In Destin, a lot of homes and condos are second homes or vacation rentals, and most of the year someone other than the owner is coming and going. A security alarm that you control from your phone tells you when doors open, who used which code and whether the place is armed. TekPro installs and monitors these systems from Panama City, about 55 miles east.

Getting Started

We start with a walk-through, or a phone call if that’s easier, to learn how you use the property, who needs codes and which doors matter most. Then you get a written plan and price before anything is installed.

What’s Usually Included

Most systems combine a control panel and keypad or touchscreen from Honeywell, DSC, Napco, Qolsys or 2GIG, door and window sensors, motion detectors, glass-break sensors, a siren and Alarm.com app control. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can tie in so they’re monitored too.

Security for Rentals, Second Homes and Bayside Neighborhoods

Many vacation properties sit south of US 98 near the Gulf, while many year-round residents live on the bay side. Both groups want the same thing from an alarm, just for different reasons. Owners who rent want a separate code for cleaners, maintenance crews and property managers, plus alerts when the property is entered while it should be empty. Full-time residents want simple arming, glass-break and door sensors, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors tied into monitoring. We set up user codes, schedules and alerts in the Alarm.com app so you see what matters without being flooded with notifications.

Destin Properties We Serve

• Vacation rental and second-home owners
• Hotels and lodging
• Restaurants and retail shops
• Harbor and charter fishing businesses

A Destin security system can include:

• Door and window sensors
• Motion and glass-break detectors
• Keypads and touchscreen panels
• Alarm.com app control and alerts
• A separate code for each user

Many Destin customers pair this with security cameras or 24/7 alarm monitoring.

How We Serve Destin

TekPro is based at 1609 Lisenby Avenue in Panama City, and we serve Destin and the rest of Okaloosa County from there. Destin is about 55 miles from our office. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and emergency service is available 24/7. TekPro’s Florida alarm contractor license, EF20002191, is held by Cole Connolly. For more about this service, see our security systems page, or go back to all of our services in Destin.

Business Alarm Features

Businesses get a code for each user, opening and closing reports and alerts for after-hours activity. Zones can keep stockrooms or offices armed while the front of the business is open.

Life-Safety Add-Ons

Monitored smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors mean help can be sent even when nobody is home to hear the alarm.

Questions We Hear in Destin

Can I control the alarm from my phone?

Yes. Systems with Alarm.com let you arm, disarm and get alerts from an app.

Can I give my rental cleaner a code that only works on certain days?

Yes. User codes can be scheduled, and you can change or delete them from the app.

Will the alarm bother vacation guests?

It doesn’t have to. Many owners leave the interior unarmed during stays and use door alerts and exterior cameras instead.

Talk With TekPro About Your Destin Property

Call (850) 329-8126 or request a free quote, and tell us about your Destin property. We’ll talk through what you need and give you a clear, written price.