, expandable, easy-to-use systems**Simplify your security system with a single app and web dashboard to see everything at once. As your business grows and your security needs change, our technology allows easy expansion of systems over multiple locations. With intuitive interfaces, Alarm.com makes it much easier to keep your business secure an...

Moving? Protect Your New Home with Security and Automation from Mountain Alarm

When moving, don’t forget to pack the peace of mind that comes with a professionally monitored security system. Protect your new home with the name you trust–Mountain Alarm, providing state-of-the-art security and home automation.Get the safety and security you enjoyed at your former residence. As a customer moving to a new location, you’ll receive special pricing on a new system installation or existing system upgrade. Let us know when you plan to move, and w...

Mountain Alarm Can Help You Choose the Right Doorbell Camera

A doorbell camera has become one of the most popular components with any modern security system. The benefits of adding one as part of a Mountain Alarm security system are the higher quality and 24/7 monitoring you won’t get when buying off the shelf at a big-box store.With a doorbell camera, you see who’s at the front door (and beyond) whether they ring the bell or not. Two-way voice through the app lets you spea...

Summertime and the Living is Easy with a Smart Home Security System

With the promise of another hot summer, a smart security system provides a cool, comfortable, and conveniently controlled home. If you haven’t already upgraded to an interactive system, now is the time to make your home smarter and more efficient.A cellular-based system from Mountain Alarm can save you time and money with the latest energy-management and automation solutions. Our systems offer the ability to control your thermostat, lights, locks, garage doors, and small appliances wit...

A Mountain Alarm Security System Can Help Prevent Package Theft

Shopping online is more popular than ever given its ease and convenience–at least as far as the purchasing part goes. The delivery end can often be problematic. If you’re not willing and able to stay home for a valuable package, it’s left on your doorstep–a prime target for package thieves.There is a solution from Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com. Secure a delivered package in three easy steps–even when you’re away from home–using our smart home securit...

Add Video Surveillance with Analytics to Monitor Your Kids’ Summertime Adventures

As kids begin to enjoy the first days of summer break and the freedom it brings, consider adding Video Surveillance (or additional cameras) to your security system. Interior and exterior cameras are an excellent way to monitor your kids (and pets) throughout the day.Security cameras allow you to keep track of them whether you’re at work, out of town, or just upstairs in your home-office. Check in anytime, anywhere with the Alarm.com app, which provide...

Get the Most Advanced Features with a Security System Upgrade

Get the advantages of all the current technology by upgrading your system today. Mountain Alarm offers systems powered by Alarm.com, providing solutions to monitor, protect and automate your home or business. More than just a smart app, we seamlessly connect the key protection systems on one platform, so they work intelligently together. It’s never been easier or more affordable to turn your smartphone into a smart home.**Automation, Environment, Locks & Lighting**Our easy-to-use app allows yo...

Statistics Show the Need to Prepare for a Safer Summer

Whether you’re planning a family roadtrip or just plan to relax at home during the summer months, take precautions to protect your property.**Burglaries increase over 10 percent during summer**Between the warmer days, homeowners out of town, and more families enjoying time outdoors, summer is a burglar's favorite season. According to the Department of Justice, you're more likely to experience a break-in or have something stolen from outside your home during the summer months. • Make sur...

Deadlines to Update Some Security Systems Fast Approaching

Mountain Alarm strives to remain at the forefront of technology in order to provide the best and most reliable systems possible.Due to the telecommunications industry plan to discontinue 3G service and seven-digit dialing, some security systems will require a communication upgrade to ensure uninterrupted service. AT&T 3G will end February 2022 and Verizon 3G will end by December 2022. Service for seven-digit POTS (plain old telephone service) will end by October 27, 2021. We’ve alread...

Get Smarter, Safer Security with ‘Crash and Smash’ Protection

A security system is designed to protect you when a burglar targets your home or business. But what happens when he targets the security system itself? A crash and smash attack is when a burglar attempts to forcefully disable your security panel or keypad before the alarm can sound. After a door or window sensor has been triggered, most systems give the owner a time delay of 30 to 60 seconds to disarm the syste...

