Sydney • Brisbane • Gold Coast
Alarm systems that deter intruders and speed up response
Alarm system installation for homes and businesses, designed, installed and monitored by licensed Australian technicians. Mobile control with optional 24/7 back-to-base monitoring.
Stop incidents before they start
Break-ins and after-hours trespass can disrupt your day, scare your family or staff and cost real money. A modern alarm system combines sensors, secure communications and simple mobile controls to detect threats early and guide the right response.
We design and install alarm systems for homes, apartments, offices, shops, warehouses and multi-site businesses. Choose wired, wireless or hybrid setups, keep existing hardware where it makes sense, and add optional 24/7 monitoring with dual-path failover over NBN and 4G/5G.
Most starter installs sit in the low thousands installed; multi-zone and multi-site projects scale from there with sensor counts, cabling and optional monitoring. We confirm a fixed-scope price after a quick site assessment, no obligation.
Control your property from anywhere
Mobile control
Arm, disarm and get instant alerts from your phone, wherever you are.
Dual-path uptime
Stay connected with NBN plus 4G/5G failover for resilient alarm reporting.
Smart sensors
PIR, door/window, glass break, smoke and heat detectors with pro-grade accuracy.
Back-to-base
Optional 24/7 monitoring for faster escalation when you can't be on call.
Complete entry and incident detection
Wired, wireless or hybrid
Match cabling to your site. Use wireless where cabling is hard, wired where interference is a risk, or combine both for best results.
Sensor coverage that fits
Mix PIRs for open areas, reeds on doors and windows, glass break near frontages, and smoke/heat for plant rooms or kitchens.
Back-to-base monitoring
Australian monitoring centres receive events in real time, verify alarms and escalate with your agreed call list and procedures.
App control and logs
Arm zones, review event history, receive push alerts and share temporary access codes with staff or contractors.
Why customers choose Metwide for alarm installation
Licensed and accredited
Security and cabling licences with ID on site.
Design-first approach
Survey, zone plan and device schedule tailored to your layout.
Dual-path by default
NBN + 4G/5G communicators for resilient reporting.
Keep what works
Takeover of compatible panels and sensors to protect budgets.
Integration ready
Align alarms with CCTV and access events for a single incident view.
Clear documentation
Commissioning reports, training and maintenance schedule.
Alarm repairs, faults & replacements
Got an alarm that isn't working? Here's how we approach service calls - repair where it makes sense, replace when it doesn't.
Diagnose first
A licensed technician comes on-site, tests the panel, sensors and communicators, and tells you honestly whether a repair is worth doing or whether you're better off replacing.
Repair where it's economic
Sensor swaps, communicator replacements, battery and tamper fixes, panel re-programming and app-control retrofits. Sound parts and cabling stay in place.
Replace when it's not
Storm or water damage, lightning strikes and end-of-life panels usually push a repair past the cost of a like-for-like replacement. We swap to a modern panel and communicator with manufacturer-backed warranties on the new hardware, app control and back-to-base ready signalling.
Keep what works
Where keypads, sensors and cabling are still sound and compatible, we re-use them. You only pay to replace the parts that have actually failed, not to rip out a whole site.
Reduce incidents and keep operations moving
Detection and deterrence
Visible devices and accurate sensors make break-ins less likely and easier to manage.
Deter and detect
Visible devices and rapid alerts make after-hours break-ins less likely and easier to manage.
Lower false alarms
Correct device selection and placement reduce nuisance events and unnecessary call-outs.
Response and protection
Shorten the gap between detection and action to protect your people and assets.
Faster response
Dual-path reporting and 24/7 monitoring shorten the gap between detection and action.
Protect people & stock
Coverage for staff entrances, storerooms and loading docks reduces theft and improves safety.
Business value
Support insurance requirements and scale your system as your business grows.
Insurance friendly
Documented installs, maintenance logs and monitoring can support policy requirements.
Scales with you
Add zones, users and schedules as your site grows or your hours change.
Ready to upgrade your alarm system?
Book a free site assessment - we'll map your risks, confirm device counts and provide a fixed-scope proposal
Who We Help
Who we protect
From family homes to multi-site businesses, we tailor alarm solutions to your risk profile.
Common questions about alarm systems
What our clients say
"Partnering with Metwide Communications has been transformative for Ozlem Foods. Their bespoke security and communication systems have significantly enhanced our operational efficiency and safety. Highly recommend them for their professionalism and tailor-made solutions."
"Metwide Communications played a crucial role in the Soccer Upgrade at South Pine Sports Complex. Their expertise in integrating sophisticated electronic security and telecommunications was vital, setting new standards for large-scale projects."
"Metwide Communications has been a key partner in our construction projects. Their integrated approach to technology solutions ensures our new builds are equipped with the highest standards of security and data infrastructure."
"Partnering with Metwide Communications has been transformative for Ozlem Foods. Their bespoke security and communication systems have significantly enhanced our operational efficiency and safety. Highly recommend them for their professionalism and tailor-made solutions."
Deeper Reading on Alarm Systems
Practical breakdowns on how alarms fit alongside access control, monitoring, and modern integration.
Modern Alarms vs Traditional Setups
A guide for businesses deciding whether to keep, upgrade, or replace a monitored alarm, and where back-to-base monitoring still earns its keep.
Retail Security Beyond CCTV
How retailers reduce shrinkage by integrating alarms, access control, and CCTV instead of running them as three separate systems.
Access Control for Multi-Site Businesses
Card, biometric, and mobile access control across multiple sites, with the integration story that ties access events back to your alarm and monitoring centre.
Interested in professional alarm systems?
Let's design a system that fits your site, hours and budget.
Or call us directly at 1300 300 210