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What Is Olarm Command Centre? A Guide for Monitoring & Response Companies
A complete guide to Olarm Command Centre for alarm monitoring companies and armed response businesses. Learn how to manage devices, receive signals, and collaborate with partners from one cloud platform.
Smart Security for Estates, Complexes & Gated Communities in South Africa
How estates, complexes, and gated communities across South Africa are using Olarm to give residents app control, faster armed response signals, and centralised security management.
How to Upgrade Your Alarm System Without Replacing It
Your alarm works fine – it just can’t talk to your phone. Here’s how to add smart control to your existing system for a fraction of the cost of replacing it.
The 2G Shutdown Is Coming: What Alarm Installers Need to Do Now
BT will begin switching off its 2G network from May 2029, with a UK-wide deadline of 2033. Here's what alarm installers and monitoring companies need to know about upgrading legacy communicators.
Partner Affiliations: How Installers and Monitoring Companies Collaborate on Olarm
How Olarm's Partner Affiliations feature lets installers, monitoring companies, and armed response businesses share device responsibilities through Command Centre.
Managing 1,000+ Alarm Sites From One Dashboard
How armed response companies and large security installers use Olarm Command Centre to manage thousands of alarm communicators, plan hardware upgrades, and keep their fleet healthy.
Simplified Alarm Signal Routing for Monitoring Centres
How Olarm SIGNALS PROXY delivers alarm signals to monitoring software without firewall rules, static IPs, or complex network configuration. A guide for ARCs and monitoring companies.
How Remote Connect Eliminates Unnecessary Site Visits for Alarm Installers
Olarm Remote Connect lets alarm installers program panels remotely using their existing UDL software. No site visit needed. Here's how it works and what it supports.
Smart Alarm Apps in South Africa: What Every Homeowner Should Know in 2026
The complete guide to smart alarm apps in South Africa. Compare Olarm, FSK ArmMe, and ADT SecureAjax – which one works with your existing IDS or Paradox system?
Olarm MAX Now Supports Honeywell Galaxy Alarm Panels
Olarm MAX now supports Honeywell Galaxy G2, Galaxy Dimension, and Galaxy G3 alarm panels. Control your Galaxy alarm from the Olarm App with full zone labels and Remote Connect.
Olarm Video: Faster, More Reliable Camera Streaming
Olarm MAX V1.8.0 brings faster video streaming connections and better network recovery. View your security cameras alongside your alarm in the Olarm App.
New: IDS X-Series Stay Arm Profiles on Olarm MAX
Olarm MAX V1.6.2 adds support for up to 4 stay arm profiles per partition on IDS X-Series panels. More granular home security control from the Olarm App.
Olarm MAX Now Supports DSC Neo Alarm Panels
Olarm MAX V1.6.0 adds full support for DSC Neo alarm panels — HS2016, HS2032, HS2064, and HS2128. Control your DSC Neo from your phone with the Olarm App.
Revolutionising Security: The JVA-Olarm Electric Fence Integration
Olarm announces JVA Electric Fence Integration
Connect, control, and monitor more: Olarm ships the Olarm LINK
The Olarm smart ecosystem is expanding - allowing users and response companies to monitor and control more devices remotely.
App-enable Centurion Gate Motors with Olarm LINK
Explore how the Olarm LINK app supercharges Centurion Gate Motors for unparalleled security and convenience.
How Security Companies are Elevating Protection with Olarm
Sophisticated design & ease of installation makes Olarm the perfect choice for Security Companies.
The Olarm App Incorporates Panic App Functionality
The Olarm App includes Panic App functionlity which sends panic signals to your Armed Response & linked users.
Don't Forget to Arm Your Home Again with Arm Reminders
Get peace of mind from knowing that the Olarm App will send you Arm reminders at a specific time if your Olarm is not armed.
Receive zone activity alerts when the Alarm System is disarmed
The Olarm APP can send you zone activity alerts if there is activity on a zone even when disarmed.
The Future of Security: Why Security Companies choose Olarm
Top security companies in South Africa and abroad choose Olarm as its quick and easy to install and provides consumers with a great experience.
Bridging Access Control & Connectivity with Olarm LINK
The Olarm LINK in combination with Olarm PRO 4G brings the ultimate level of connectivity to Access Control systems.
Olarm PRO 4G Alarm Communicator as a Dual-Path Supervised Premises Transceiver
The Olarm PRO 4G is the ultimate Dual Path Supervised Premises Transceiver (SPT) to help connect Alarm Panels to Alarm Receiving Centres (ARC).
Olarm IDS App | Super easy to install
Remotely control IDS 805, IDS 806, IDS X16, and IDS X64 alarm systems with the Olarm IDS App
Olarm Paradox App | Managed 4G and Wifi Dual SIM Communicator
Remotely control Paradox alarm systems using the Olarm Paradox App and Olarm PRO 4G & Wifi communicator
Olarm Paradox Alarm App | Managed 4G and Wifi Dual SIM Communicator
Remotely monitor & control select Paradox alarm systems using the Olarm Paradox App and Olarm PRO 4G & Wifi communicator
Olarm DSC Alarm App
Olarm DSC Alarm App enables the remote monitoring & control of DSC PowerSeries Alarm Systems
Connecting Olarm to an Alarm System | Easy to install Security App
Olarm alarm communicators have been designed to be quick and easy to connect to any supported alarm system
Olarm Texecom Alarm App | Easy to install
Olarm's Texecom Alarm App enables remote monitoring & control of select Premier and Premier Elite Alarm Panels
Olarm's GSM communicator now with LoRaWAN™ & Sigfox
Olarm's latest GSM communicator, the Olarm MAX, is 0G enabled using LoRaWAN™ & Sigfox LPWAN radio technologies
OSPAs Celebrate Olarm's Innovation as Outstanding Security Integrator
Olarm has been awarded the winner as 'Outstanding Security Integrator’ and was a finalist for 'Outstanding New Product' for the 2023 South African edition of The OSPAs - The Outstanding Security Performance Awards.