Bonds Alarm

What Bonds Alarm does

Bonds Alarm is identified in firmographics as a Phoenix, Arizona-based private company that manufactures and provides security alarms, with 11–50 employees, a for-profit structure, and no IPO. The available source data in this set is, however, primarily labeled "Bay Alarm" and describes a materially larger comprehensive physical-security services operator with a continuous operating history dating to 1946 and a Western US footprint covering California (headquarters), Arizona, and Washington under separately held state contractor and monitoring licenses (CA CSLB 880138; AZ ABC 20243; WA LEECL/CCL/UBI). Reconciliation between the Bonds Alarm firmographics and the Bay Alarm descriptive data is incomplete in the input and should be confirmed before any external action; the description below reflects what the evidence supports.

The data-rich entity delivers an integrated eight-service portfolio: AI-powered Live Video Monitoring, Video Security, Burglar Alarms & Monitoring, Fire Alarms & Monitoring, cloud-managed Access Control via a mobile app, on-site Security Agents, Mobile Security patrols, and 24/7 central station monitoring. Core technology is a security monitoring stack that combines intrusion, fire, video, and access hardware with a remote-management mobile application and a computer-vision layer for real-time threat detection and alarm verification. Computer vision processes video feeds to identify suspicious activity and trigger alarms; the same surveillance layer is marketed as a crime deterrent.

Revenue combines recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions, hardware sale-and-installation, and on-site guard professional services, priced on a custom quote basis. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative — a single 1-800-610-1000 number, web-driven quote requests with 24-hour follow-up, and local field offices across the service region — supported by content marketing, SEO, and active social profiles on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Customer mix spans business/commercial (multi-site, retail, property management, healthcare, hospitality), outdoor operations (construction, auto lots, logistics), education and government (K-12, campuses, public facilities), and residential, with named enterprise logos including Sherwin Williams, Americas Tire, Pilot Freight, and Skywest.

Name

Bonds Alarm

Legal name

Bay Alarm Company

Website

https://bondsalarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bonds Alarm is identified in firmographics as a Phoenix, Arizona-based private manufacturer and provider of security alarms. Source data primarily describes a related multi-state Western US security services operator delivering monitored alarms, AI-powered video surveillance, access control, and on-site guards across California, Arizona, and Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response (BPAKAAAB), Mobile Patrol & Alarm Response (HSAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Commercial security systems
• Alarm monitoring services
• Video surveillance systems
• Access control solutions
• Fire alarm monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security Monitoring Services: 24/7 professional monitoring services for burglar alarms, fire alarms, video security, and access control systems with recurring monthly fees
2. Equipment and Installation: Sale and installation of security systems including video security, burglar alarms, fire alarms, and access control hardware
3. Security Agent Services: On-site security guards, perimeter protection, and alarm response agents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bonds Alarm is a manufacturer and provider of security alarm systems delivering integrated intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and fire protection solutions for commercial and residential customers. Offerings span professional 24/7 monitoring, AI-powered live video monitoring, on-site security agents, and mobile patrol services, sold as a combined hardware-plus-recurring-monitoring bundle.

Product overview

Bay Alarm is a comprehensive physical security services provider offering an integrated platform of protection services. The core portfolio consists of eight interconnected services: Live Video Monitoring and Video Security (AI-powered surveillance with alarm verification), Burglar Alarms & Monitoring and Fire Alarms & Monitoring (24/7 alarm systems with professional monitoring), Access Control (cloud-managed credential and door management), Security Agents (on-site guard services), Mobile Security (patrol services), and 24/7 Monitoring (central station monitoring). These services serve commercial, residential, outdoor operations, and government/education sectors across multiple industries including retail, property management, construction, healthcare, and hospitality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Video Monitoring AI-powered surveillance systems providing real-time monitoring, crime deterrence, and alarm verification that enable faster police response, primarily for commercial and high-risk properties.
• Video Security Custom video monitoring systems that allow property owners to monitor their sites from anywhere, with alarm verification capabilities for faster incident response.
• Burglar Alarms & Monitoring 24/7 monitored intrusion security systems with motion detectors and remote system arming for commercial sites, backed by professional central station monitoring.
• Fire Alarms & Monitoring Custom fire prevention systems with professional monitoring and inspection services for commercial and residential properties.
• Access Control Cloud-managed access control systems with multi-site management capabilities, accessible through a mobile application for credential and door management.
• Security Agents On-site security guards, perimeter protection, and alarm response agents delivering comprehensive physical property security.
• Mobile Security Mobile security patrol services for properties requiring flexible, on-the-go protection and rapid alarm response.
• 24/7 Monitoring Round-the-clock professional central station monitoring services for all security and alarm events, supporting intrusion, fire, and medical alerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Decreased number of incidents and break-ins for customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ring (Amazon): Ring, owned by Amazon, is a broad incumbent in consumer smart home security offering doorbell cameras, alarms, and optional professional monitoring. Relevant to Bay Alarm as a fast-growing competitor in the residential security market with deep Amazon distribution and ecosystem.
• ADT Inc. ADT is the largest professionally monitored security provider in North America, offering burglar and fire alarms, video surveillance, and smart home services. Directly comparable to Bay Alarm's commercial and residential monitoring model, but operating at vastly greater national scale.

Regional players

• Alert 360: Alert 360 is a regional security provider offering home and business security, fire, video, and home automation across the South-Central and Western US. Comparable to Bay Alarm as a multi-state, full-service alarm dealer with a similar mix of commercial and residential offerings.
• Ackerman Security Systems: Ackerman Security is a regional, family-owned commercial and residential security provider covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US. Comparable to Bay Alarm as a long-standing, regionally focused alarm monitoring business with a similar mix of commercial and residential clients.
• CPI Security: CPI Security is a regional monitored security provider focused on the Southeastern US, offering intrusion, fire, video, and medical alert services. Comparable to Bay Alarm as a long-tenured regional alarm company with similar service portfolio and target customer segments.

Direct peers

• Guardian Protection: Guardian Protection provides professionally monitored home and business security, fire detection, video surveillance, and home automation. A direct competitor to Bay Alarm with comparable recurring monitoring revenue model and East Coast/Midwest regional focus.
• Brinks Home: Brinks Home provides professionally monitored home security, smart home automation, and video surveillance with national reach. A direct competitor to Bay Alarm's residential and small commercial monitoring business with similar subscription-based revenue model.
• Vector Security: Vector Security is a privately held, PE-backed provider of intrusion, fire, video, and access control solutions for residential and commercial customers across the US. Comparable to Bay Alarm in service mix (including multi-site commercial focus) and similar regional incumbent profile.
• Vivint Smart Home: Vivint offers integrated smart home security, video, and energy management with professional installation and monitoring. Closely comparable to Bay Alarm's professionally installed, monitored offering with deeper smart home/automation emphasis.

Emerging players

• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe is a leading DIY home security company with self-installed sensors and optional professional monitoring. Comparable to Bay Alarm on the monitoring service layer but competes from a fundamentally different (no-contract, DIY) go-to-market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/bayalarmcompany
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2-FS9IVPTEVsli9lBtvxsQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/BayAlarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-alarm-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/bayalarm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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