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Alarm.com, Inc.
TypePublic
Nasdaq: ALRM
S&P 600 component
Industry
Founded2000; 26 years ago (2000)
HeadquartersTysons, Virginia, U.S.
Key peopleSteve Trundle (president and CEO)
RevenueIncrease $1.01 billion (2025)[1]
Increase US$132 million (2025)[2]
Number of employees
2,058 (2025)[3]
Websitealarm.com

Alarm.com, Inc. is an American technology company that provides cloud-based services for remote control, home automation, and alarm monitoring services. The company was founded in 2000 as a spinoff from MicroStrategy (now Strategy Inc.). The company is based in Tysons, Virginia.

History

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Alarm.com was founded in 2000 by Jean-Paul Martin and Alison J. Slavin as part of MicroStrategy's research and development unit.[4][5][6] Microstrategy founder Michael J. Saylor spent $2 million to acquire dozens of premium domain names, including Alarm.com.[7] The company's initial product technology sent consumers and businesses alerts via email, text message, or voice mail when their alarms were triggered.[6]

In 2003, the company launched its first web-based monitoring product.[6]

In February 2009, Alarm.com was acquired in a management buyout led by venture capital firm ABS Capital Partners and private equity firm Egis Capital, for $27.7 million.[8][9] At the time of the acquisition, the company had 150,000 customers and its products were reportedly sold by 800 North American dealers. Shortly before the acquisition, the company had launched a remote video monitoring product that sent alerts to mobile phones.[10][11]

In July 2011, the company announced the addition of remote control property heating and cooling capabilities to its emPower home automation platform.[12]

In 2012, Technology Crossover Ventures invested $136 million in the company.[13]

In June 2015, Alarm.com issued an IPO at $14 a share.[14] ABS Capital Partners and Technology Crossover Ventures, which invested $136 million in the company, remained the majority shareholders.[14] The company reported revenue of $167.3 million at the time.[13]

In 2016, Alarm.com integrated its cloud-based connected home platform with Amazon's Echo wireless speaker and voice-command devices, as well as the HomeKit-compatible Apple TV.[15]

In October 2019, the company acquired OpenEye, a provider of commercial Cloud-managed video surveillance products.[16]

In 2020, Alarm.com acquired indoor gunshot detection technology company Shooter Detection Systems for an undisclosed sum.[17]

In 2022, the company announced a "smart" arming feature that auto-arms and disarms alarms based on user activity.[18] In October 2022, the company acquired St. Louis-based Noonlight, a provider of mobile apps for connecting people to emergency services.[19]

In 2023, Alarm.com acquired Warsaw, Poland–based EBS, a manufacturer of smart communicators for alarm systems.[20]

The company reported $1.1 billion in revenue in 2025,[1] with 2,058 employees.[3]

Services

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Alarm.com offers a cloud-based platform for smart home and business operating systems.[21] Its connected property IoT platform reportedly provides security connectivity for about 10 million properties, and works with about 10,000 service providers.[21] The platform enables subscribers to secure and monitor their properties via web-based and mobile applications, as well as through integrations with Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Google Home and Amazon Alexa.[22][15] Monitoring services include contracts through third-party contractors such as ADT.[23] Services include interactive security, video monitoring, energy management and home automation, and are enabled through various hardware and device partnerships.[24]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Alarm.com Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results". sec.gov. February 19, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Alarm.com, Inc. Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025". U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2026-02-19. Retrieved 2026-09-06.
  3. 1 2 "Alarm.com Holdings Inc. (via Public) / Annual Report for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2025 (Form 10-K)".
  4. ↑ "Alarm.Com Holdings Inc". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Heath, Thomas (June 26, 2015). "Virginia-based 'connected home' firm Alarm.com debuts on Nasdaq". Washington Post. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  6. 1 2 3 Takahashi, Dean (February 18, 2009). "Alarm.com buys out its owners for $27.7 million".
  7. ↑ Canellis, David (March 21, 2025). "Deep dive: How Michael Saylor came back from losing $6B in 1 day". Blockworks Inc.
  8. ↑ "'Industry is still attractive': Alarm.com CEO part of investor buyout from MicroStrategy". Security Systems News. 1 April 2009.
  9. ↑ Meikle, Brad (30 May 2025). "ABS Capital locks up Alarm.com in all-equity deal". Buyouts Insider.
  10. ↑ Honovich, John (27 July 2009). "Alarm.com Examined". IPVM.
  11. ↑ Kellner, Mark (12 August 2009). "YOUR TECH: Cell phone controls alarm system". Washington Times.
  12. ↑ Nacelewicz, Tess. "'Extreme Temps' helps keep customers 'sticky'". www.securitysystemsnews.com.
  13. 1 2 Entwistle, Martha. "Prime time for Alarm.com IPO". www.securitysystemsnews.com.
  14. 1 2 Armental, Maria (2015-06-26). "Alarm.com's IPO Prices at $14 a Share". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  15. 1 2 "Smart-home service provider Alarm.com integrates Apple TV and Amazon Echo into its cloud-based platform". TechHive. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
  16. ↑ Bosch, Rodney (November 7, 2019). "Alarm.com Reports Q3 Results, Talks OpenEye Buy".
  17. ↑ Staff, S. S. I. (December 15, 2020). "Alarm.com Adds Gunshot Detection With Shooter Detection Systems Buy".
  18. ↑ "Alarm.com announces Smart Arming feature". www.securitysystemsnews.com.
  19. ↑ "St. Louis tech startup that developed safety app acquired by public company". St. Louis Business Journal. October 20, 2022.
  20. ↑ "Alarm.com Buys Polish Security Communicator Manufacturer EBS | SDM Magazine". www.sdmmag.com.
  21. 1 2 "Alarm.com Conference: ALRM Pivots From Home Security to Connected Property Platform, AI Video Upside".
  22. ↑ "Securing Your Borders, Remotely - NYTimes.com". NY Times. 30 April 2009. Retrieved 2011-10-13.
  23. ↑ Bosch, Rodney (August 7, 2020). "What Will Become of Alarm.com's Tight Affiliation With ADT?".
  24. ↑ https://www.securityinformed.com/tags/video-surveillance/insights/smart-home-products-security-companies-engage-customers-co-6145-ga-co-14233-ga.21201.html
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