Trust What Your Treasure to a Company Who Specializes in Safety & Security

You can’t put a price on peace of mind.As the weather improves and the threat of COVID-19 subsides, expect to be targeted by our competitors. Don’t trust something as vital as your security to door-to-door solicitors, cable TV companies, or cell-service providers. They can’t deliver the level of expertise and customer care Mountain Alarm does.They may offer free equipment and bundled services at a supposed discount, but hidden costs and lengthy contracts will cost yo...

Mountain Alarm and Alarm.com Help You Manage a Business of Any Size

As your business grows, so does the effort to manage it–especially if you have multiple locations. The complexities of securing additional facilities can create a daunting workload without the right technology to meet all the increasing security needs. Mountain Alarm and the Alarm.com platform reduce operational complexities by giving you and your team a single point of control for essential functions including security, access, video surveillance and energy management. Whether you're managing two locations o...

A Proud Family Tradition of Protecting Customers

Our company started in the early 1950s. My grandfather, Peary Barker, originally owned and operated a dairy farm called The Milky Way Farm. One day his hired hand showed up two hours late for the 4:30 a.m. shift. When Peary inquired why he was late, the hired hand replied that he had been out all night selling fire alarms. Within a few months Peary had sold all the cows and was the number one salesma...

Choosing the Right Security Camera Resolution for Your Home or Business

Whether looking for security cameras for a residential or commercial application, Mountain Alarm can help you choose the correct configuration to best suit your needs. Most consumers understand features such as night-vision, wide-angle viewing, and two-way communication. But a common question is, with all the different options available, which resolution should I choose to best protect my property.**The Basics of Security Camera Resolution**Smartphones, tablets, computer monitors, and modern TVs reproduce images in pixels–millions of tin...

Set Invoice Preferences in the Customer Portal to Receive an Electronic Copy

Mountain Alarm’s customer portal now allows you to set preferences for different types of invoices. In addition, you can set it up to receive PDF copies of your invoices attached to an email. This is not enabled by default to add another layer of security to your account.To set up invoice preferences:1) Click “Login” at the top of www.mountaialarm.com to sign into the portal. If you haven’t previously used the portal, you can click o...

Taking Pride in Meeting All of Your Fire & Security Needs

We sometimes hear from customers, “I didn’t know you offered that.” Fire protection customers might look for security solutions from other sources, or vice versa. But, with our decades of experience and our comprehensive products and services, we can serve as your “one-stop shop.”We pride ourselves in our ability to provide a wide array of security, life safety, and automation solutions–offering superior products and services to meet any customer need.In addition, no one in th...

Go Further with the Unique Features of Alarm.com Geo-services

The Geo-Services feature inside the Alarm.com app more conveniently connects you to your Mountain Alarm system. You can easily automate your security and automation settings and notifications based on the location of your smartphone relative to your home, office, or any other specified area or “Geo-Fence.”• Set your phone location to trigger notifications• Set alerts and rules for other smart devices based on your locationAs part of our Interactive Services, Geo-Services is available at no additional cost...

get video surveillance to keep track of your kids’ after-school activities

As schools begin to more fully open across the country, remember that adding video surveillance (or just additional cameras) along with video analytics is a great way to keep track of your students as they’re leaving or arriving home. (Or if even if they’re still being home-schooled.)Security cameras allow you to keep an eye on them whether you’re at work, out of town on business, or just downstairs in your home-office. Check in anytime, anywher...

Keep an Eye on Your Home or Business with Image Sensors

Unlike security cameras, Image Sensors capture still photos, rather than live and recorded video. They’re wireless, capture images even at night, and don’t require Wi-Fi, making them ideal for virtually anywhere you need visual insight to your home or business.**See and capture important activity** With an Image Sensor in place coupled with the Alarm.com app, you can receive an instant snapshot on your phone, tablet or computer when motion triggers the sensor, enabling you t...

Mountain Alarm Remains Best Local Source for Safety & Security Solutions

Over the last several years, many fire and security companies have joined the Mountain Alarm family. During that time, we’ve encountered some customers who worried that they would lose the local touch they’d come to expect from their trusted providers. With these mergers, we’re always proud to say that we remain locally operated by the same dedicated people you’ve grown to know and trust. Our teams are made up of people who live, work, rais...

