28.01.2024 Your safe home by Somfy team Upgrade your home security with our new and updated home alarm These days, if you live in a house or flat, a home alarm offers great extra security for warding off unwanted visitors. An easy-to-instal home alarm system is a useful thing to have for lots of reasons – not least because it could help you sleep more soundly at night. Modern smart home alarms can be installed simply and swiftly – and there’s no risk of getting tangled up in cables either, thanks to their wireless, battery-powered units. As a general rule, only security cameras and the central unit need a constant supply of electricity to work. A bigger battery for extra security when the power cuts out The new and updated home alarm from Somfy has one particular distinctive feature: its central unit, also known as the Link, has been revamped and upgraded to a new size. While the older version had an integrated battery to provide backup power for up to six hours, the battery built into this new, bigger model can keep the alarm system running for up to 24 hours if there’s a power failure. Thanks to this battery backup, your home alarm will carry on working even during a power cut. All connected units will still be able to communicate with the central unit (Link) and sound the alarm in the event of any attempted break-ins – and it can now do this for up to 24 hours, which is reassuring if the power stays off for a while. Go further with multiple sensors and cameras Smart home alarms are easy to control via an app, giving you plenty of options for configuring the various units in your alarm system. But that’s not all – you can also ramp up your home security even further by adding more sensors. This is quite simple to do: the app offers clear user instructions to guide you through all the steps you need to follow to instal your new sensors. Installing extra sensors isn’t the only way you can enhance your home alarm system. It’s just as easy to add a security camera too, or even more than one. These can help keep an eye on your home while you’re on holiday, for example, or even if you just want to check in on what your pets are up to while you’re at work. Outdoor cameras can also record whatever they detect while you and your family are fast asleep. If they are linked up to a smart home system, they can even switch on your outside lights to scare off anyone who might be up to no good. A range of home alarm packages for different households It doesn’t matter what size of home you live in, or whether it’s detached, semi-detached, terraced or a flat: we offer a range of alarm packages so you can choose the right one for you. You might prefer a package designed for fewer doors and windows, for example, or one that includes security cameras. To give you extra peace of mind, some of our home alarm packages also feature smoke detectors, which will wake up your whole family if they pick up any hint of smoke in your home. Of course, you can always buy smoke detectors separately and add them to your existing installations to give your home security an extra boost. It’s also worth bearing in mind that you can take a subscription-free home alarm with you when you move home, with no extra costs or hassle for you. Make life simple with a smart home alarm! Find out more Categories Your safe home Tags safety Disqus is inactive