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
AMCO listens via microphone
The alarm triggers and our LiveTalk operator is immediately connected via the property microphone - listening for signs of a genuine intrusion.
AMCO challenges via speaker
The intruder is startled as our operator speaks directly to them through a speaker in the property - most flee immediately.
Emergency services alerted
If the intruder doesn't leave, AMCO contacts police, ambulance or fire - with full context of what our operator heard.
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.
🎁 Spring offer - save up to £100 off your installation
Call to claim · 0800 13 03 999Guide 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.
Audible Only
No monthly fee
- External siren only
- No ARC monitoring
- No keyholder contact
- No police link
Self-Monitored
App only
- 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 LiveTalk audio
Emergency Response
From £34.99/mo
- 24/7 ARC monitoring
- Keyholder + police link
- SSAIB compliant
- No LiveTalk audio
LiveTalk + Police
From £34.99/mo
- 24/7 LiveTalk monitoring
- Audio challenge in-property
- Police + fire + medical
- SSAIB + insurance grade
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 twice-yearly maintenance (a British Standard requirement).
Typical competitor
£50+/mo
AMCO - from
£22.99/mo
Monitoring + twice-yearly maintenance 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.
LiveTalk
AMCOOperator listens in via microphone and challenges intruder via speaker
CIL
Visual confirmCamera or PIR confirms intrusion visually before ARC acts
CTL
Dual knockTwo activations required before ARC contacts police (reduces false alarms)
Self-monitor
App-basedApp pushes alert to your phone - you decide whether to call police
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
Get your free AMCO security quote
Tell us a little about what you'd like to protect and a member of our family-run team will be in touch - no pressure, no jargon.
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- SSAIB accredited · 100% insurance compliant
- Spring offer: up to £100 off installation
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