Using Cloud Applications for Alarm Systems: Understanding the Risks
Many alarm systems today offer cloud applications such as BlueEye, Insite Gold, Pocket Secure, and others to provide additional functionality and convenience for monitoring your alarm system. However, it's important to understand the risks and limitations associated with these applications.
Cloud applications are provided by the relevant manufacturer, and as a service provider, we have no control over their service, uptime, or updates. While these applications can provide additional benefits, they should not be solely relied upon for monitoring purposes.
The use of cloud applications can be subject to outages caused by internet connectivity issues or other external factors that are outside our control. Additionally, these applications may not be suitable for monitoring for insurance or compliance purposes.
We recommend that you use these applications as a supplementary tool and not as a replacement for professional monitoring services. It's essential to have a comprehensive alarm system monitoring plan in place that includes both professional monitoring and supplementary tools such as these applications.
Please note that we are not responsible for any issues or problems that may arise from the use of these applications, and we encourage you to contact the manufacturer directly for any technical support or assistance.
If you choose to use cloud applications for monitoring your alarm system, here are some additional tips to keep in mind:- Regularly check the functionality of your cloud application to ensure that it's working correctly and consistently. You may not receive notifications or alerts if the application goes down.
- Keep your alarm system up to date with the latest firmware updates and security patches to minimise the risk of vulnerabilities.
- Use a reliable internet connection to ensure that the cloud application can connect to your alarm system consistently.
- Always have a backup plan in place in case the cloud application is not available, such as contacting your professional monitoring service directly.
In summary, while cloud applications can provide additional benefits for monitoring your alarm system, they should be used as a supplementary tool and not as a replacement for professional monitoring services. Please be aware of the risks and limitations associated with these applications and contact the manufacturer directly for any technical support or assistance.
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