Smart Locks Offer Many Benefits Beyond Enhanced Security

With keyless entry and remote control via the Alarm.com app, a smart lock makes any entrance into your home a hi-tech access point. Mountain Alarm offers many styles of smart locks, combining keyless convenience with enhanced security, improved awareness, and an array of safeguards to better protect your home and family. Linked to the other smart devices in your home, automated and controlled through the app, and able to trigger alerts and automated actions, smar...

How to Avoid Making 10 Common Security Mistakes

It’s easy to make mistakes that could affect your home’s security. Families often do things out of habit without realizing the potential security risks. Here are 10 common mistakes and how to avoid them.**1. Do not leave the boxes from your purchases outside.**Leaving the boxes or packaging from an expensive purchase outside gives burglars a reason to target your house.**Tip:** Wait until garbage day before taking boxes out or flatten and place them in garbag...

Systems Backed by the Industry’s Best Service & Monitoring

Mountain Alarm takes pride in providing unmatched customer service backed by the best 24/7 alarm monitoring. Our five-diamond-rated monitoring centers set the standard in the industry, providing peace of mind whether protecting your home or business. When an alarm is activated, our highly trained agents respond based on the type of alarm received. Many service providers simply text or email, but we ensure that contact ismade with those listed as points of contact on th...

Winter Tips for Smarter Home Security and Automation

Being prepared provides peace of mind. Spending more time at home this winter means you're probably noticing some much-needed updates to your home’s safety and security. We have many options to easily integrate disaster sensors such as smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, temperature sensors, and flood detectors into your current system.As well as the peace of mind knowing your equipment is in optimal working order, you'll enjoy total protection with Smart Home safeguards and ou...

New Video Doorbell Offers Enhanced Features and Style

We now offer the latest video doorbell from Alarm.com, the VDB770. Our customers have raved about the new look and features of this little powerhouse of smart video surveillance. It allows you to see who’s at the door whether you’re home or not, and have a two-way audio conversation with visitors through the app. **Overview**The ADC-VDB770, Alarm.com’s next-generation video doorbell camera has an expansive 150° vertical Field of View (FOV), allowing you to monito...

Customer Portal Now Offers Option for Two-factor Authentication

Mountain Alarm now offers you the ability to further secure your account by adding two-factor authentication when logging into the customer portal. **This is not a requirement but an enhanced security recommendation.** Once you enable this feature, you must use your password and a secondary code which is received by text or email each time you log in. After logging into the customer portal, you will see a notification at the top of the scree...

Resolve to Upgrade Your Security System in 2021

If your alarm system operates on a traditional phone line or outdated cellular technology, now is the perfect time to upgrade and take advantage of the latest in security and automation.In addition to increased signal reliability, our cellular-based interactive systems offer many enhanced features. These include the cost savings and enhanced convenience of controlling thermostats, lighting, locks, garage doors, small appliances, and more from your smartphone or other web-enabled devices. Plus, our new control panel...

Re-branding Underway for Branches in Montana, Nevada, and Wyoming

In recent years, our family of companies has grown with several acquisitions including Kenco Security and Technology, Burgarello Alarm, Watchguard, ASG, ASI, ESI, and most recently, CEI. With the addition of these various companies, markets and brands, our executive team has elected to consolidate all, along with the respective teams, under a singular name – Mountain Alarm Fire & Security.Unique to its market and operation, CopperState Fire Protection, our Arizona company dedicated solely to commercia...

CEI Alarm in Reno Joins the Mountain Alarm Family

I am proud to announce that on November 19 Mountain Alarm acquired CEI Alarm in Reno, Nevada. The addition of CEI Alarm comes three months after we acquired the largest alarm company in Reno – Burgarello Alarm. CEI Alarm was founded by Dave Sinclair in 1991. They are a full-service alarm integrator with over a dozen team members and more than 2,000 monitored customers in Northern Nevada.“Eric and I became friends over the pas...

Enjoy the Convenience of Bypass Sensors while Preventing False Alarms

Ever wish you could simply deactivate a sensor momentarily while keeping your system armed? Well, it’s easy with our Bypass Door/ Window Sensors.The Bypass Sensors are perfect for letting out the family pet or when someone leaves early for work and doesn’t want to disturb the family. You can temporarily disarm these sensors by simply pushing a small button right on the sensor without going to and from the panel to disarm and rearm you...

