What Sector Alarm España does

Sector Alarm España (legal entity: Sector Alarm Spain S.A.U.) is the Spanish operating subsidiary of Norwegian-headquartered Sector Alarm Holding AS, one of Europe's largest professionally monitored security providers. The company designs, distributes, and 24/7-monitors connected alarm systems for Spanish residential homeowners and small-to-medium businesses (shops, offices, industrial facilities), offering hardware kits (€699-€799) bundled with monthly monitoring subscriptions (€42.9-€47.9/month) under 24-month contracts.

The technical stack is a connected alarm platform comprising 4G cellular and Zigbee wireless connectivity, HD cameras with infrared night vision, video verification, triple-detection access sensors, smart smoke detectors, portable voice units for two-way communication, and a proprietary Central Receptora de Alarmas with sub-15-second response time. All components carry EN-50131 and CE certifications. The Spanish operation runs from 17+ regional offices covering Barcelona, Madrid, Málaga, Valencia, Sevilla, Murcia, Alicante, Vigo, Mallorca, the Canary Islands, and other cities, supported by a Málaga operational headquarters.

The business model combines hardware sales with recurring monthly monitoring revenue, plus ancillary services (key custody, business monitoring, anti-squatting protection). Distribution is direct (field sales with in-home consultations, inside sales, self-serve web quoting) with mandatory professional installation, augmented by a 2024 channel partnership with ABANCA bank. Marketing is multi-channel: content marketing, SEO, paid digital, podcast (Zona Segura), referral program, CSR initiatives, and the first national TV campaign in Spain. Spain was entered in 2018, and growth has been driven by the 2023 Alartec portfolio acquisition, the 2024 Málaga HQ relocation, and consistent customer-service recognition (Líderes en Servicio 2025, 2026; Best Workplace for 8 consecutive years).

Name

Sector Alarm España

Legal name

Sector Alarm Spain S.A.U

Website

https://sectoralarm.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sector Alarm España is the Spanish subsidiary of Norwegian security group Sector Alarm Holding AS, providing 24/7 professionally monitored connected alarm systems and smart home solutions to residential and SMB customers across 17+ Spanish cities, sold via direct sales and a banking channel partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home and Business Security Alarm Monitoring

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Fire Alarm Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAI), Alarm System Installation, Maintenance & Repair (HSAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Home alarm systems
• Alarm monitoring services
• Smart home security
• Business security alarms
• 24/7 alarm monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Málaga

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Monitoring Subscription: Recurring monthly fees for 24/7 alarm monitoring services including central station monitoring, police/emergency dispatch coordination, guard services, technical support, battery replacements, and all-inclusive maintenance. Two primary kit tiers available: Kit Protección (42.9€/month) and Kit Protección Plus (47.9€/month).
2. Equipment Purchase / Kit Sales: One-time equipment sales for alarm kits: Kit Protección at 699€ and Kit Protección Plus at 799€, plus individual components (cameras, sensors, smart devices). Equipment costs are separate from monitoring fees.
3. Additional Services: Optional paid services including key custody (18€/month), business alarm monitoring, and multi-property discounts for customers securing multiple residences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Sector Alarm España sells and professionally installs connected alarm systems for residential and small-business properties in Spain, combined with 24/7 monitoring through its own Central Receptora de Alarmas. The offering bundles hardware (control panels, sensors, cameras, sirens) with a monthly subscription covering monitoring, police/emergency dispatch coordination, technical support, and on-site guard response. Smart home integration, video verification, and dedicated services for anti-squatting and elderly protection extend the core alarm offering.

