Moving: What About Your Home Security System?

Those who are about to move from their old place often find themselves in a difficult situation. They don’t want to leave their trusty old alarm system behind, but don’t know how to actually accomplish the switch. Obviously, alarms aren’t meant to be simply taken off and then set up in a new building. There are important steps preceding the act, such as calling the alarm company and informing them about your move. If you are lucky, then you not only have a cellular alarm system that doesn’t require any cables in the walls, but the equipment was designed with a DIY mentality, so you won’t even need to invite a handyman to your new home. Still, you need to be cautious when moving your stuff. You should be well informed prior to packing your existing system right away.

First and foremost, you need to ask the advice of the home security company you have your contract with. This step is important for several reasons. You need to inform the customer support about your intention of moving. As we said, you can’t just bag in the equipment and move everything somewhere else. Also, the monitoring team has your address on file, and changing your location without a notice causes complications when they try to dispatch the police, but send the patrol to the wrong address. The process of switching houses also has legal consequences, and sometimes you need to sign a new contract with the company. Getting in touch with the helpdesk isn’t just a waste of time though, as they provide guidance on how to remove and disarm your equipment. You should also ask whether you need to pay an extra fee for the activation.