Do I need an alarm system
Take a look around your area, if many homes have an alarm and yours doesn't, you stand more chance o...more...
How much does it cost to have an alarm system
Not a lot when you compare it to the cost of having your home broken into. Crime statistics prove th...more...
What's the difference between a control panel and a keypad
The Control Panel is the brain of an alarm system. It's what turns the alarm on and off (arm/disarm)...more...
Do I need a separate phone line
No. The security system does not require a separate phone line. The communicator uses the existing t...more...
How do I go about getting an alarm security system
When you contact a security company be sure to ask many questions. You need to know the following:
What is required to get a security system
Most companies require that you own the site /location to be monitored. Some have separate agreement...more...
Do I need a permit
There are two possible permits required for an Alarm System.
Electrical Permit: Many Cities no lo...more...
What is a 'User's Permit And how do I know if I need one
A 'User's Permit' is a decal or registration number issued by some cities / municipalities to home o...more...
Do I need to register my alarm
Some city police departments require alarm users to register their alarm and display a user's permit...more...
What Is A False Alarm
When the police and reach the premises and find no evidence of a disturbance, then the alarm is clas...more...
My Alarm Went Off And No One Called, Why
The alarm industry is working diligently with police throughout the nation. Now some monitoring cent...more...
Why Does The Alarm Beep Every Time A Window or Door Opens
Most alarm systems include a 'Chime' feature. The Beep that you hear when a door or window is opened...more...
My Alarm Is Going Off, What Do I Do
Assuming you are at the monitored premises, the first thing you do is enter your code to cancel the ...more...
What If Someone Breaks In
VERY IMPORTANT:
If you return home and the siren is going, DO NOT ENTER. Call the police from a s...more...
What If There's An Emergency
NOTE
If you can get to a phone, you can dial 911
There are many types of emergencies. Alarm s...more...
What Does ACT Stand For
ACT is an acronym for Access Code Technology. ACT Security is a registered d.b.a for Access Code Tec...more...
Where are you located
Since February 2000, our Office has been at 2000 Banks Road Margate FL, 33063
The location positi...more...
What Does 'Check 04' Mean
A display of 'Check' and one or more zone numbers indicates that a problem exists with the displayed...more...
Who do I call to fix my alarm
Our Customers can call our office directly for service. Just call 954-956-7070
We regularly get s...more...
Crash & Smash Protection
Traditional Alarm systems only call the monitoring center if the Alarm Sounds. So if the burglar is ...more...
Customer Service
We take a different tack on Customer Service.
First, we answer the phone personally during our e...more...
WHY CHOOSE ACT
ACT has been providing Residential and Commercial Security Systems for 14 years in Broward, Palm Bea...more...
How to stop house alarm from beeping
Most home alarm systems have a Chime function. That may be a Beep, or the system may talk to you.
Are ACT Installers Certified
All Technicians that work for ACT Security are BASA FASA certified through the Alarm Association of ...more...
Will I have a problem with my alarm system over VOIP
We have had many reports of Alarm Systems failing to call in when the home owner uses a VOIP service...more...
Can I replace the Alarm System Battery
Replacing the Alarm System Battery is not rocket science, and you may be able to do it yourself, how...more...
Should I have a Monitored Smoke Detector
Let's clarify an important difference between a Monitored and Non Monitored Smoke Detector.
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Do I have to have a 3 year Alarm Monitoring Contract
No! But think about it!
An Alarm system may need to be serviced, how much will that cost without ...more...
How does my alarm system work
Alarm Systems work by detecting an intrusion when a security device is triggered by opening or detec...more...
What is the Best place to put the keypad for security system
If you only have a single keypad, and many of the modern alarm systems only have one, then you want ...more...
Unmonitored Alarm Service
Yes, but we really do not recommend it... but why?
Simple: We provide home and business owners wi...more...
Will the Alarm work if I have pets
If the alarm system has been designed and installed correctly, pets up to 50-60lbs should not be a p...more...
Is it worth having an Alarm Sign in my yard
Most respectable companies want you to put their yard sign out front of your home, but is it really ...more...
Does ACT Security install Surveillance Cameras
Yes.
We have installed many home and office Video Surveillance Security Camera Systems....more...