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A security system that only sends a notification to your phone is a doorbell with extra steps. If you are asleep, driving, in a meeting or out of coverage, the alert goes nowhere. 24/7 professional alarm monitoring from J&J Security Systems puts a trained operator between your alarm and an emergency: the moment a sensor trips, a UL-listed monitoring center sees it, verifies it and dispatches Atlanta-area police, fire or EMS if you don’t answer.

Monitoring covers everything connected to your panel: burglar and intrusion alarms, monitored smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leak and freeze sensors, panic and medical buttons, and, for businesses, hold-up and duress alarms. Your Qolsys IQ4 panel talks to the center over LTE cellular with Wi-Fi as backup, so a cut phone line or an internet outage never takes you offline.

We’ve monitored homes and businesses from our Snellville office since 2004, with an A+ BBB rating and a 5.0 average across 640+ Google reviews. Monitoring starts at $49.99/month with a professionally installed system, and we can take over monitoring for most existing systems from ADT, Vivint and others. Request a free quote or call (770) 771-5502.

Process

How It Works

From the first call to a fully monitored home or business, usually within a week.

Free Consultation

We walk your home, listen to what you want to control and automate, and map out the devices that fit how you actually live.

01

Custom System Design

We design a system around your home, not a generic package, choosing the right mix of alarms, cameras, and automation for your budget.

02

Professional Installation

Our local technicians handle mounting, wiring, and testing in a single visit, then walk you through everything before we leave.

03

Ongoing Monitoring & Support

Once installed, your system is backed by around-the-clock monitoring and a local team that answers when you call.

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What Our Monitoring Covers

One monitoring plan watches every sensor on your panel, around the clock

Burglar & Intrusion Alarms

Door, window, motion and glass-break sensors are verified by an operator who calls your contact list, then dispatches police if the alarm isn’t cancelled.

Fire, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide

Monitored detectors alert the center even when nobody is home, and fire dispatch happens immediately, no verification call required.

Water, Freeze & Environmental

Leak sensors under water heaters and sinks and freeze sensors in crawlspaces trigger alerts before a small problem becomes a flooded floor.

Panic, Medical & Duress

Keyfob and app panic buttons for homes; silent hold-up and duress codes for retail and offices that summon police without alerting an intruder.

Cellular Backup & Supervision

LTE communication with Wi-Fi backup, plus daily supervision signals so the center knows your panel is online and will alert you if it goes quiet.

Pricing

Monitoring is billed monthly and priced by what is connected to the system, not by how many alarms happen. Typical Atlanta pricing:

  • Home alarm monitoring with app control: from $49.99/month, included in every J&J home security package with free installation
  • Video and smart home add-ons: about $5–$15/month for camera clip storage and automation on the same plan
  • Commercial alarm monitoring: $45–$100/month depending on zones, open/close reporting and fire supervision
  • Takeover of an existing system: often no equipment cost beyond a communicator upgrade, with monitoring at the same rates

There are no per-dispatch fees from us. Your city or county may charge for excessive false alarms, which is why we configure entry delays and pet-immune sensors carefully.

Professional vs. Self-Monitoring

  • Someone always answers. Self-monitoring depends on you seeing the alert. A monitoring center sees it within seconds, every hour of the year.
  • Verified dispatch. Operators call your contacts to rule out false alarms, then send Atlanta, Gwinnett, DeKalb, Cobb or Fulton responders with the exact address and alarm type.
  • Fire doesn’t wait. Monitored smoke detectors dispatch immediately, which is the difference between a kitchen fire and a total loss when the house is empty.
  • Insurance discounts. Most homeowner and business policies discount premiums for professionally monitored alarm and fire systems; we provide the certificate.
  • Works when the internet doesn’t. LTE communication means a router reboot or an outage doesn’t silence your system.

Already own a system? Ask about monitoring takeover. Pair it with security cameras so every alarm comes with video.

Why Choose J&J Security Systems for Alarm Monitoring?

Local installers, UL-listed monitoring and a phone number a person answers

Proven
Expertise

Protecting homes and businesses across Georgia since 2004, we bring over 20 years of hands-on experience designing, installing, and maintaining customized security systems.

Tailored Solutions

Every property is different, and your security system should be too. We recommend equipment based on your layout, risks, and budget, not a generic package.

Professional
Installation

Correct sensor placement, camera angles, system configuration, and testing help ensure your security system performs the way it should from day one.

Honest
Recommendations

We focus on solving your security needs, not selling you equipment you don't need.

Local Georgia
Experts

J&J is locally based in Snellville and installs and services security systems throughout metro Atlanta and Georgia.

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Johnny showed up on time. He got right to work enabled my system to be functional again. I found me a new friend Thanks
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Johnny has been extremely professional, reliable, and personable throughout all of our interactions. He is responsive when contacted, shows up on time for appointments, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the job is completed thoroughly and correctly. I would highly recommend Johnny for any security needs. His dedication and attention to detail truly set him apart.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does alarm monitoring cost in Atlanta?

Home monitoring starts at $49.99/month and is included in every J&J package with free installation. Commercial monitoring runs $45–$100/month depending on the system. Video and smart home features add roughly $5–$15/month.

What happens when my alarm goes off?

The monitoring center receives the signal within seconds, calls the contacts on your list to verify, and dispatches police, fire or EMS to your address if the alarm isn’t cancelled with your passcode. Fire and CO alarms dispatch immediately. You also get an app notification at the same time.

Can you monitor a system another company installed?

In most cases, yes. We take over ADT, Vivint, Brinks and locally installed systems by reprogramming or replacing the communicator, and monitor them at our standard rates.

Does monitoring work without internet?

Yes. The IQ4 panel communicates over LTE cellular, with Wi-Fi as a second path. Monitoring continues through internet and power outages thanks to the panel’s battery backup.

Is there a contract?

Monitoring is billed monthly. Call (770) 771-5502 and we will explain the current agreement terms and options before you commit to anything.

Will I be charged for false alarms?

Not by J&J. Some Atlanta-area cities and counties charge after repeated false dispatches, so we register your system where required and configure it to minimize nuisance alarms.

Can I get a monitoring certificate for my insurance?

Yes. We provide a certificate of monitoring for your insurer on request; most carriers discount premiums for monitored burglar and fire alarms.

Do you monitor businesses too?

Yes. Commercial monitoring includes open/close reporting, hold-up and duress codes, fire alarm supervision and multi-site accounts. See our commercial security systems.

24/7 Alarm Monitoring Across Metro Atlanta & Georgia

Based in Snellville, J&J Security Systems installs and monitors alarm systems throughout Metro Atlanta and surrounding Georgia communities.