Home Security Alarms in North Florida With Professional Installation & 24/7 Monitoring
Security Safe provides DIY and professionally installed home security alarms for Florida homeowners, with home security systems designed around your home’s layout, your family’s routines, and your budget.
Home Security Alarm Systems for Florida Homeowners
Based in O’Brien and serving North Central Florida, Security Safe installs alarm systems in Florida that give you remote access, 24/7 monitoring, and touchscreen controls so you can monitor and manage every area of your home.
FDLE crime reporting continues to track burglary and property crime across Florida, including North Central Florida communities. A professionally monitored alarm system helps deter break-ins and speeds response when your home needs attention. Explore our home security solutions, and review our burglary prevention tips for more ways to protect your home.
Request a free security assessment or quote to find the alarm system that fits your Florida home.
Your Home’s Security Is Our Top Priority
There’s never been a better time to invest in the security of your home. At Security Safe, our mission is to give you peace of mind with state-of-the-art security systems that meet state requirements and your personal needs.
Licensed Florida Security Alarm Company Serving North Central Florida
Security Safe is one of the home security companies in Florida that combines local service with professional installation and monitoring. Our mission is to give you peace of mind with state-of-the-art security systems that meet Florida requirements and your personal needs.
We are a fully licensed Florida security alarm and life safety fire alarm company. Our Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation license is EF20001247, and all of our security and fire technicians are individually licensed and professionally trained.
We start every project with a walkthrough of your home and a review of your house plans to ensure that the system we design for you meets your security and fire alarm needs. Each of our systems includes 24/7 monitoring, with home alarm monitoring in Florida that connects your home to a central station around the clock. When an alarm triggers, your system immediately alerts the monitoring center, and the operator can call you and dispatch police, fire, paramedics, or other emergency services when needed.
Our Three Levels of Home Security Systems in Florida
Level 1
Security Burglar
Alarm Systems
Our burglar alarm-only systems focus on intrusion protection. These systems include a keypad to arm and disarm the alarm system, sensors for doors and windows, and motion detectors as required.
Best Fit
Homeowners who want intrusion protection
Included Protection
Touchscreen to arm and disarm the alarm system, sensors for doors and windows, and motion detectors as required
Smart Features
None
Level 2
Life Safety Fire Alarm
This level adds smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and heat detectors as needed. Unlike smoke detectors that provide only a local alarm, our detectors are networked together and designed to be monitored by the alarm system to ensure your safety.
Best Fit
Homeowners who want burglary protection plus monitored fire alerts
Included Protection
All Level One protection, plus smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and heat detectors as needed
Smart Features
Networked detectors that connect to the alarm system for monitored alerts
Level 3
Smart Home Automation
With this level, we upgrade your house with smart lights, smart electrical outlets, garage door sensors, flood sensors, and much more to make it an integrated smart home.
Best Fit
Homeowners who want integrated protection and smart home control
Included Protection
All Level Two protection, plus smart lights, smart electrical outlets, garage door sensors, flood sensors, and much more
Smart Features
Remote control for connected devices throughout the home
Level Three expands your system with remote control, home automation, and security features, including lighting, garage access, flood sensing, and HVAC management.
Request a free security assessment or quote, and we’ll recommend the right level of protection for your home.
Why North Central Florida Homeowners Choose Security Safe
Security Safe has served Florida homeowners since 1985 from our O’Brien base. We install and service alarm systems in Florida for homeowners in O’Brien, Lake City, Live Oak, Gainesville, and surrounding North Central Florida communities.
We hold a Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation license EF20001247, and our team brings local experience to every installation, upgrade, and service call.
Homeowners looking at home security companies in Florida often want local support, clear communication, and dependable monitoring. That’s what we focus on every day.
“Security Safe made the process easy, and we knew exactly how to use the system before the install was finished.”
— Mark, O’Brien
“The app, the cameras, and the monitoring give us peace of mind whenever we leave town.”
— Lisa, Lake City
At Security Safe, we are committed to offering state-of-the-art security alarm solutions that keep you protected and comfortable around the clock. We also offer 24/7 monitoring of your home and equipment through our cellular radio network and advanced Central Station monitoring facility.
We also offer Security Safe Interactive, our interactive system that works seamlessly with Alarm.com and web-enabled devices to give you remote access and control of your home from anywhere. Security Safe Interactive controls your security system as well as smart home automation features like lighting, HVAC, and more.