Smart Home Safety Tips for the Holiday Season

Take some extra steps to keep your home and loved ones safe during the holidays. This year, more than any other, we all deserve to enjoy a festive, peaceful season.Follow these easy tips to bolster your home security now, so you have the peace of mind to fully focus on family and fun.**Start with security cameras**Two-thirds of homeowners worry about break-ins more during the holidays, but there are plenty of ways to better ensure you...

Set Rules, Schedules, and Scenes in the Alarm.com App for Extra Convenience

One of the most useful features of Smart Home devices is the ability to set up automatic actions. Based on schedules and rules you set for your system, you can automate arming and disarming, thermostats, lights, locks, appliances and more.**Time-Based** Set rules based on the time of day and the day of the week. For example, automate your lights to turn on and the temperature to adjust before arriving home from work.**Location-Based**Have your system ac...

Proudly Protecting Lives–Why We Do What We Do

For those of us who work for our family of fire and security companies, the following story makes us very proud of what we do.On the afternoon of November 14, 2015, a fire started in the kitchen of a residential unit of one of our customers–a facility for those with special needs. The occupant of the unit, in fear for her life, ran to her bedroom and hid. As the intensity of the heat an...

Smart Lighting Solutions–Perfect for the Shorter Days of Winter

After rolling back the clocks for Daylight Savings, days are much shorter. The ideal security and energy-saving solution for long winter nights is integrating smart lighting into your current security and automation system. Smart lighting is one of the most desirable and beneficial features of a smart home. Our connected-lighting devices include smart bulbs, plugs and lamp modules. - Light or dim any room in the house just by using your smartphone. - Enjoy the safety o...

Upgrading to Interactive Services Opens Up a World of Possibilities

In an effort to best serve our valued customers, we continually promote the benefits of upgrading to cellular-based systems, video surveillance, and interactive services.Since our inception, security systems have evolved to provide much more than just burglar alarms. The systems of today offer levels of protection, convenience, and peace of mind unimaginable in the industry even a short time ago.Home automation has become one of the most sought-after features afforded by these new systems, allowin...

Halloween a Great Reminder of the Usefulness of Doorbell Cameras

A doorbell camera is completely integrated into your smart home security system. It allows you to see who’s at the door whether you are home or not, and have a two-way audio conversation with visitors through our app. You can even unlock your front door’s smart lock from the same screen.With a doorbell camera, you’re able to record and receive motion-detected or doorbell-activated clips, or clips triggered by other devices like your garage door. It...

Monitored Systems Far Superior for Level of Protection and Customer Support

There are more and more companies spending a lot of advertising dollars promoting self-monitored, cookie-cutter security systems. This solution may appeal to some as a way to save money. But, at what cost ultimately? It’s easy to see the disadvantages of systems that, as a means of protecting your family and property, are backed by messages sent only to you in the event of an alarm or emergency.If you have a monitored system like ours...

Fire Prevention Month a Great Reminder to Protect Your Home or Business

October is National Fire Prevention month–what better time to review how well you’re equipped to protect your home and office in the tragic event of a fire.- Set aside some time to review and practice your evacuation plan with your employees and family. In the midst of a fire is no time to realize you failed to plan.- The National Fire Protection Association recommends homes have smoke detectors inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area and o...

Cold Temperatures Reinforce the Importance of CO Detectors

Beautiful, cool autumn days will soon transition into longer, colder winter nights. Colder temperatures put your home or business at higher risk of carbon-monoxide contamination with the increased use of heaters, furnaces, and fireplaces.We offer CO detectors that easily integrate into your security system. These wireless sensors feature an internal sirenwhich sounds along with the built-in siren at the alarm panel when harmful levels of CO are detected. A signal will also automatically notify th...

Door and Window Sensors Can Protect So Much More

Along with a control panel, door and window sensors are the most common component of anysecurity system, monitoring the many potential entry points of your home or business.These two-piece devices are comprised of a transmitter and a magnet aligned together. When adoor or window is opened, the magnetic field is broken, and an alert is sent to your panel, app, and our monitoring station.While their name aptly describes how they’re most often used, these versatil...

