Home Security Packages Northern Ireland
Three levels of cover for houses across Northern Ireland: a graded intruder alarm, cameras where they earn their place, app control throughout and 24-hour monitoring. One company designs, fits, services and answers it.
Security for businesses and homes across N.I.
Compare the three home security levels.
Start with the protection you need, then let the survey shape the system around your home, household and any written insurer requirements.
These are starting points for a specification. Equipment, quantities, connections and service terms are confirmed in your written proposal.
| Feature | EssentialsThe alarm | CompleteAlarm + cameras | MonitoredAlarm + cameras + intruder monitoring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graded intruder alarmContacts, detectors, sounder and controls selected for your home. | Included | Included | Included |
| Supported alarm app controlsThe agreed functions, account and authorised users. | Included | Included | Included |
| Cameras and recordingCoverage, lenses, night view and storage designed at survey. | Not included | Included | Included |
| Professional intruder alarm monitoring24-hour partner ARC, with an agreed response plan. | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Survey, installation and handoverDesign, fitting by our engineers, household guidance and relevant records. | Included | Included | Included |
| Professional CCTV monitoringSeparate service, assessed for compatible cameras and the site. | Agree separately | Agree separately | Agree separately |
| Keyholding and attendanceA separate response arrangement, where required. | Agree separately | Agree separately | Agree separately |
| Planned maintenanceAgree the scope, service schedule and terms for the installed system. | Agree separately | Agree separately | Agree separately |
Choose the equipment around the property.
Door and window protection, pets, outbuildings and everyday routines inform the alarm design. Where cameras are included, we agree useful views, night performance and recording needs. Installation and handover are coordinated; the number of visits and cable routes depend on the work.
Know who receives the alarm.
The Monitored level adds intruder alarm signals to our monitoring partner’s NSI Gold certified Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). Operators assess qualifying signals and follow the agreed contact and escalation plan.
Professional CCTV monitoring is a separate choice through our own 24-hour CCTV Monitoring Control Room. Keyholding and attendance are not automatically included. Police response depends on current PSNI requirements and eligibility; registration does not guarantee attendance.
Alarm app controls are included where supported by the selected equipment and permissions. Camera viewing needs the corresponding camera system. Alerts, calls or messages depend on the app and configuration; they do not automatically add an operator response. A door credential is a separate access-control function.
Home security package questions
Do I have to take a whole package?
No. Essentials, Complete and Monitored are starting points for the scope, not sealed equipment kits. The survey establishes the alarm, camera coverage and service arrangements appropriate to your home. The written proposal confirms what is included.
Can I start with the alarm and add cameras or monitoring later?
Often, subject to the equipment, connections and capacity. Tell us about likely future changes at the first survey so we can allow for them where practical. Adding cameras or monitoring may require extra hardware, cabling or configuration; existing equipment cannot always be retained.
What is the difference between app alerts and monitoring?
Supported apps can notify authorised users, who then need to act. The Monitored level adds qualifying intruder alarm signals to our partner’s NSI Gold certified Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), where operators follow an agreed contact and escalation plan. Keyholding, attendance and police response have separate arrangements or eligibility requirements. Professional CCTV monitoring is a separate service.
Will one of these levels satisfy my home insurer?
The package name alone cannot establish that. Share the insurer’s written requirements so we can check the specified alarm grade, signalling, monitoring, certification and maintenance against the proposal. Obtain the insurer’s confirmation where needed. We do not promise automatic acceptance or a premium reduction.
Who looks after the system once it is in?
Advanced Overwatch remains your contact for the system we install, handover and agreed aftercare. We explain the maintenance scope, schedule and service terms for the actual equipment. Intruder monitoring is delivered through our partner’s ARC, while any separately agreed CCTV monitoring uses our own CCTV Monitoring Control Room.
A local contact throughout.
Based in Coleraine, looking after security systems across Northern Ireland since 2017. Call 028 7087 8077 for your survey, installation or agreed aftercare.
Advanced Overwatch is SSAIB certificated (NIRE127) specifically for Intruder Alarm Systems, Visual Surveillance Systems (VSS) and Access Control Systems.
Find the right level for your home.
An engineer walks the property with you, explains suitable options and provides a written recommendation. Bring any insurer requirements and tell us about your routines, pets and outbuildings.