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Serious school security, built on one platform

Q: How can schools better manage buildings after hours?

School facilities are often used long after classes end for athletics, performances, meetings, and community events. Alarm.com helps staff maintain visibility into campus activity and manage access across buildings without relying on manual processes or unnecessary trips back to campus.

Q: How can schools maintain consistent security across multiple campuses?

Whether managing two schools or an entire district, maintaining consistent security policies can be challenging. Alarm.com helps districts standardize user management, security settings, and operational oversight while allowing each campus to manage its day-to-day activities.

Q: How can schools make better use of limited staff and resources?

Many schools are expected to do more with fewer personnel. By bringing security, access, video, and operational insights together in one platform, Alarm.com helps staff spend less time managing separate systems and more time focusing on students, educators, and campus operations.

Schools rely on dozens of systems to manage safety, facilities, and daily operations. Alarm.com brings them together.

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Centralized control for admins and facilities

One global view

Monitor all systems across every building from one dashboard, with custom reports and real-time alerts.

Low friction management

Reduce downtime with automatic updates and 24/7 system health monitoring.

Faster investigations

Use natural language to search history, supporting audits, compliance, and efficient incident review.

AI Deterrence

Automated talk-down warnings call out clothing and scene details to deter trespassers before they act.

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What You Get

Simplify administration across your campus

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Automatic user provisioning

Automate user creation and deletion through third-party directory integration such as Azure Active Directory and SCIM.

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Centralized control

Granular control of schedules, permissions, and automation rules including SSO integration for login management.

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Low-friction cloud management

Get automatic updates and 24/7 system health monitoring. No on-site servers to maintain.

Operational simplicity

Simple mobile and web interfaces make it easy for admins and facilities teams to manage security without training.

Automatic user provisioning

Automate user creation and deletion through third-party directory integration such as Azure Active Directory and SCIM.
Centralized control

Granular control of schedules, permissions, and automation rules including SSO integration for login management.
Low-friction cloud management

Get automatic updates and 24/7 system health monitoring. No on-site servers to maintain.
Operational simplicity

Simple mobile and web interfaces make it easy for admins and facilities teams to manage security without training.

Gunshot Detection

Instant response when every second counts

Detect gunshots in under a second using patented acoustic and infrared technology with greater than 99.9% accuracy.

At occurance, staff, monitoring operators, and first responders are automatically alerted with precise location information to accelerate emergency response.

Gunshot Detection

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Modernize Without Replacing

Add cloud management to your existing hardware

Modernize school security without starting from scratch. Alarm.com extends cloud-management to hundreds of brands of cameras, access control hardware, fire panels, and intrusion systems already installed across your campus.

Third-Party Camera Support

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Automated Reports

Build customizable, recurring reports and schedule via email or export them to CSV for audits, compliance, and operations review.

Explore Reports

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Access Control

Secure every door with unified access management.

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Video Surveillance

AI-powered video with real-time and proactive alerts.

Intrusion Detection

Detect threats fast with intelligent protection.

Energy Management

Reduce energy costs with smart automation.

Intercom

See and speak with visitors, and control who gets in.

Fire Safety

Reliable fire communication and monitoring.

Remote Site Security

Protect mobile assets anywhere.

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Fleet Management

Track vehicles and improve fleet efficiency.

Protect Your Employees

One touch connects to emergency help.

Gunshot Detection

Instantly detect gunshots for faster response.

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Connect with a local pro

Tell us about your property and your priorities.

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Build one unified system

Design a system tailored to your property, budget, and business goals.

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Deploy and scale

Expert installation gets you up and running, with the flexibility to expand.

Frequently asked questions

How can schools manage staff, substitute, and contractor access more efficiently?

Schools have a constant flow of employees, substitutes, vendors, and contractors moving through campus. Alarm.com helps administrators manage user permissions more efficiently, making it easier to provide appropriate access while reducing administrative work and maintaining greater accountability.

How can schools better manage buildings after hours?

How can schools reduce administrative workload related to campus operations?

School leaders already balance student safety, facilities, staffing, and day-to-day operations. Alarm.com centralizes security and operational management into one platform, helping reduce manual tasks and giving administrators quicker access to the information they need to keep campuses running smoothly.

How can schools maintain consistent security across multiple campuses?

Can Alarm.com adapt to changing school schedules?

School schedules change throughout the year with holidays, professional development days, athletic events, summer programs, and community activities. Alarm.com makes it easier to adjust schedules, access permissions, and automated routines so campus operations can adapt without unnecessary manual changes.

How can schools make better use of limited staff and resources?

How can schools better manage buildings after hours?

School campuses often remain active long after the final bell. Athletic events, performances, after-school programs, community meetings, and maintenance crews can all require access to different areas at different times. Alarm.com helps schools manage these changing schedules with centralized access control, automated security routines, and visibility into campus activity. Staff can grant the right people access when needed, confirm buildings are secured afterward, and reduce the time spent coordinating after-hours operations across campus.