When installing a home security system that includes sensors and cameras, you also need to decide on how you will undertake monitoring. The choice is between monitoring yourself or paying a periodic fee to have a professional service provider do it for you.

One reason to consider professional monitoring is if you are unable to monitor the system frequently enough to feel safe about it. With a professional monitoring service, there is someone at the ready whenever there is an alert. They will notify relevant authorities as quickly as possible if a real threat is identified. You will not always be home or awake and as such, professional monitoring makes a lot of sense.

Another reason is that security personnel are likely to respond quickly when the call comes from a professional monitoring service. There are many false alarm calls that get to them and it could be better to have the call being patched from a professional monitoring center. They believe that a professional can assess the threat and then report it properly.

As highlighted, a professional monitoring service provider will charge a monthly fee. The fee will depend on the provider’s equipment and package you pick but most companies charge between $30 and $100.

When an alarm or sensor goes off, a person at the central station will call you or a neighbor to verify the threat. If there is no response after a few calls or if the threat is confirmed as real, they will immediately call the police or the correct emergency service. In some jurisdictions, the number of false alarms has forced laws to be passed that require threats to be verified before calling in authorities.

Amaryllo offers professional 24/7 security system monitoring which you can test free for 30 days every time you make a camera purchase. Amaryllo professionals monitor multiple threats including fire, smoke/CO alarm sounds, intrusions, as well as glass breaking sounds. There is always a professional on duty to assess the threat type and contact the relevant emergency services.

Amaryllo does not tie customers to long-term contracts and you can pick a plan that works for you. For instance, you can sign up for a $9.99 a month plan for a $99.90 annual plan. Both plans include fire warning alerts, smoke alarm detection, and intrusion monitoring on up to 5 cameras in the same address.

Amaryllo’s professional monitoring leverages the powerful sound recognition capabilities of their cameras. The cameras are able to distinguish between the sound of emergency alarms and intrusions from ordinary sounds in the house. For instance, when the smoke alarm goes off in your house, a push notification will be sent to your device if you have the Amaryllo app installed. An alert will also be sent to the monitoring center for appropriate action to be taken. Similarly, the cameras can pick up the sound of glass breaking and send alerts.

Amaryllo cameras can also identify intruders and fire-threats through sight. The 24/7 Pro Monitoring Camera for instance can spot fire and immediately send a push notification to the professional monitoring center for assessment. Similarly, Amaryllo cameras’ human intrusion detection uses face recognition and human detection technology. It can detect if a person is on the premises and send an appropriate notification.

The proactiveness of Amaryllo’s monitoring system sets it apart from other monitoring service providers who do not have similar technology. In fact, not all monitoring service providers build their own security camera technology. Amaryllo has developed and tested all unique detection features of their indoor and outdoor cameras. Their pay-as-you-go package also comes with no termination clause which is quite a common industry practice. There is no initial contract fee to set-up the service.

If you are looking for the ultimate gift for a friend or a family member to start the year, security cameras and monitoring service is a great recommendation. Buying them any of Amaryllo’s indoor or outdoor cameras comes with a free trial of the 24/7 Professional Monitoring Service. It’s a thoughtful gift that will functionally weave into their daily lives. To learn more about their security equipment and monitoring, check out Amaryllo’s Support Center for set-up guides, tips, demo’s and more.