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Alarm.com for Business
Surety gives your business the full Alarm.com platform: alarm, cameras, access control, energy management, and fleet tracking. Simple, affordable pricing. No contracts.
Everything your business needs, in one seamlessly integrated platform
Alarm.com for Business is the leading smart security platform for commercial properties. Unlike residential systems that have been stretched to cover business use, Alarm.com was built from the ground up with commercial customers in mind. Intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, energy management, fleet tracking, and business analytics are all connected in a single app and web dashboard.
Alarm.com is sold exclusively through authorized dealers. Surety is an authorized Alarm.com dealer that lets you sign up online, skip the sales call, and get started the same day. No long-term contract. No excessive dealer markup.
Why Alarm.com is the right security platform for small and mid-sized businesses
Small and mid-sized businesses face the same security threats as large enterprises but without a dedicated security team or a large IT budget. Alarm.com was built to bridge that gap: professional-grade technology that is manageable without a dedicated security staff.
Built for commercial properties
Alarm.com's commercial platform handles multi-door access control, shift-based arm and disarm schedules, role-based user permissions, and enterprise dashboards that residential systems simply cannot match. Your business gets tools designed for business.
One system for everything
Most small businesses end up with a patchwork of disconnected systems: one app for cameras, another for the alarm, a spreadsheet for key tracking. Alarm.com replaces all of that with a single platform where every device talks to every other device and you have one place to look.
See and control from anywhere
Whether you are at a second location, working from home, or traveling, you have the same visibility and control as if you were standing in the building. Arm the alarm, check a camera feed, unlock a door for a delivery, or pull an activity report from your phone in seconds.
What Alarm.com for Business includes
Security Alarm
Intrusion detection with instant alerts, scheduled arm/disarm, user codes by role, and panic buttons. Optional 24/7 professional monitoring.
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Video Surveillance
Commercial cameras with 24/7 cloud recording, AI-powered event detection, live view, and intelligent alerts that filter out noise.
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Access Control
Keyless entry via phone, fob, or PIN. Remote lock and unlock, time-based access schedules, and a full audit trail of every entry.
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Energy Management
Smart thermostat control, automated temperature schedules, and temperature monitoring for refrigerated areas or sensitive inventory.
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Fleet Tracking
Real-time GPS tracking, driver behavior scoring, geofence alerts, and vehicle health reporting for any size commercial fleet.
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Multi-Location
One dashboard to manage all your locations. View alarms, cameras, and access across every site from a single login.
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Industrial-grade cameras with AI-powered intelligence
Alarm.com supports a full range of commercial-grade cameras built for business environments. Indoor fixed cameras, outdoor weatherproof cameras, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, and wide-area multi-sensor units are all available. Every camera records continuously to the cloud so you always have footage to review, even if a camera is damaged or stolen.
What sets Alarm.com cameras apart is the AI running behind them. Rather than alerting you to every shadow and passing car, the system uses on-device analytics to distinguish meaningful events: a person entering a restricted area, a vehicle parked in a loading zone outside business hours, a door held open too long. You get fewer, smarter alerts. And those same analytics extend into business operations: track customer foot traffic, measure peak hours, and spot patterns that help you staff and manage more effectively.
Capabilities you won't find in a basic security system
Alarm.com for Business goes well beyond intrusion detection. These capabilities are integrated directly into the same platform, not bolted on as separate products.
Integrated fleet tracking
Most business security systems stop at the front door. Alarm.com extends to your vehicles. GPS location, trip history, driver behavior scores, and vehicle health alerts are all in the same app as your cameras and alarm.
Gunshot detection
Acoustic sensors listen for the distinct sound signature of gunfire and trigger an immediate alert to you and your monitoring station, often before a 911 call is placed. Available as an add-on for businesses that need the highest level of threat response.
Business activity analytics
Alarm.com's video analytics go beyond security. Count customer foot traffic, track peak hours, measure dwell time, and identify unusual patterns. The same cameras that protect your business also give you operational intelligence to run it better.
Operational intelligence
Know exactly when your business opens and closes each day, who was on site and when, whether the alarm was properly set, and how long deliveries took. Exception-based alerts flag anything outside your normal patterns so you never miss something important.
Many small and mid-sized businesses can self-install their own security
There is a common assumption that commercial security requires a professional installer. For many small businesses that assumption is wrong. Door and window sensors, motion detectors, and most Alarm.com cameras are designed for straightforward installation. If your space is a typical retail location, office, restaurant, or warehouse with standard doorframes and walls, you can almost certainly install your own system.
