american alarm systems

What american alarm systems does

American Alarm Systems is a family-owned security and fire protection integrator founded in 1958 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California. The company designs, installs, services, and monitors intrusion detection, fire alarm, video surveillance, and access control systems for residential and commercial customers across Southern California. All installation work is performed by company employees rather than subcontractors, and alarm signals flow to a UL-listed central monitoring station with redundant dual-coast communications that dispatches emergency response within seconds.

The company's product portfolio spans core security systems (control panels, door and window sensors, motion detectors), HD IP video surveillance with video verification, commercial access control, pro-grade fire systems with permit design and inspection services, and interactive home automation that integrates locks, lighting, thermostats, and Alexa voice control. The offering is sold through a sales-led motion combining phone-based quote requests, online contact forms, and on-site consultations, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: recurring monthly 24/7 monitoring subscriptions, one-time professional installation services, and equipment sales. The customer base skews to small businesses across diverse verticals (retail grocery, veterinary services, tax services, marine cabinetry) as well as homeowners, with the company emphasizing long customer tenure (multiple testimonials cite 20–40+ year relationships) and referrals as primary demand drivers. The company is independently held by the Beale family with no disclosed external investors, no parent company, and no M&A activity in the record.

Name

american alarm systems

Legal name

American Alarm Systems

Website

https://800amalarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Short description

American Alarm Systems is a family-owned security and fire protection integrator founded in 1958, serving residential and commercial customers across Southern California with employee-installed systems and UL-listed 24/7 central monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security and Fire Protection Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Fire Alarm Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAI), Residential Fire Alarm Panels & Whole-Home Detection Systems (HSAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Home security systems
• Commercial security services
• Alarm monitoring services
• Fire protection systems
• Video surveillance solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ana

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Alarm Monitoring Services: Recurring 24/7 monitoring services for security and fire systems. Customers receive continuous protection with emergency response to alarm signals within seconds.
2. Security System Installation: One-time installation of security systems for homes and businesses, including security cameras, access control, fire systems, and video surveillance.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of security hardware including control panels, sensors, cameras, and smart home devices as part of complete security solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Alarm Systems designs, installs, services, and monitors integrated security and fire protection systems for residential and commercial customers across Southern California. Its offerings include intrusion alarm systems, security cameras, access control, video verification, home automation, and UL-certified 24/7 central station alarm monitoring, all delivered with in-house professional installation.

Product overview

American Alarm Systems is a full-service security solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products for both residential and commercial properties. The core offering includes security systems (intrusion detection), fire systems (fire alarm and protection), access control (commercial), and video surveillance—all connected to a UL-certified 24/7 central monitoring station. Add-on modules include home automation (smart locks, lights, thermostats, voice control), video verification, and interactive solutions enabling remote control via smartphone, Alexa, or computer. Professional installation is provided by company employees (not subcontractors) with systems designed to integrate with existing technologies. The company has operated since 1958 serving Southern California communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Security Systems Intrusion detection security systems for residential properties featuring control panels, door and window sensors, motion detectors, and mobile access for remote monitoring and control of the system. Targeted at homeowners seeking to protect their homes and families.
• Home Security Cameras
• Home Automation
• Home Fire Protection
• Home Alarm Monitoring
• Commercial Security Systems
• Commercial Fire Systems
• Access Control
• Video Surveillance
• Business Alarm Monitoring

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response to alarm signals within seconds
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Vector Security: Vector Security is a regional security systems provider serving the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest with intrusion, fire, video surveillance, access control, and monitored services for residential and commercial customers. It is comparable as a multi-region full-service alarm operator.
• Guardian Protection: Guardian Protection is a regional security alarm company offering professionally-installed intrusion, fire, video, and home automation with 24/7 monitoring across the Eastern US. It competes with American Alarm in the professionally-installed, monitored residential and light commercial segment.
• CPI Security: CPI Security is a Southeastern US regional alarm company providing professionally-installed intrusion, fire, video, and smart home systems with in-house monitoring. It is comparable to American Alarm as a regional full-service installer-monitor with owned central station infrastructure.
• Ackerman Security Systems: Ackerman Security is a regional provider of home and business security, fire, access control, and monitored services primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast US. It is comparable as a regional, full-service installer-monitor with both residential and commercial customers.
• Bay Alarm Company: Bay Alarm is a family-owned California-based security alarm company offering intrusion, fire, access control, video, and 24/7 monitoring for homes and businesses. It is the closest geographic competitor to American Alarm within California, with a similar full-service model and family-owned heritage.

Emerging players

• Ring (Amazon): Ring, owned by Amazon, is a leading DIY smart home security and video doorbell company offering self-installed cameras, alarms, and optional professional monitoring. It competes with American Alarm primarily in the residential segment through a lower-cost, no-contract model.

Direct peers

• ADT Inc. ADT is the largest national professionally-installed and monitored security alarm company in the US, offering intrusion, fire, video, and smart home services to both residential and commercial customers. It directly overlaps American Alarm's core offering across every product line.
• Brinks Home Security: Brinks Home (formerly Monitronics) is a national professionally-monitored home security provider offering intrusion, fire, video, and smart home services. It directly competes with American Alarm in the monitored home security category across the US.
• Vivint Smart Home: Vivint is a national smart home security provider combining professionally-installed alarm systems with home automation (locks, lights, thermostats) and 24/7 monitoring. It competes head-to-head with American Alarm in the integrated home security and automation category.
• SimpliSafe: SimpliSafe is a leading DIY home security company offering self-installed alarm systems with optional professional monitoring. It targets the same residential customers as American Alarm but with a no-contract, self-install model that pressures traditional installers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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