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Alarm Systems
Practical SonSec Knowledge Base guidance for Alarm Systems, connected to verified products, supported manufacturers and service routes for Gauteng customers.
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Paradox M25 vs EVO
A guide to understanding current Paradox M25 options and supported Paradox EVO alarm system upgrade paths.
Read guideAjax vs Paradox
A practical comparison of Ajax and Paradox alarm-system approaches for customers choosing a new system or planning an upgrade.
Read guideHow Often Should an Alarm Be Serviced?
A maintenance guide covering alarm batteries, detectors, keypads, communication paths and supported legacy systems.
Read guideQuestions to Ask Before Installing an Alarm System
A planning guide for alarm coverage, wired or wireless design, detectors, keypads, batteries, communication paths and serviceability.
Read guideFalse Alarm Patterns to Record Before Calling SonSec
A safe troubleshooting preparation guide for false alarm patterns before booking SonSec support.
Read guideQuestions to Answer When an Alarm Shows a Zone Fault
A safe troubleshooting preparation guide for alarm zone fault questions before booking SonSec support.
Read guideAlarm Battery Replacement Planning
A maintenance-focused SonSec guide covering alarm battery replacement planning for homes, businesses and managed sites.
Read guideAlarm Keypad Handover Questions
A buying and selection guide for alarm keypad handover using practical site questions rather than unverified specifications.
Read guideAlarm Communicator Checks Before Repair
A safe troubleshooting preparation guide for alarm communicator checks before booking SonSec support.
Read guideAjax Hub Planning Questions
A practical SonSec planning guide for Ajax hub planning before installing, replacing or extending a security system.
Read guideAjax Repeater Placement Considerations
A practical SonSec planning guide for Ajax repeater placement before installing, replacing or extending a security system.
Read guideAjax Button Use Cases to Confirm
A buying and selection guide for Ajax Button use cases using practical site questions rather than unverified specifications.
Read guideAjax Detector Location Planning
A practical SonSec planning guide for Ajax detector location planning before installing, replacing or extending a security system.
Read guideParadox Control Panel Upgrade Planning
A practical SonSec planning guide for Paradox control panel upgrade planning before installing, replacing or extending a security system.
Read guideParadox Keypad Selection Questions
A buying and selection guide for Paradox keypad selection using practical site questions rather than unverified specifications.
Read guideParadox Wireless Range Questions
A practical SonSec planning guide for Paradox wireless range questions before installing, replacing or extending a security system.
Read guideIDS Alarm Maintenance Planning
A maintenance-focused SonSec guide covering IDS alarm maintenance planning for homes, businesses and managed sites.
Read guideChoosing Between CCTV and Alarm Upgrades
A buying and selection guide for CCTV versus alarm upgrade planning using practical site questions rather than unverified specifications.
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