How Switching to IP Security Can Benefit Your Business

Technology has a lifespan, and eventually, becomes obsolete.  We have seen many technological advances such as vhs to dvd and now to digital, flip phones to smart phone and 5G LTE network services.  Security is no different.

IP technology offers a wide range of enhanced and cost-effective security options.  Upgrading your Sonitrol security system to IP technology can help reduce your current costs, consolidate your services and expand your system's functionality so you need fewer components.

• Eliminate the need and associated costs of your phone lines used by your system.
• Quicker panel functions and downloads from Central Station.
• Encrypted and authenticated video so transmission is secure.
• Dedicated mobile phone app for convenience.
• Unlimited scalability and system integration as your needs change.
• Drive efficiencies in your operation with faster security performance and advanced analytics.

Newer Sonitrol systems with IP technology offer the ability to be controlled remotely via a mobile phone app.  The mobile app allows you to arm/disarm your security system, view and filter historical events, manage system users, cards, codes and view live video for multiple buildings or office locations.  

Newer security cameras with IP technology are often more secure and have better features.  With IP video surveillance, and the Sonitrol mobile app, you can manage your system from anywhere you have an internet connection.  You can easily share video with law enforcement or anyone else needing it.  

Many small business owners are opting to use cell phones for their business phone, and therefore do not need a plain old telephone system (POTS) line at all.  Older Sonitrol security systems use POTS lines to communicate with the monitoring station.  By upgrading your system to use cellular communication, you are free to cancel you telephone line, if you are only using it for your security system.