Security During Power Outage: How Your System Stays Protected
Power outages are when your home is most vulnerable. SECUTER’s built-in battery backup and cellular monitoring ensure your security system never goes offline, even when the grid does.
Schedule ConsultationThe Danger of Unprotected Power Outages
Burglars and opportunistic criminals know that power outages disable most home security systems. Without backup power, your sensors, cameras, and alarm panel all go dark simultaneously.
Storm-Related Break-Ins
FBI data shows property crime increases significantly during severe weather events and extended power outages. Criminals exploit the chaos and darkness, knowing most alarm systems are offline.
Deliberate Power Cuts
Experienced burglars may cut power to your home at the breaker box or utility meter before attempting entry. Without battery backup, your entire security system shuts down instantly.
Extended Grid Failures
Major storms, infrastructure failures, and heat waves can cause outages lasting hours or days. Homes without backup-equipped security are unprotected for the entire duration.
Lost Camera Footage
Security cameras without backup power stop recording during outages. Critical evidence of criminal activity during blackouts is lost forever, making prosecution difficult or impossible.
How SECUTER Maintains Protection
SECUTER designs every system with power resilience as a core feature, not an afterthought. Multiple layers of backup ensure continuous monitoring regardless of grid conditions.
Instant Battery Switchover
The moment power drops, your SECUTER panel switches to its built-in rechargeable battery within milliseconds. There is zero gap in protection during the transition.
Cellular Communication Active
Because SECUTER uses cellular rather than WiFi, your alarm signals continue reaching our monitoring center even when your router and modem lose power.
Monitoring Center Alerted
Our 24/7 monitoring operators receive an automatic power-loss notification from your system and place your property on heightened alert status until power is restored.
Power Protection Features
24-Hour Battery Backup
Every SECUTER control panel includes a lithium rechargeable battery providing up to 24 hours of continuous operation. Extended battery modules are available for areas prone to prolonged outages.
Cellular Stays Connected
Cellular towers have their own backup generators. While your internet goes down with the power, SECUTER’s cellular link to our monitoring center remains fully operational throughout the outage.
Optional UPS Camera Backup
SECUTER technicians can install dedicated UPS units for your security cameras, keeping them recording for hours during outages. Critical footage is preserved on local storage and uploaded once power returns.
Power Loss Notifications
Receive instant mobile alerts when your home loses power and again when it is restored. Our monitoring center tracks outage duration and proactively contacts you if battery reserves run low.
Plans with Battery Backup Included
Every SECUTER plan includes built-in battery backup and cellular monitoring at no extra charge.
SIGNAL
24-hour battery backup, cellular monitoring, power loss alerts, and full sensor coverage.
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Everything in Signal plus smart lock integration, extended sensor range, and app control.
View DetailsCONNECT
Full suite with UPS camera backup option, priority dispatch, and complete home automation.
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