Burglary
Doors, windows and access points are monitored. Even the attempt to force entry triggers the alarm – the siren deters, the alert goes out.
Protection for your home
The Right Alarm System for Your House
A house has many weak points – doors, windows, basement, garage. A good alarm system protects not only against burglary but also against fire and water, and reports reliably when you are away. Here's what matters and how to retrofit without renovating.
The basics
What matters in a house alarm system
A home is not a vault but a living space that has grown over time, with many points of access. A house alarm system is only truly good when it reflects that reality: seamless coverage, an alert that actually gets through, and operation that does not get in the way of everyday life.
- Seamless coverageGround-floor windows, patio door, basement window, garage – burglars look for the weakest spot, not the front door. A good house alarm system accounts for every access point.
- Reliable alertingAn alarm is only useful if it reaches you. The alert has to keep working even when Wi-Fi, internet or power fail – otherwise the system is blind when it matters most.
- Simple operationArming and disarming has to be easy for everyone in the household – otherwise the system stays off out of convenience. Simple technology is safe technology.
No construction work
Retrofit wirelessly – without chasing and drilling
Many homeowners shy away from an alarm system because they picture torn-open walls and cable ducts. With a wireless system that simply isn't necessary. Retrofitting an alarm system today means: mount the components, connect them to the control panel, done.
The SchutzAktiv Exklusiv works entirely wirelessly. Door and window contacts, detectors and siren communicate with the control panel by radio. That removes the classic construction site: nothing has to be milled into the plaster, no screed opened and no wall chased. For existing houses this is ideal – whether your home is ten or fifty years old.
- No mess, no renovationInstallation is usually finished in a single day – even in an occupied house.
- Grows with youYou start with the essentials and add more detectors later, without rewiring everything.
- Works without internet tooThe system needs no on-site router – read more on our page about the alarm system without Wi-Fi.
How the patented sensor technology behind it works, and why you don't need a detector on every single window, is explained on our page about the infrasound alarm system.
More than burglary protection
One system against burglary, fire and water
The greatest damage to a house is not caused by burglary alone. A smouldering fire or a burst water pipe can cause enormous damage in just a few hours – especially when nobody is home. That is why the SchutzAktiv Exklusiv monitors four hazards from a single control panel.
Fire
Integrated smoke detectors don't just sound loudly – they also raise the alarm to the outside via the control panel, which is decisive when no one is in the house.
Water
Water detectors spot escaping water at the washing machine, heating system or basement early and report it before a drip turns into expensive damage.
Four hazards, one way to operate it, one alert chain. How it all works together technically is shown on the product page of the SchutzAktiv Exklusiv alarm control panel.
When the house stands empty
Protection when no one is home
The critical moments are the ones when nobody can react: at night, while you're at work, on holiday. A loud siren alone helps little if the neighbours don't hear it. What matters is that the alert reaches you directly – wherever you happen to be.
That is exactly why the SchutzAktiv Exklusiv has a built-in GSM module. In an alarm, the control panel automatically calls all the contacts you have stored and sends text messages. This happens over the mobile network and is therefore completely independent of router, Wi-Fi or internet connection. Even if the power fails or the phone line is cut, the system can still raise the alarm.
- Call and text to several contactsYou, your partner, neighbours – the control panel works through them one after another until someone is reached.
- Self-sufficient, no app requiredThe alerting works without a smartphone and without the cloud – reliably in the background.
- Ideal for holidays and second homesEven a rarely used house stays reachable and monitored at all times.
Tailored to the property
For which house? Detached, terraced, apartment
This page gives the overview for every type of house. But every property has its own weak points – here are the key differences and where to read on for the details.
Detached house
Free-standing, often with a basement, garage and garden – many access points all around. You'll find the detailed protection concept for it on our dedicated page.
Alarm system for a detached houseTerraced & semi-detached
Fewer exposed exterior walls, but the front and back remain critical – especially the patio door. A wireless system covers both sides without any conversion work.
Apartment & rented flat
Here it's mainly the apartment door and the floor's windows that count. Because the system is wireless and largely removable, it suits rented flats too.
Honestly calculated
What does a house alarm system cost?
The honest answer first: there is no flat-rate price – and anyone who quotes one is usually guessing. What a house alarm system costs depends on your property.
What matters above all is the size of the house, the number of windows and doors to secure and the equipment you want. A compact terraced house with a few ground-floor windows needs far fewer components than a large detached house with a basement, garage and patio. Additional fire and water detectors or a weatherproof outdoor siren also affect the scope. That is why we don't put together an "off-the-shelf" quote, but one that fits your house.
It always starts with a free on-site consultation. We look at the situation, identify the weak points together and propose a sensible configuration – no more than necessary, but leaving out nothing important. That way you receive a concrete, transparent quote with no hidden costs. A good first impression of where your house stands today is provided by our free security check – in just a few minutes and with no obligation.
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Frequently asked
House alarm system – frequently asked questions
Which alarm system is best for a house?
The best alarm system for a house is the one that fits your property completely and reports reliably when it matters. Three things are essential: full coverage of every weak point, an alert that works even without Wi-Fi or power, and operation that everyone in the household can handle. Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, we recommend a configuration that matches your floor plan and your habits – something we work out together during a free on-site consultation.
Can I retrofit an alarm system?
Yes. The SchutzAktiv Exklusiv is wireless and can be retrofitted in almost any existing house without any renovation. The individual components communicate wirelessly with the control panel, so there are no cable ducts and no need to chase channels into walls. Installation is usually completed in a single day – even in occupied houses, apartments and older buildings.
Does it also protect against fire and water?
Yes. The SchutzAktiv Exklusiv monitors not only burglary but also fire, water and hold-up in a single system. Smoke and water detectors are tied into the same alarm chain as the intrusion monitoring. If a detector triggers, the control panel raises the alarm immediately – which is especially valuable when nobody is home and a smoke or water incident would otherwise go unnoticed for hours.
Does installation require drilling?
No, no major drilling or chasing work is needed. Because the system is wireless, no cables are run through the walls. Components are usually fixed with adhesive or with just a few discreet mounting points. That also makes the system attractive for rented apartments, because it can be removed again largely without trace.
Does the system work while I'm on holiday?
That is exactly when it shows its strength. The built-in GSM module raises the alarm over the mobile network – independent of internet, router or Wi-Fi. In an alarm, the control panel automatically calls all the contacts you have stored and sends text messages. So even from your holiday you find out immediately when something happens and can react, for example by alerting neighbours or the police.
What does a house alarm system cost?
There is no honest flat-rate price, because the cost depends on the size of the house, the number of windows and doors to secure and the equipment you want. A compact terraced house needs fewer components than a large detached house with a basement and garage. After a free on-site consultation we put together a concrete, transparent quote – with no hidden costs.
Personal. Direct. From the manufacturer.
Have your house properly protected
We advise you free of charge, look at your property and put together an alarm system that genuinely fits your house – no construction work, no off-the-shelf package, straight from the manufacturer in Norden.