Most small businesses already have someone on staff who can handle it. An IT person or facilities manager can set up an Alarm.com system without breaking a sweat. It is well within the skill set of anyone who has mounted a TV or run a network cable. And plenty of small business owners are handy enough to do it themselves on a weekend afternoon.
Very high-security businesses like banks and airports should be handled by professional security technicians. But most businesses with a little tech savvy can manage their own security just fine. Doing it yourself means lower upfront costs, faster setup, and a first-hand understanding of every device in your system.
The case for managing your own security
Managing your own security means installing, configuring, and maintaining your system in-house rather than relying on a dealer for every change. Most businesses still use professional 24/7 monitoring, which is usually the right call. What they skip is paying a dealer to handle routine tasks any capable staff member can do themselves.
- Install and configure your own system without waiting on a dealer or technician.
- Make changes yourself: add users, adjust schedules, update access codes, pull reports.
- You know your system inside and out, which makes troubleshooting fast.
- You control who gets access, what hours, and at which doors.
- No service calls to pay for when you need a simple change. Manage everything from the app.
- Month-to-month service means no long-term dealer contract holds you in.
Some businesses with 24-hour on-site staff choose to self-monitor and respond to alerts directly. But for most, professional monitoring is worth adding. Through Surety, enabling it is a single toggle in your account with no new contract required.
Professional monitoring is recommended for most businesses
For most small and mid-sized businesses, professional 24/7 monitoring is the right choice. When an alarm triggers at 2am, you want a trained operator contacting the authorities on your behalf, not a missed notification on a silenced phone. Self-monitoring is an option, but it works best only for businesses with round-the-clock on-site staff. For everyone else, professional monitoring is a small monthly cost for reliable peace of mind. It is especially important when:
- You don't have staff available around the clock to respond to alarms
- You store high-value inventory, equipment, or sensitive data
- Your insurance requires documented emergency dispatch
- You want a trained operator handling emergency response so you don't have to
Surety offers both options at transparent prices. Switch between them anytime.
If you are going to self-manage your security, Surety Business is the best way to do it
Alarm.com is only available through authorized dealers. Most dealers require a long-term contract, an in-person estimate, and weeks of back-and-forth before you are even set up. Surety is different. We are an authorized Alarm.com dealer built specifically for business owners who want professional-grade security on their own terms.
No contracts
Month-to-month service. Cancel anytime without penalties or buyout fees. If your needs change, so can your plan.
Simple, transparent pricing
Published pricing with no surprise fees and no excessive dealer markup buried in a long-term agreement. See exactly what you pay before you sign up.
Authorized Alarm.com dealer
Surety has been a licensed, authorized Alarm.com dealer for 15 years and an Alarm.com Gold Partner for 5 years. You get the full commercial platform, not a white-label imitation.
Sign up online
No sales calls, no in-home estimates, no waiting. Pick a plan, activate your equipment, and you are live the same day.
Built for self-management
Surety is designed for business owners who want to run their own security. Clear controls, straightforward billing, and support when you need it.
Competitive pricing
Because Surety operates online without the overhead of a local dealer network, we pass those savings to you. Same Alarm.com platform, better price.
Already an Alarm.com customer?
Switch to Surety for more control and significant cost savings
If your business already has an Alarm.com system, you can usually switch to Surety and start managing it yourself with full control and meaningfully lower monthly costs. Many businesses are overpaying through a traditional dealer who charges extra for changes that should be self-service and locks them into multi-year agreements.
Reach out and tell us about your current setup. We will let you know what is possible and what switching would look like for your specific situation.
Get in touchWhat switching to Surety typically means
- More direct control over your own system and settings
- Make account changes yourself: users, schedules, reports
- Transparent, lower monthly cost with no excessive dealer markup
- Month-to-month service with no new long-term commitment
- Full access to Alarm.com features not available from some dealers
- No more waiting on a dealer for simple changes
How Alarm.com for Business works
Choose a plan
Pick the services your business needs: alarm only, alarm plus cameras, or the full suite. All plans are month-to-month.
Activate your equipment
Use compatible Alarm.com equipment you already own or order new. Activation is guided and typically takes under an hour.
Manage from anywhere
Control your entire business from the Alarm.com app. Arm, view cameras, unlock doors, and check reports from your phone wherever you are.
Ready to get Alarm.com for your business?
