During an emergency, every second seems like an eternity. And every one counts. With two-way voice, you can communicate directly with the Monitronics central station without even picking up the phone.
Two-way voice is an audio device that is a part of your alarm system. It has a speaker and microphone so that when an alarm goes off in your home or business, central station can tune in, hear what’s going on, and speak directly with the resident or intruder.
Our five-diamond certified central station responded to calls in an average of 22.1 seconds in 2009. That kind of fast action is crucial when it comes to your well-being.
Two-way voice works when you use a security system that incorporates it as a standard feature. Monitronics has many panels, like the GE Simon XT pictured, where this feature is built-in. Check your owner’s manual with your MyMonitronics account (under “system summary”) to see if your alarm is two-way compatible and how it works.
Other benefits can include:
* Increased sense of security and confidence in alarm system
* Priority response from the police–they know it’s not a false alarm
* Intruders chased from the building
* Reduced false alarms and potential fines for those alarms
* Effective communication for a person not able to get to the phone (like a medical emergency)
* People focused on getting out during a fire, knowing that help is on the way
Generally speaking, a system consists of one speaker and one microphone in the center of the house, which can provide coverage of about 2,500 square feet. If your coverage area needs to be bigger, your authorized Monitronics dealer can add additional speakers and microphones.
If you are interested in learning more about two-way voice and how it can enhance your security, please call 800-447-9239 or visit www.monitronics.com.
