What is another word for burglar alarm?
Pronunciation: [bˈɜːɡləɹ ɐlˈɑːm] (IPA) 
A burglar alarm is a security system designed to detect and alert individuals to the presence of an intruder attempting to enter a building or property. There are several other terms commonly used as synonyms for the term 'burglar alarm'. These include security alarm, anti-theft system, intrusion detection system, security system, motion detector, security device, perimeter alarm system, and surveillance system. These terms are all used to describe systems that can detect unauthorized entry and alert individuals to the potential threat. Each term has its connotations, but they all refer to the same idea of protecting property and individuals from theft and burglary.