Whether you are setting up Alarm.com for the first time or already have a system and want to explore switching to Surety, we are happy to help. Send us a message and tell us about your business or go straight to Surety Business plans.
- New to Alarm.com and want to get started
- Already have Alarm.com and want to switch to Surety
- Not sure which plan or services are right for your business
- Have a question before signing up
Frequently asked questions about Alarm.com for Business
What is Alarm.com for Business?
Alarm.com for Business is the commercial version of the Alarm.com platform. It gives business owners a single app and dashboard to manage intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, energy management, fleet tracking, multiple locations, and more. Everything is connected so you get a complete picture of your business from anywhere.
Learn more about Alarm.com for Business on Alarm.com →How do I get Alarm.com for my business?
Alarm.com is sold exclusively through authorized dealers. If you can manage your security system in-house, Surety Business is the best way to get it. Surety is an authorized Alarm.com dealer built for business owners who want the full Alarm.com platform without the overhead of a traditional dealer relationship. You sign up online, activate your own equipment, and manage everything yourself. No contracts, no sales calls, and no paying a dealer for changes you can handle in the app.
How much does Alarm.com cost for a business?
Through Surety Business, Alarm.com business plans are simple and transparent with no contracts. Pricing varies by service: security alarm, cameras, access control, energy management, and fleet tracking are each available as standalone plans or combined. Visit the plans page on surety.business to see current pricing for each service.
See Surety Business plans and pricing →Can I self-install Alarm.com business security?
Yes, many small and mid-sized businesses install their own Alarm.com systems without outsourcing installation and maintenance. Door and window sensors, motion detectors, and Alarm.com cameras are designed for straightforward installation. Most small businesses already have an IT person, facilities manager, or a hands-on owner who can handle the job. If your space is more complex, very high-security businesses like banks or airports may want a professional installer, but most business owners are surprised by how manageable it is.
Does Alarm.com work for small businesses?
Yes. Alarm.com is used by businesses of all sizes, from single-location small businesses to large multi-site enterprises. Surety specializes in small and medium businesses and offers simple online signup with no long-term contracts, so small business owners can get professional-grade security without the overhead of a traditional dealer relationship.
Can I self-monitor my business with Alarm.com?
Yes. Alarm.com supports self-monitoring, where you receive alerts directly to your phone and decide when to call for help. Surety offers self-monitored plans with no contracts. You can also add professional 24/7 monitoring at any time, and switching between the two requires no new contract.
What kind of cameras does Alarm.com use for businesses?
Alarm.com-branded cameras are natively supported and offer the deepest integration with the platform, including AI-powered video analytics that detect meaningful events like people, vehicles, and unusual activity rather than alerting on every motion. Third-party cameras are also supported through the Alarm.com Commercial Video Recorder (CSVR) as long as they are ONVIF-compatible (which covers most major brands) or VAPIX-compatible (Axis cameras). This means many businesses can keep existing camera hardware and add it to the Alarm.com platform without replacing everything.
Does Alarm.com for Business offer a stand-alone camera plan?
Yes. You do not need a security alarm plan to use Alarm.com cameras for your business. Surety Business offers stand-alone camera plans so you can get professional video surveillance, 24/7 cloud recording, and AI-powered event detection without bundling it with an alarm system. You can always add other services later.
See Surety Business camera plans →Does Alarm.com for Business include fleet tracking?
Yes. Alarm.com for Business includes optional fleet tracking that provides real-time GPS location, trip history, driver behavior scoring, geofence alerts, and vehicle health reporting. It is managed from the same Alarm.com dashboard as your cameras, alarm, and access control, so your vehicles are part of the same security picture as your buildings.
Learn about Surety Business fleet tracking →Does Alarm.com for Business include gunshot detection?
Yes. Gunshot detection is available as an add-on for Alarm.com for Business. Acoustic sensors listen for the distinct sound signature of gunfire and trigger an immediate alert to you and your monitoring station, often before a 911 call is placed. It is managed from the same Alarm.com dashboard as your other security services.
Learn about Surety Business gunshot detection →What is the difference between Alarm.com and a traditional security company?
Traditional security companies like ADT or Brinks bundle the hardware, installation, monitoring, and service into a single long-term contract. Alarm.com is a software platform that any authorized dealer can use to run a security system. Buying Alarm.com through Surety Business means you get the same professional platform with transparent pricing, no contracts, and the flexibility to change or cancel anytime.
Have questions about Alarm.com for Business?
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