The best monitored alarms with LiveTalk
- Premium SSAIB-accredited LiveTalk monitoring
- Operators challenge intruders via speaker
- Police, fire & medical emergency response
- From £22.99/month - no long contracts
~60s
Response
24/7
Monitored
SSAIB
Accredited
Not just a siren - a real human response
AMCO's LiveTalk burglar alarms are special because they come with audio-response monitoring. The moment your alarm triggers, our 24/7 operators can immediately listen into the property via a microphone - and challenge any intruder through a speaker.
This means we're not waiting for a phone to be answered. We're already there, in real time, dealing with the situation - and contacting emergency services where necessary.
What happens when LiveTalk activates
We listen in
The instant a sensor triggers, our 24/7 monitoring team opens an audio link to your property and assesses what's happening.
We challenge the intruder
Through the LiveTalk speaker, a trained operator speaks directly to the intruder - a verbal warning that sends most running.
We alert the police
If the threat is real, we escalate to your keyholders and request priority police response - with verified evidence and a direct URN connection on plans that include one.
The most effective monitored alarm in the UK
Instant audio response
No waiting for keyholders - operators are in your property within seconds of activation.
SSAIB accredited
Full British Standard PD 6662 compliance. Insurance-grade certification included.
Police & fire integration
Direct escalation to emergency services - not just a phone call to a keyholder.
Fire & medical cover
LiveTalk covers burglary, fire detection and personal attack - a complete safety system.
No lengthy contracts
We earn your business through service. No onerous multi-year lock-in contracts.
~60s avg response
From alarm trigger to operator response - one of the fastest in the UK.
Guide to monitored alarm systems
There are several types of monitored alarm in the UK. The main difference is how the Alarm Receiving Centre responds when your alarm triggers.
Self-monitored
From £3/mo
- App push alerts
- You decide what to do
- No professional ARC
- No Police link
Keyholder Response
From £22.99/mo
- 24/7 ARC monitoring
- Calls your keyholders
- SSAIB compliant
- No Police link
Emergency Response
From £34.99/mo
- 24/7 ARC monitoring
- LiveTalk audio response
- SSAIB compliant
- Police + fire + medical
Police+ Response
From £37.99/mo
- 24/7 ARC monitoring
- URN - direct Police connection
- SSAIB compliant, inc Grade 3 option
- Police + fire + medical
How much does a monitored alarm cost?
Most monitored alarm companies charge £50+/month for monitoring alone. AMCO is different - because we're family-owned, we pass on better security at lower prices. Our monitoring plans include both monitoring and an annual service check.
Typical competitor
£50+/mo
AMCO - from
£22.99/mo
Monitoring + annual service check included
Keyholder Response
ARC calls your keyholders. SSAIB, insurance compliant.
£22.99/mo
From £500
Emergency Response
LiveTalk + Type B police response. Most popular.
£34.99/mo
From £600
Police+ Response
LiveTalk + Type A police response with URN.
£37.99/mo
From £650
Comparison of monitored alarm technologies
Alarm companies use different technologies to verify and respond to alarms. Here's how they compare.
Self-monitor
App-basedApp pushes alert to your phone - you decide whether to call police
Single-path
LANConnection to monitoring station via LAN. Sequential confirmation for police response.
Dual-path
GSM + LANMultiple path connection to monitoring station (LAN & GSM) for back-up / high security. Sequential confirmation for police response.
LiveTalk
AudioOperator listens in via microphone, challenges intruder via speaker & alerts Police if necessary.
Business security - insurance grade, 24/7
Monitored alarms are increasingly a requirement for businesses - both for insurance companies and for Health and Safety. AMCO provide specialist monitored alarm systems for businesses that cover both intruder and fire monitoring.
- SSAIB-certified - required by most commercial insurers
- LiveTalk panic button for staff safety
- Fire + intruder + personal attack in one system
Every entry point - covered and monitored.
Protecting your home around the clock
Although the monitoring technologies for home and business are the same, the use cases for home security monitoring are different. Beyond burglary, AMCO's LiveTalk system also protects against fire and medical emergencies.
Intruder deterrent
Audio challenge stops most burglars before police are needed.
Fire detection
Smoke and heat detectors monitored 24/7.
Medical response
Panic button triggers immediate ambulance response.
Away & home modes
Arm perimeter only when you're home, or fully when away.
Monitored panic alarms for vulnerable people
LiveTalk's personal attack and panic button functionality is ideal for vulnerable individuals - elderly people living alone, or people with medical conditions. It's possible to connect multiple monitored panic buttons to different zones in the property.
- Wired or wireless panic buttons anywhere in the property
- Immediate ambulance dispatch - no need to speak
- Can run alongside existing burglar alarm system
Available 24 hours a day
Our ARC never sleeps - response any time, day or night.
Frequently asked questions
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