Product overview

Sector Alarm España offers a comprehensive alarm and security ecosystem comprising a core monitored alarm system (Sistema de Alarma Conectado) with 24/7 monitoring through its own Central Receptora de Alarmas, achieving sub-15-second emergency response times. The product portfolio includes three alarm kit bundles (Kit Protección Plus at €799/€47.9mo, Kit Protección at €699/€42.9mo, and Kit Smart Business for businesses), supported by security cameras (Cámaras de Vigilancia with HD interior/exterior models), security sensors (Sensores de Seguridad including smoke, motion, opening, water leak, glass break detectors, and sirens), essential system components (central unit, control panel, portable voice unit, remote controls), and smart home devices (Alarma Inteligente with TP Link smart plugs and intelligent door locks). The offering is complemented by the App Móvil for remote control and the Servicio de Vigilante for on-site security response. Protection services extend to anti-intrusion, anti-squatting (Alarma Antiokupas), fire detection, and emergency assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sistema de Alarma Conectado (Connected Alarm System) 24/7 monitored alarm system for homes and businesses, providing sub-15-second emergency response through Sector Alarm's own Central Receptora de Alarmas, professional installation, and direct connection to emergency services.
• Kit Protección Standard residential alarm kit including central unit, control panel, motion detectors with camera, smoke detector, door/window sensors, voice unit, and signage. Priced at €699 equipment purchase plus €42.9/month monitoring subscription.
• Kit Protección Plus Premium residential alarm kit including interior HD camera, central unit, portable voice unit, motion detectors with camera, control panel, smart keys, smoke detector, and vibration/opening sensors. Priced at €799 equipment purchase plus €47.9/month monitoring subscription.
• Kit Sector Alarm Smart Business Alarm system bundle designed specifically for business security needs, with custom pricing starting from €1.70/day based on property size and required components.
• Cámaras de Vigilancia (Surveillance Cameras) HD security cameras for interior and exterior surveillance with motion detection, night vision, and live video streaming connected to Sector Alarm's monitoring center for video verification.
• Sensores de Seguridad (Security Sensors) Comprehensive range of security sensors including smoke detectors, motion sensors, door/window opening sensors, water leak detectors, glass break detectors, and interior/exterior sirens.
• Central Receptora de Alarmas (Alarm Receiving Center Service) Company-owned alarm receiving center operating 24/7 with sub-15-second response time, verifying alarms through camera images and coordinating emergency response with police and emergency services.
• App Móvil Sector Alarm (Mobile App) Mobile application enabling users to remotely arm/disarm the alarm, view live video, receive real-time alerts, control smart devices, and manage home access and user permissions.
• Servicio de Vigilante de Seguridad (On-site Security Guard Service) On-site security guard service that responds to verified alarms for property verification, included with unlimited dispatch in the alarm subscription.
• Alarma Antiokupas (Anti-Squatting Alarm Service) Specialized protection service against property squatting and unauthorized occupation, featuring rapid response protocols tailored for vacant properties and second homes.
• Alarma Inteligente (Smart Alarm Devices) Smart home security devices including intelligent door locks and smart plugs that integrate with the alarm system for remote home automation control via the mobile app.
• Elementos Esenciales del Sistema (Essential System Components) Core alarm system components including the central unit, portable voice unit, control panel with keys, remote controls, and deterrent signage plates and stickers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time under 15 seconds for maximum priority alarm signals
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ABANCAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial agreement for the commercialization of alarm systems in Spain. ABANCA bank customers can access Sector Alarm security solutions through the bank's distribution channels. Strategic partnership to expand market reach through established financial services customer base.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ring (Amazon): Amazon-owned DIY home security brand offering video doorbells, cameras, and optional professional monitoring; competes at the lower-cost, self-installed end of the same residential security category.
• Securitas: Global security services group with significant Spanish presence, primarily focused on guarding and commercial security but also providing monitored electronic security solutions to enterprise and residential customers.
• Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global security conglomerate offering alarms, guarding, and cash logistics; parent of Movistar Prosegur Alarmas and a broader competitor across residential and commercial security in Spain.
• ADT Inc. Global incumbent in monitored home and commercial security with an established Spanish operation; broader portfolio and brand reach but overlapping subscription alarm offering for residential customers.

Emerging players

• Ajax Systems: Fast-growing European smart-alarm manufacturer whose wireless, app-controlled intrusion systems are increasingly distributed through professional monitoring partners; competes on technology and price in the same connected-alarm category.

Direct peers

• Verisure (Securitas Direct): Largest monitored-alarm provider in Spain and Europe, offering professionally installed, subscription-based intrusion and emergency monitoring with its own alarm-receiving centers — directly comparable business model, customer base, and value proposition to Sector Alarm España.
• SimpliSafe: US-based subscription monitored-alarm provider with a no-contract, DIY/professional-install hybrid model; comparable recurring revenue, monitoring-center operation, and target customer (homeowners seeking verified alarm response).
• Movistar Prosegur Alarmas: Joint venture between Telefónica and Prosegur selling professionally installed, 24/7 monitored alarm subscriptions to Spanish homes and small businesses; competes head-to-head with Sector Alarm in the same channel and customer segments.

Regional players

• Eulen Seguridad: Spanish security services group offering guarding, alarm monitoring, and integrated security for businesses; overlaps with Sector Alarm on commercial alarm installation and monitoring within Spain.

Others

• Bosch Smart Home: Smart-home platform offering Zigbee-compatible security sensors, cameras, and detectors that can integrate with professional monitoring; adjacent technology provider competing in the connected-alarm equipment layer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/sectoralarm
• Facebookfacebook.com/sectoralarmespana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sector-alarm-espana
• Instagraminstagram.com/sectoralarmespana

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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