How Our Home Security System Works for You
Our smart, interactive seven-inch HD touchscreen lets you monitor your security, view security videos, manage access control, and operate smart lighting and climate control devices. Each touchscreen comes with a built-in camera so you can see who is at the front door (and monitor other cameras around the home).
Your touchscreen integrates with many third party smart devices so you can:
- Arm and disarm your security alarm system.
- Lock and unlock any doors with smart locks.
- Open and close your garage door.
- Check your home security cameras.
- Adjust and manage your smart thermostat.
- Turn your smart lights and program convenient scenes on and off.
- Monitor for flooding around your water heater, washing machine, and dishwasher.
Home Security System Features
With our security alarm system, you can monitor and manage just about every area of your home. Some of our most popular features include intrusion protection, fire and life safety, smart automation, and video surveillance systems.
Intrusion Detection Features
These features help you monitor doors, windows, open spaces, and camera activity throughout your home.
Seven-Inch Touchscreen Interface Panels
Monitor your home security system with our large, user-friendly touchscreen interface. Access controls and keep tabs on your home security from anywhere with our app.
Motion Detectors
Keep tabs on hallways and large open spaces with pet-friendly motion detectors. Our motion detectors are designed to detect motion above a specified size and will not be triggered by your furry family members.
Glass Break Sensors
These sensors identify the sound of breaking glass if an intruder tries to enter your home through the windows.
Door Sensors:
Know instantly when a door is opened or closed. If you have smart locks, you can also lock your doors remotely at the same time.
Window Sensors
Window sensors can be set to “Away” or “At Home” mode so you always know when someone is opening a window.
Motion Activated Home Security Cameras
These cameras come paired with a motion sensor, so they immediately start recording when triggered by motion.
Fire and Life Safety Features
These devices help you respond more quickly to fires, smoke, air-quality issues, and medical emergencies.
Smoke Detectors (Fire Alarm Systems Only)
Our smoke detectors identify smoke and rapid rises in heat using the latest photoelectric technology. When an alarm is triggered, the monitoring station will be notified immediately.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Protect your home from dangerous and invisible carbon monoxide gasses.
Integrated Fall Pendants
Temperature Sensors
Get freeze warnings or air-conditioning failures alerts to ensure the safety of elderly loved ones and pets.
Smart Home Security Features
These connected devices help you manage convenience features while keeping an eye on everyday issues that can damage your home.
Smart Sensors
Use these sensors to monitor many different types of events and get notified when specific conditions are triggered
Garage Door Sensors
Never worry about whether you remembered to close the garage door again. With our garage door sensors, you can use your mobile device to check from the office or from the comfort of your bed.
Flood Sensors
Monitor critical areas like your hot water heater, washing machine, dishwasher, or other areas that might flood.
Doorbell Triggers
These devices wire into your existing doorbell and automatically trigger defined actions when someone rings the doorbell. Actions may include starting a video recording, turning on the porch lights, or other scenarios.
Alarm Sirens
Our sirens are loud enough to wake you and your family up in the event of an alarm. These are distinct from smoke detector sirens, which operate independently or in conjunction with alarm sirens.
Electrical Outlets and Light Bulbs
Get Your Quote Today
Security Safe has protected Florida homes since 1985, with professional installation, 24/7 monitoring, and local service from O’Brien. If you’re comparing home security companies in Florida, request a free security assessment or quote today, and we’ll design the right monitored alarm system for your home in North Central Florida.
Home Security Frequently Asked Questions
What Happens With My Security Alarm If I Move?
If your new home is in our service area, we can update your contact information and transfer your account to your new address. If you move outside our service area, you will need to notify us within 30 days and provide proof of your new residence to cancel your account. We will either pick up our equipment or charge the balance due on the equipment you keep.
Will Having a Security Alarm Decrease My Homeowner’s Insurance?
An actively monitored home security alarm may qualify you for a homeowner’s insurance discount, although savings vary by insurer and policy. After installation, we can provide documentation about your monitored alarm system, and many insurance companies may offer additional discounts if you also have monitored smoke detectors.
What Are Pet Immune Motion Detectors and How Do They Work?
With a traditional motion detector, a tripped sensor causes a false alarm when your pet enters the coverage area. Pet immune motion detectors ignore motion caused by animals within a specified weight range, reducing the likelihood of false alarms. Features vary by manufacturer and model, but may include selectable sensitivity for pets weighing up to 40 or 80 pounds. They can also be set to disregard one large pet (like a full-grown dog) or several smaller pets (such as multiple cats). Most security system motion detectors use passive infrared (PIR) technology to detect changes in heat in a designated area.
