Alarms without fees: the alternative to monthly contracts

Quick answer: an alarm without fees is a security system (usually wireless, like Ajax) where you pay once for the kit and installation and, from then on, pay no monthly fee and have no commitment. You get the alerts straight on your phone and control everything from an app. It's ideal for main homes, second homes and holiday lets in Mijas Costa, where a traditional alarm's monthly fee adds up year after year.

The difference from fee-based alarms

Traditional alarms connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) carry a monthly fee that mainly pays for the centre that verifies the trigger and alerts the police. It's a valid service, but at €30-50/month it adds up to hundreds of euros a year for life. Alarms without fees hand that control to you: you pay for the kit once and the system is yours forever.

How they work

We work with professional wireless systems like Ajax, a leader in reliability. The sensors (motion, door and window contacts, glass-break) detect the intrusion and you instantly get a notification on your phone. From the app you arm and disarm the alarm wherever you are, see each sensor's status and review the event history. Installation is clean, with no cables or building work, in just a few hours.

Advantages over a monthly fee

• No monthly fees or commitment: the kit is yours from day one.
• Full control from the app: instant alerts and remote management.
• Video verification: with camera detectors you confirm whether a trigger is real before acting.
• Expandable whenever you want: add sensors, smoke detectors, cameras or sirens without changing system.
• Real deterrence: a powerful siren and signage that scare off intruders.

When is a fee-based alarm worth it?

To be honest: if you want a centre to receive the trigger, verify it and call the police professionally around the clock, you need an ARC service, which does carry a fee. An alarm without fees is the better choice when you'd rather handle the alerts yourself (or with family/neighbours) and avoid paying forever. For many homes and holiday lets, it's the most convenient and cost-effective option in the long run.

Ideal for holiday lets in Mijas Costa

If you rent your property seasonally, you can watch it remotely between bookings, get alerts if someone enters when they shouldn't, and have peace of mind without a fixed fee. Combine it with a good security cylinder and access control for a complete system. Ask us for no-obligation advice on 663 225 104.