Security systems for small businesses and private homes can be divided into three main categories - local, self-monitored and professionally monitored security systems. When activated, a local security system only emits an alarm sound to alert the surroundings and scare off intruders. Such systems are not monitored and cannot be accessed and controlled remotely. A self-monitored security system is connected and informs the owner of the premises upon activation by sending a text message, email or push notification through a smartphone app. A professionally monitored security system is connected to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). When the system is activated, the ARC can respond by dispatching a security patrol and contacting emergency services. Professionally monitored security systems are dependent on reliable communications networks. The latest generation of such systems uses dual wired and wireless network connections to minimise the risk of communications failure.
Professionally monitored alarm systems in Europe and North America reached 55 million in 2023
The North American market for home and small business security systems is almost twice the size of the European market. There were an estimated 36.0 million active monitored alarm systems in the US and Canada at the end of 2023. The overall penetration rate among the around 155 million households and small business premises in North America was 23.2 percent. Growing at a CAGR of 3.6 percent, the number of monitored alarms in North America is estimated to reach 42.9 million in 2028. In the EU27+3, there were about 19.0 million active monitored alarm systems at the end of 2023. This corresponds to an overall penetration rate of 7.6 percent among the around 250 million households and small businesses in Europe. The market data thus indicate a significant growth potential for alarm systems in Europe, especially in the residential segment where the current penetration is only 6.3 percent. However, growth in the European market is forecasted to vary considerably from country to country in the next few years.
Highlights from the report
- Insights from 30 executive interviews with market leading companies.
- New data on alarm system adoption by country and segment.
- Comprehensive overview of the home and small business alarm system value chain.
- Detailed profiles of key players on the European and North American security markets.
- In-depth analysis of market trends and key developments.
- Market forecasts by region, lasting until 2028.
The report answers the following questions
- Who are the leading providers of monitored home and small business alarm systems?
- Why are alarm system providers investing in smart home technology?
- Are DIY home alarm systems providers a threat to the traditional players?
- Which are the leading providers of secure alarm communications services?
- What is the market value of the alarm system industry in Europe and North America?
- What is the potential market size for cellular IoT in the alarm systems industry?
- What are the latest trends and developments on this market?
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- ADT
- Alert 360
- Altice France
- Brinks Home (Monitronics)
- Chubb Fire & Security (APi Group)
- Comcast
- Cox Communications
- EPS Télésurveillance
- G4S (Allied Universal)
- Guardian Protection
- Homely
- IMA Protect (Groupe IMA)
- Johnson Controls
- Prosegur
- Sector Alarm
- Securitas
- Telus
- Vector Security
- Verisure
- Vivint Smart Home (NRG Energy)
- Abode Systems (Nice Group)
- ABUS
- Arlo Technologies
- Bosch
- Canary (Smartfrog Group)
- Ecobee (Generac)
- ERA Home Security (Tyman Group)
- Frontpoint
- Minut
- Netatmo (Legrand)
- Ooma
- Ring (Amazon)
- Signify
- SimpliSafe
- Somfy
- Wyze Labs
- Yale (Assa Abloy)
- Ajax Systems
- Alarm.com
- Alula (M2M Services)
- Atraltech
- Climax Technology
- Crow Electronic Engineering
- Develco Products
- DMP
- DSC (Johnson Controls)
- Essence Group
- Napco Security Technologies
- Nice Group
- Qolsys (Johnson Controls)
- Resideo Technologies
- Scout Security
- SecureNet Technologies
- Texecom
- AddSecure
- CSL
- M2M Services
- Telguard (AMETEK)
- Uplink Security (M2M Services)
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