


When the system is activated, the ARC can dispatch a security patrol and contact emergency services. A professionally monitored security system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). A self-monitored security system is connected and informs the owner of the premises upon activation by sending a text message, email or push notification. Such systems are not monitored and cannot be accessed remotely. When activated, a local security system emits an alarm sound to alert the surroundings and scare off intruders. Security systems for small businesses and private homes can be divided into three main categories – local, self-monitored and professionally monitored security systems. In North America, the number of monitored alarm systems is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 2.4 percent from 32.3 million in 2020 to 36.4 million in 2025. The number of professionally monitored alarm systems in Europe is forecasted to grow from 16.8 million in 2020 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0 percent to reach 20.4 million in 2025. Berg Insight, the world’s leading IoT market research provider, today released new findings about the market for home and small business security systems.
