How does a GSM Alarm system work? What is GSM alarm system?  How exactly is it different from the standard alarm system ?  Home security systems are important and it is advisable to understand how they work. GSM alarm system is an alarm system that operating through GSM (global system for mobile communications) network; via a SIM card. This is the standard alarm system with a SIM card slot to send sms alerts and is therefore also referred to as an SMS alarm system installed in Kenya by Solutions Unlimited. 

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When the system detects intrusion, fire, or any other emergency, the sensors (eg. door sensor) or accessories (eg. panic button) will trigger the alarm, and the GSM alarm will immediately auto dial one of the numbers which are pre-stored in the panel, or send a short message. The alarm will phone each number until a response is issued to stop the alarm.

There are many advantages and reasons why you need to install an intruder alarm system. The main advantage of GSM alarm over the standard alarm is that the owner can always obtain information about the current state of the place protected, even when he is in another city or country, by calling or sending SMS query to the number of SIM card. Furthermore, in the case of burglar entering the premises and cutting the cables to the siren, the alarm system will still send an SMS alerts.