Alarm Systems · Guide

Intruder Alarms for Shops and Businesses

Panic buttons at the till, shutter contacts, zones and staff codes for commercial premises.

An alarm only protects you if it makes noise before the intruder is inside.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Shutter and door contacts on every entry.
  • Motion sensors in stockrooms and offices.
  • Panic buttons at tills and reception.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-03Updated 2026-10-032 min read
On this page01. Typical layout02. FAQ
Motion sensor
Quick answer

Business alarms protect doors, roller shutters, stockrooms and offices after hours, and give staff panic buttons during the day. Zones show exactly where a breach happened, individual staff codes record who armed and disarmed, and linking the alarm to CCTV lets you check an alert from your phone before reacting.

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Key takeaways

  • Shutter and door contacts on every entry.
  • Motion sensors in stockrooms and offices.
  • Panic buttons at tills and reception.
  • Individual staff codes and logs.
  • Link to CCTV to verify alarms.

01Typical layout

Shop frontShutter contact + motion sensor
TillPanic button
StockroomMotion sensor + door contact
Office / safeSeparate zone
OutsideSiren with strobe

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02Frequently asked questions

Do shops need panic buttons?

They are a simple way for staff to raise an alarm during robberies and are common at tills and reception.

Can I see who disarmed the alarm?

Yes, with individual user codes the panel logs each arm and disarm.

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