UK leader in security. Family owned.
Founded in 1995, AMCO pioneered immediate audio-response monitoring - the technology at the heart of LiveTalk. Today we're one of the UK's most trusted independent monitored-security companies.
- Unique LiveTalk monitoring system
- Family owned, military background
- Operating over 25+ years
- UK-wide company, local teams
1995
Year AMCO was founded
25+
Years protecting the UK
No. 1
Independent monitored security co.
4
Regional engineering teams
Background to AMCO Security
The Alarm Monitoring Company - AMCO for short - was founded in 1995 with a simple aim: to provide the best security services at the lowest prices.
We specialised early on in immediate audio-response monitoring, the technology at the heart of our LiveTalk product and the most advanced form of security monitoring on the market. It still sets us apart from other security companies today.
- Founded by Les Quigley - ex-RAF entrepreneur. Still family-owned.
- UK leaders in insurance-compliant monitored security systems.
- Among the best online alarm-system reviews in the UK market.
Three decades of innovation
Now part of AMCO Security Ltd and growing rapidly, we've become the UK's No. 1 independent monitored security company.
1995
The Alarm Monitoring Company is founded
Built around immediate audio-response monitoring - the foundation of LiveTalk.
2017
SmartSecurity brand launches
SmartSecurity.Guide (March) and SmartSecurity.Store (July) bring specialist smart-security expertise.
2020
SmartCamera division launches
A dedicated AI-CCTV division, helping customers get the most from artificial intelligence.
2025
2nd-gen LiveTalk communicators
AMCO releases the Com3+1 and Com3+3 - the next generation of LiveTalk alarm communicators.
A national company with local teams
AMCO operates across the UK, with engineers in every major urban centre - from London to Manchester, Birmingham to Leeds.
London & South East
Engineering led by Lewis
Sales HQ in South London (Dulwich), led by Chris - covering London across the South East.
Midlands
Engineering led by Aaron
A team running all the way from Oxford up to Nottingham.
Yorkshire & North East
Engineering led by Philip
Operations HQ in North Yorkshire - covering from Sheffield up to Newcastle.
North West
Engineering led by Faisal & Asif
Based out of Oldham, serving the wider North West.
Experts in supporting & upgrading old alarm systems
Our engineering team has expertise in not just the latest technologies, but legacy alarm systems too - so we can take over, support and upgrade an existing system rather than rip it out.
- Take-over and monitor your existing alarm.
- Upgrade older panels to modern LiveTalk communicators.
- Ongoing support and two annual service checks included.
More than just burglar alarms
With LiveTalk, AMCO provides an all-round security system that covers fire protection as well as medical and personal-attack scenarios. Our alarms have helped save hundreds of lives over the years.
Burglary
A monitored, audio-response alarm that stops intruders - not just scares them.
Fire protection
Early warning and a monitored response if smoke or fire is detected.
Medical & personal attack
Panic and emergency response scenarios - help summoned fast.
Premium protection at honest value
The best security shouldn't cost the earth - and you should never have to compromise on the quality of the kit protecting your home.
From £34.99/month inc VAT
A carefully run family business means the best security at a fraction of many competitors' prices.
Texecom equipment
We partner with Texecom - the UK's leading security equipment manufacturer.
Ricochet wireless
Built around Ricochet - one of the most innovative wireless platforms on the market.
Quality, guaranteed
Professional installation and quality equipment you can rely on, year after year.
Meet some of our team
Family-run and it shows - real people who answer the phone and remember your name.
Neil Curry
General Manager
Kay Turnbull
Administration Manager
Marian Bajzek
Tech Support Lead
Get a quick quote from us
We do 99% of quotes over the phone - most take less than 10 minutes and rarely need a site visit. Call us and speak to a real UK-based team.