Anti-squatter alarms
Protect empty flats, second homes, inherited properties or homes on the market by detecting entry the very moment it happens, before an occupation can take hold.
With squatters, whoever reacts first wins
The occupation of an empty property is a problem that's resolved — or made far worse — in the first few hours. When someone gets into an empty home, every minute counts: the sooner the entry is detected and verified, the easier it is to act and stop the situation taking root. Once days have passed, everything becomes slower and more costly.
That's why an anti-squatter alarm doesn't wait for the problem to already be entrenched: it acts at the crucial stage, the break-in itself. The moment a door or window opens, or movement is detected inside a home that should be empty, the Alarm Receiving Centre verifies it and instantly alerts the authorities and the owner.
It's the protection built for the most common scenario in Catalonia: the home that spells long stretches with nobody in it. Second homes on the coast, inherited flats, properties for sale or to let, village houses opened up only in summer. In all of them, the system protects the property even when there's nobody inside.
Built for unoccupied properties
To anyone looking to occupy it, an empty house is a silent opportunity. There's no one to notice the forced door, no neighbours who know you're away, no quick response. The alarm turns that equation on its head: it turns a house left "on its own" into a house watched from a distance.
The system stays connected to the Centre even if the power is cut or there's no Wi-Fi, thanks to the back-up battery and its own mobile communication link. And you can check on the property from your phone whenever you like, without having to travel there.
- Detection of doors and windows opening
- Motion detection inside
- Image verification before alerting
- Alert to the authorities and the owner
A complete system, not a standalone gadget
Each device has a job —to detect, verify, deter and alert— and they all work together under the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC). It isn't a standalone gadget that just makes noise, but a system that checks what's happening and acts for you, one you control entirely from your phone.
Control panel
The brain of the system: it arms, disarms and connects to the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) in an instant.
Verification camera
It records and visually verifies what happens indoors the moment an alarm goes off.
Outdoor 360° camera
It watches the perimeter day and night and spots an intruder before they get in.
Photo-detector
It detects movement and sends an instant photo to the ARC to verify the alert.
Entry detector
It alerts you the moment a protected door or window is opened.
Key-fob remote
Arm and disarm your alarm from your pocket, with a built-in SOS button.
SOS button
Call for urgent help from the ARC with a single tap, wherever you are.
Smart lock
It reinforces your door and lets you control it from your phone; an extra layer against tampering.
Anti-jamming detector
It detects attempts to jam the signal and keeps your home always connected.
Deterrent plaque
The visible sign that your home is protected by Securitas Direct (Verisure): it deters before anything happens.
Control app
Arm, disarm and check your property's status from your phone, anytime.
Costa Brava, inland and city: where it's needed most
Along the Costa Brava and the Catalan coast, seasonal homes are everywhere — sitting practically empty from October to June. Inland, there are the inherited village houses opened up only for the local fiesta and in summer. And in the cities, the flats for sale or to let that stand empty between one tenant and the next. They all share the same risk, and they all come out ahead if they detect entry in time.
If your home is in the province of Girona or the Maresme region — two areas with plenty of second homes — the approach is the same: protect the access points, verify any incident and raise the alarm without you having to keep an eye on anything.
An alarm doesn't replace the legal route, but it acts where the law still can't reach: at the moment of entry. The sooner the break-in is detected, the more room there is to stop it getting worse.
From the first call to sleeping soundly
From your first contact to having your home or business protected takes just a few days, with no building work and no obligation whatsoever.
Free security assessment
An advisor assesses your home or business at no cost and with no obligation, and recommends the protection you really need.
Installation with no building work
An engineer fits the sensors, camera and panel in a few hours and leaves the system ready and explained the same day.
24/7 monitoring
At the first trigger, the Alarm Receiving Centre verifies what has happened and alerts the authorities and you instantly.
Monthly plans with installation included
Guide figures. The exact price is worked out with a free assessment.
Basic home
Flats and simple homes with few entry points.