Mountain Alarm Family Grows with Acquisition of Burgarello Alarm

On August 19, 2020, we acquired Burgarello Alarm in Reno, Nevada. Burgarello Alarm, founded by Louie Burgarello in 1972, is a full-service alarm integrator with more than 40 team members and over 7,000 monitored customers in Northern Nevada. I have admired Burgarello Alarm for many years. They have a reputation as one of the area’s premier alarm companies and are the largest alarm company in Northern Nevada.I am honored that Louie has entrusted his company’...

Alarm Chat–A Convenient Tool to Manage Your Security System

A year after introducing Alarm Chat, we thought it was a good time to remind our Security customers of this beneficial feature. Alarm Chat automatically invites you and your emergency contacts via text into a group chat in the event of an alarm. It allows you to conveniently request police dispatch, disregard false alarms and even talk to your emergency contacts to gather more information–all within a secure group chat.**Goodbye False Alarm Fees**Hundreds of jurisdiction...

Control Garage Doors, Lights, and Small Appliances from Anywhere

You’re halfway to work and the thought occurs to you that you may not have closed the garage when you left. Now you’re worried you’ve seriously compromised the security of your home. Wouldn’t it be great to check whether it’s open from anywhere and close the door remotely?For 70 percent of Americans, the garage door serves as the primary entrance and exit to their homes. Chances areyou’ll forget to close it now and again. Whe...

Add Life Safety & Automation Components for a Superior System

Integrating life safety equipment and a smart thermostat into your security system creates a safer, more efficient home or office.Disaster sensors that detect flood or extreme temperature conditions can save lives and property. Combine that peace of mind with the energy-efficiency and convenience of a smart thermostat to optimize the system you already have.No home should be without protection against deadly carbon monoxide exposure. Our wireless CO detectors feature an internal siren which will soun...

Our Commercial Fire Capabilities Include Test & Inspections

Our Fire teams are committed to meeting all of your needs, including all required tests and inspections. With our unmatched commitment to customer service and decades of expertise, we can keep your system operating optimally.Contact your local branch to learn about their capabilities for testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire extinguishers, and backflow preventers. Through Building Reports®, you can easily view online reports, online repair authorizations, and refer-en...

Unhappy with Your Current Security Provider?

Do you or someone you know have a security system from a company other than Kenco/Mountain Alarm? Are you unhappy with the outdated technology, lack of customer service, or the high cost? We can easily and affordably “takeover” almost any security system. We’ll make it easy to switch from your current provider to our state-of-the-art system. In most cases, we can save you money by simply integrating your current equipment into the industry’s best syst...

customer experience department sets the standard for service

Kenco/Mountain Alarm has always been known for its “local feel” and for taking pride in providing the best personalized service. In 2017 we committed to further elevating every customer interaction, so we created a brand-new Customer Experience Department. “My passion has always been to provide customers with an experience that they can’t get from anyone else. When you live by your word to take care of each and every customer, they will always receive...

we provide a smarter access control solution for businesses

As part of our comprehensive commercial security, we offer Smarter Access Control–Alarm.com’s award-winning access solution. An integral piece of the Alarm.com business platform, it combines access with intrusion, video surveillance and energy management into a single solution accessible through Alarm.com’s mobile app and web dashboard. Smarter Access Control lets users quickly and easily manage permissions for all access points, including doors with card readers and Z-Wave locks, as well as security partitions. A single button...

smarter security solutions for businesses of any size

Smart business security is a worry-free package of tough, reliable hardware, intelligent security features and an app that controls everything. You’re always protected Just specify a closing time and Alarm.com takes care of the rest. You can have the auto-arming feature turn the alarm on for you every day, without fail. You can have your system arm itself automatically after a period of no activity. You can also use your Alarm.com app to arm and...

get the best security cameras powered by the best platform

There are several options when choosing video surveillance cameras today including resolution, night vision optimization, indoor, outdoor, and doorbell cameras. But, it’s not only the camera, but also the application behind it. While a video surveillance camera’s components and engineering are important, the software platform managing the video is a crucial layer of today’s video technology. Your camera’s software platform creates the feature-rich options you would expect from the leaders in the industry. That’s why...

get away this summer with your home and property protected

This year’s summer vacation may look a lot different than in the past. But whether you’re traveling across country or just across town, a smart security system has the tools and features to provide peace of mind in knowing your home and property will always be protected. While you’re away from home, arm your system in “away” mode and you’ll receive alerts on your smartphone in the event of an alarm. Our monitoring center will...