I Rent an Apartment. Should I Still Consider a Home Security System?
“Home security” doesn’t refer only to houses. It also applies to apartments, and renters still face burglary and theft risks.
Burglars most often attack during the day, looking for empty apartments with easy access, plenty of cover, and the best escape routes. For these reasons, renters should invest in apartment security measures that will keep you, your family, and your possessions safe. We can help you choose a system that fits your lease and the property’s installation requirements.
Do Wireless Security Systems Work During Home Power Failures?
Some wireless security systems can function during power outages. It depends on the communication method between the security system and the monitoring center. If the Internet or VoIP is used, the alarm system will lose connectivity during an Internet outage. If cellular radio is used, your alarm system can maintain communication even when power is out, and you can’t get Internet service. In Florida, that matters during hurricanes and storm-related outages, especially when Internet service is interrupted.
Is a Permit Required for a Home Security Alarm in Florida?
Permit requirements can vary by city and county in Florida. If your area requires an alarm permit or registration for monitored service, we’ll explain what applies before installation.
Will My Alarm System Still Work During a Hurricane or Power Outage?
During a hurricane or power outage, a system with battery backup and cellular communication can keep working even if your Internet service is down. For the best performance in Florida storm season, make sure your backup battery is maintained, and ask us how your system communicates with the monitoring center.
Why Are False Alarms a Problem?
False alarms take police away from real emergencies. When your home security system activates, it’s like dialing 911, and the police respond as if there is an emergency. False alarms can also lead neighbors to ignore your alarm if it happens repeatedly.
If you have questions about home security alarms, request a free security assessment or quote, and we’ll walk you through the right options for your home.
What Happens When There Is An Alarm?
In most situations, you can turn off an alarm with your code before the system contacts the monitoring center. The exception is when a fire or medical alarm goes off. In these cases, the system sends the alert immediately so the operator can initiate a rapid response. This is a key part of our home alarm monitoring in Florida.
How Do I Arm My Security System?
You can arm and activate your home security alarm system in two ways:
- System Armed Away. In this mode, your alarm system monitors all your doors and windows for openings and closings, and motion detectors are activated. If you come home and open your front door or garage door, you will have 60 seconds to disarm the system before an alarm is triggered. If a window is opened in this mode, the alarm will sound immediately. Set this mode when everyone leaves the home.
- System Armed Home. In this mode, your alarm system will only monitor your doors and windows, but will disregard any motion detectors inside your home. Set this mode when you go to bed.
Do Fire Alarms Stay Active All the Time?
Yes. Smoke detectors and fire alarm monitoring systems remain continuously active, regardless of the mode you set your alarm system to. If smoke is detected, they will immediately sound the alarm and contact emergency services.
How Does My Alarm System Send Signals to the Monitoring Center?
When an alarm triggers, it immediately sends a signal to the central station monitoring your home. This signal can be sent in several different ways:
| Signal Method | How It Connects | What Homeowners Should Know |
| Phone Line | Uses your home phone line to send alarm signals. | This is the most common way to send alarm signals, but an intruder can disable it by cutting the phone lines. |
| Internet Network | Uses your internet connection to send alarm signals. | This can work well, although it tends to be less reliable since connections may be disrupted. |
| Wireless Cellular | Uses a built-in cellular transmitter in the alarm panel. | This is the most secure and reliable method, and it’s the method that Security Safe uses most of the time. |
What Does the Dispatch Center Do When My Alarm Goes Off?
The operator at the dispatch center starts a rapid response based on the type of alarm:
- Intrusion Burglar Alarm: The operator will promptly call your home to verify whether anyone there is authorized to be on the property. If there is no answer after 6 rings, the operator will dispatch the police.
- Fire Alarm: The operator will promptly call to determine the cause. If the telephone is not answered after a maximum of six rings, the operator will send the alarm to fire dispatch so emergency services can respond.
- Medical Alarm: When the operator receives an alert from a medical monitoring device, they will telephone the subscriber to confirm that a problem exists. If a true emergency exists, then the dispatch operator will notify paramedics or other emergency services.
- Panic Alarm: Unless otherwise noted, the dispatch operator will verify the signal by calling your home. If they cannot reach you or improper identification is given, the monitoring facility will dispatch the police.
How Do Emergency Services Respond to My Alarm?
Once the dispatch operator determines there is an emergency, they will notify the police, fire dispatch, paramedics, or other emergency services to respond to the alarm. Due to the high number of false intrusion alarms, some police departments may have different response guidelines. To find out what your local police department’s response rules and guidelines are, please contact them directly.