# Sector Alarm

> One app puts you in control from anywhere, anytime

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sector.sectoralarm](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sector.sectoralarm)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.sector.sectoralarm`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sector Alarm Group
- **Category:** HOUSE\_AND\_HOME
- **Downloads:** 776,557
- **Rating:** 3.42 / 5 (5,713 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.82.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2013-06-06
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sector.sectoralarm)
- **Website:** [http://www.sectoralarm.com](http://www.sectoralarm.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.sectoralarm.com/privacy](https://www.sectoralarm.com/privacy)

## Description

The Sector Alarm App puts home security in your hands anywhere, anytime. Arm and disarm remotely, monitor temps and doors/windows, and view the activity log. You can also receive an on-demand photo when the system is armed and quickly check that everything is safe.

Beyond monitoring, you can control your smart home—turn lights and appliances on/off with smart plugs and lock/unlock doors remotely. It also lets you manage secure access for family and friends. To use the Sector Alarm App you must be a Sector Alarm customer with a username and password.

## Rankings

- #78,741 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.sector.sectoralarm.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the ease of use and design but repeatedly report that the Sector Alarm app is slow, unresponsive, and frequently fails to connect to the system. Key functionalities such as notifications, alarm triggering, and scheduling are missing. Many also highlight problems with app features like WiFi setup, invoice management, and localization. While the alarm system itself is well regarded, the app's poor performance and limited features lead to frustration and consideration of alternative services.

### Pros

- The app is easy to use and has a nice design.
- The alarm system itself is considered good and reliable by users.
- Improvements have been made with newer system versions, enhancing app functionality.
- Allows users to view alarm status and enable/disable the system remotely.

### Cons

- The app is often very slow with long loading times, sometimes making it almost unusable.
- Frequent connectivity issues occur, with errors like "Could not connect to system" appearing often.
- The app lacks important functionalities such as notifications when alarms go off, alarm history logs, and the ability to trigger alarms via the app.
- User experience suffers due to unresponsive UI, bugs, and missing features like scheduling and biometric login.
- Customer support and billing features are inadequate, with poor communication and confusing invoice displays.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sector.sectoralarm)