upgrade your panel for better performance & enhanced features

As you know, we strive to remain at the forefront of security technology in order to provide the best and most reliable systems possible. Changes in the telecommunications industry can make older security control panels obsolete. While these changes may mandate the need for a newer panel, an upgrade also affords you the convenience and enhanced security the newer technology provides. Not to mention these panels offer sleek new designs and easy, intuitive operation. Many...

get multiple benefits from a doorbell camera

Monitoring your front entry is an important part of protecting your home. With visitors dropping by, kids racing inside and out, and packages arriving, it’s hard to keep track of all the activity. Thanks to their ability to show you who’s at the door, no matter where you are, doorbell cameras have become a popluar addition to any home security system. Because these doorbell cameras are fully integrated into your security system and powered by...

our mentor inducted into security industry hall of fame

In April 2020, my dad, Rodney Garner, was posthumously inducted into the Security Sales & Integration Hall of Fame. He would have been humbled and a little embarrassed if he were with us to receive this award and recognition. I am very proud of him and grateful to the security industry for recognizing his contributions during his 45-year career. A committee of industry peers selected him based on the following criteria: Required Characteristics Minimum 15...

five outdoor home security essentials for summertime

These outdoor security essentials will safeguard your home and preserve your peace of mind all summer long, letting you make the most of the warmer weather, worry-free. 1: Smart Security Camera As well as sending you live and recorded footage of your outdoor space, these cameras also send a clear message to visitors: “I have a smart home security system.” That’s enough to keep most burglars away. 2: Smart Lighting Prowlers rarely like to be...

commercial fire protection important part of our mission

While our security offerings are most often highlighted in our publication (including this Blog,) we also provide the finest commercial fire protection in the industry. An alarm system can make the difference of life or death in the event of a fire and protecting our customers remains our primary mission. We offer everything from monitoring flow and tamper to fire control panels with horn strobes to disaster sensors and the latest mass notification systems. Our...

get the most from your surveillance with video analytics

Video analytics uses artificial intelligence for cutting-edge security and surveillance. This amazing technology can tell whether a moving object in your driveway is a person, an animal, or a vehicle. Video analytics also lets you create virtual “zones” and multi-directional “tripwires” for your cameras, enabling your system to further categorize the activity the cameras detect based on the layout of your home or business and the areas you need to protect. This powerful tool can...

superior security requires professional monitoring

Kenco Security and Technology’s five-diamond-rated monitoring sets the standard in the industry. When an alarm is activated, our highly trained agents respond based on the type of alarm received. Many service providers simply text or email, but we ensure that contact is made with those listed as points of contact on your account. Once the alarm is verified, emergency medical services, fire department personnel or police response is dispatched. Communication to responders happens within minutes....

refer friends & family to the best security solution and earn $100

One of the many reasons Kenco Security and Technology provides unparalleled customer service is that our business relies heavily on word-of-mouth and referrals from those who know and trust us. Since our founding in 1973, Kenco Security has grown thanks to our valued customers referring their friends and family. We live in a time when most of us could benefit from a little extra cash and many Americans are concerned about their safety and security. Our...

continuing our covid-19 preparation and response

Fire Protection Service Corporation and its companies (Mountain Alarm, Kenco Security, Link Interactive, and CopperState Fire Protection) are continuing to closely monitor the impacts of COVID-19 in each of our local markets throughout the United States. We have aggressively taken steps to ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. Thanks to the advancement of technology over the past few years, our staff can work remotely when needed due...

celebrate earth day with these energy-saving smart devices

A cool, comfortable home becomes an oasis during the months when the mercury rises. But does your security and home automation system take full advantage of the latest energy-saving gadgets? We offer the ability to control your thermostat, lights, and small appliances with your smartphone–not to mention locks and garage doors. These smart devices can save energy, time and money. A smart thermostat, our most popular energy-management component, makes it easy to maintain the perfect...

what does it mean to be ‘powered by alarm.com?

Our systems are powered by Alarm.com, providing solutions to monitor, protect and automate your home. More than a smart app or a cool device, Alarm.com seamlessly connects the key systems in your home on one platform so they work more intelligently together. Always-on Awareness Get real-time notifications by text or email the moment something happens in your home. Create unique user codes to know who’s coming and going at all times. Look at past activity...

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