Peace of Mind, 24 hours a Day

Who's watching your home while you're on vacation, asleep, or at work? With Carolina Alarms's monitored security system, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing Guardian's UL Approved Central Station is always monitoring your home 24hrs each day.

Some facts about Guardian's central monitoring station:

• UL Certified
• Not one, but two standby power generators (natural gas and diesel fuel)
• Operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Managers on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• State-of-the-art software
• State-of-the-art hardware with full redundancy

Some Common Questions about Guardian's Central Station and Monitoring Capabilities

Does Guardian own a central station? Or does the company sub-contract monitoring?
Guardian owns and operates its central monitoring station. Guardian never subcontracts monitoring duties to other central stations, as other security companies often do.

Does Guardian's central station have power backup?
Yes. Guardian's central station standby power is continuously tested and audited every week under the strict guidelines of Underwriters Laboratories.

How are my calls routed?
Your system's signals are received through a telecommunications system that operates on high-priority, fiber-optic 800-phone lines.

What exactly is a central monitoring station?
Security systems send their signals over your telephone line to a central monitoring station-the facility that acts as the link between your home and the police, fire department, and emergency response authorities. A central station is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly skilled operators trained to respond to emergencies. The station operator alerts the proper authorities and dispatches help.

If the central monitoring station is notified via my phone line, how can I keep my family safe if the line is cut or out of service?
That's a valid concern. In the event that your phone line fails or is cut, there are back-up services that work in tandem with your home security system to ensure your safety-the most popular being an easy-to-install cellular radio service that contacts the central station in the event of an emergency. The only additional equipment required would be a small radio transmitter that connects to the control panel of your security system.