Intro
When landlines ruled and TV sets had dials, installing a phone-based alarm system felt like something straight out of science fiction. By the late 1960s and 70s, millions of homes were wired for telephone service, and that opened the door for alarm companies to build entire business models around it. Fast-forward to the present day, and many folks still use technology that hasn’t evolved much since shag carpeting was all the rage.
Why This Matters
Back then, calling a remote operator through a phone line was the only option. That same approach can still be found in many homes: an alarm triggers, a center calls you, then calls the authorities. It feels a bit dated when you consider that smartphones can send instant alerts with zero landline or middleman required. Plus, statistics suggest many alarms wind up being false, which makes those monthly fees an even tougher pill to swallow.
Wired Sensors: A Classic That Still Works
Door and window sensors from that era—little magnet loops—deserve credit. They’re robust, rarely malfunction, and don’t need fancy upgrades. The real roadblock is the aging control panel that links them to an old-school phone line. That’s the piece holding your system hostage in the past.
Enter Konnected
Konnected keeps the dependable wired sensors and replaces only the outdated panel. In other words, your home still has that reliable backbone, but the signals now travel through modern apps. You receive real-time alerts, you decide when to call emergency services, and you avoid a laundry list of monthly fees. Think of it as a respectful nod to the best parts of 60s and 70s tech, with a serious infusion of 2020s intelligence.
What To Do About It
Whether your alarm is from 1972 or 1992, the core problem isn’t the sensors themselves—it’s the old-fashioned model of paying a call center to do what your smartphone can handle in seconds. A single update can cut out the middleman, lower your costs, and give you direct oversight of your property. Time to shake off the disco-era technology and move to a system that fits the world we live in now.