- Installation included
- Basic or promotional kit
- 24/7 connection to the ARC
- Control from the app
Standard home
Houses with more entry points or extra devices.
- Installation included
- Equipment tailored to the property
- Detectors with image verification
- Verification and alerts to the authorities
Business or premises
Shops, offices and premises with specific needs.
- Installation included
- Bespoke configuration
- Protection for entry points and zones
- Remote multi-user management
*Guide prices reviewed on 17/03/2026 using public sources and industry comparison sites. Securitas Direct does not publish a single fixed rate: the final price depends on the type of property, the number of entry points, the equipment installed and the current promotion. Installation is included according to the company's official information.
What people who already sleep soundly say
“They broke into the block and didn't come anywhere near us: they saw the plaque and the camera and left. We sleep much more easily now.”
María, Mataró“The installation was quick and needed no building work. Now I keep an eye on the house in the village from my phone, even 100 km away.”
Jordi, Girona“My mother lives alone and, with the SOS button, the whole family breathes easier. One touch and the monitoring centre springs into action.”
Lucía, ReusSecuritas Direct and Verisure: the same security, two names
When you search for an alarm in Catalonia, two names come up that tend to cause confusion: Securitas Direct and Verisure. It's worth clearing this up, because a lot of people assume they're separate companies —and they aren't: it's the same alarm company. Verisure is the group's international brand name and, in Spain, its service was known for years as Securitas Direct. The equipment, the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) —the monitoring centre that keeps watch over your alarm— the image verification and the technical service are exactly the same, whichever name you search for.
So whether you're looking to sign up for Securitas Direct alarms or Verisure alarms, this website serves you just the same: we advise you on Securitas Direct (Verisure) systems for your home, your second home or your business, with a free, no-obligation security assessment. Our aim is simple and down to earth: to solve your security problem, protect you against break-ins and squatting, and give you the peace of mind of knowing that, if something happens, someone verifies it and acts for you, 24 hours a day.
Why do so many people in Catalonia choose Securitas Direct (Verisure) alarms? Above all for one reason: they don't just make noise. When a sensor detects an intrusion, the signal reaches the Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), which checks what has happened —by image or audio— and, if the threat is real, alerts the police and calls you. That verification is what turns an alarm into real protection, because it cuts down false alarms and speeds up the response when it matters most. On top of that come the details you notice day to day: installation with no building work in a few hours, control from your phone to arm and disarm remotely, the visible deterrent plaque you can see from the street, and an in-house technical service that responds when you need it.
It doesn't matter what you want to protect —a flat in the town centre, a villa on the coast, a house that sits empty for part of the year or a shop at street level—: the Securitas Direct and Verisure system is scaled to your specific case during the security assessment, so you pay only for what you genuinely need. Tell us what your home or business is like and we'll put together a clear quote, with no hidden lock-ins and no small print, so you can decide with all the information on the table.
The questions we hear most
Is the anti-squatter alarm from Securitas Direct and from Verisure the same?
Yes. Securitas Direct and Verisure are the same company (Verisure is the group's international brand; in Spain it was known for years as Securitas Direct). The anti-squatter protection —detecting entry, verifying it and raising the alarm— is the same under either name.
How does an anti-squatter alarm detect squatting?
It detects unauthorised entry the moment it happens —before anyone moves in— using door and window sensors and motion sensors, and it verifies the incident so it can raise the alarm immediately.
Does it work for an empty home or second residence?
That's exactly its main use: empty flats, second homes, inherited properties or homes up for sale. Because it's connected to the ARC, it acts even when no one is inside.
Is it legal and effective against squatting?
The alarm acts at the crucial stage: entry. The sooner the intrusion is detected and verified, the faster the response, which makes it much harder for the occupation to take hold.
Free security assessment + installation included
- A tailored assessment, with no obligation
- Installation with no building work, in a few hours
- 24/7 Alarm Receiving Centre, 365 days a year
- An engineer in your part of Catalonia
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