Things you should know before installing an alarm at home 2026

Don't worry, you're not the only one worried about security. In Spain it is estimated that there are more than a million alarms installed , and it is expected that in the coming years the figure will not stop growing. It is normal, housing is our greatest asset and want to protect it It is a natural and logical feeling.

Now, to get it right when it comes to install an alarm at home It is not enough to want to do it. On the market there are a lot of alternatives of all prices, technologies and colors. Knowing which one and how it interests us the most is essential for security.

And not only that; Once we have the alarm at home, we should know how to have some basic knowledge about how it works to get the most out of it. Ultimately, our success depends on how we act in an emergency situation .

That is why in this article we want to ask some general questions that you will probably have before or after installing the alarm at home. Remember that having doubts is healthy and even advisable; nothing should be left to chance and less security.

How long are security camera recordings kept?

Video surveillance in the home has done its job and now it is your turn to know how to manage the recordings of the home. security camera . How much time do I have to act and take legal measures?

In accordance with article 22.3 of the Organic Law 3/2018 , of December 5, on Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights (known as LOPDGDD), “The data will be deleted in the maximum period of one month from its collection ”.

That is, you have 30 days to manage the recording before losing it . Previous regulations spoke of a "cancellation period" but now express mention is made of the deletion of files.

Within that period, if the images prove "the commission of acts that threaten the integrity of people, property or facilities”, you will have the obligation to communicate the existence of the material in a maximum period of 72 hours from its collection (for subsequent delivery to the authorities).

How to view security camera recordings?

Okay, the motion sensor The alarm has gone off, activating the security camera. Where can I consult the recording? As you can imagine, things vary a lot depending on the type of video surveillance system.

Let's assume that you have a IP camera as  which include an Alarm, and that you have an associated app that you downloaded at the time of contracting. The aforementioned camera will send the images via Wi-Fi to a network video recorder or NVR.

From that storage they will then be sent either to the corresponding central office and/or to the customer mobile phone . That is, yours. You will be able to access the recordings within the legal period allowed, and do whatever you want: monitor, record, manage sequences.

Needless to say, IP cameras have a micro SD card in which they store all those tons of hours of video surveillance.

How does having a surveillance camera affect my privacy?

Until not many years ago the issue of video surveillance It was a real jungle; It was recorded indiscriminately and then very few protocols were followed for the processing of that information. Today everything is different thanks to the famous Data Protection Law .

How does it affect you when installing a security camera at home? First we must clarify that You can only record the inside of your home , and garden or gate to have it in a single-family layout. If you want to capture common areas of a building you will need express permission from the neighborhood community.

That said, the regulations do not prohibit capturing your house, but it does prohibit including people in them. Obviously, installing the alarm has been precisely for catch thieves red-handed . Therefore, you must meet a series of requirements:

• Register in the General Data Protection Registry of the Spanish Agency (AEPD). You can access through [ this link ].
• Signal with an approved sign the existence of video surveillance at home. Be careful, because Any type of visual element does not work .
• Block access to the recording with username and password by the responsible owner. Applicable for services that operate over the Internet.
• As we have already said in previous sections, keep the images for at least one month since his capture .

How do I contact the alarm in case of emergency?

There are two types of alarms on the market; those that have quotas and those that do not. Or rather: the alarms connected to CRA and the conventional ones. We remember that the former communicate instantly with ahubof professionals in case of emergency.

This response is automatic and is contemplated in the system protocol. In fact, yes you pay a monthly payment It is because you are also paying for the maintenance of these personnel who ensures your safety 24 hours a day .

The alarm connected to the central unit, in addition to notifying the CRA, will also send a alert signal to your mobile . But what if your alarm isn't like that? You bought it on Amazon and you don't know how to contact it in case of emergency.

Well then, the regulations indicates that even if it is a device without connection to CRA, the manufacturer is obliged to have a means of communication with the user . It can be through SMS, an app, a phone call or even email. It doesn't matter.

The issue is that you have it. This obligation is expressed in this way so that in the event of a trip, the alarm does not remain ringing on uninterruptedly. Therefore, if you are going to buy a device without installments, first make sure that has the right technology .

There are many other common doubts that arise when installing an alarm at home, but with this information you can start preparing now .

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