Home Security Systems in Palm Desert, CA and the Coachella Valley
Let Us Secure Your Property Today.
No other security company delivers value like Desert Alarm. Free basic equipment packages, same-day installations, outstanding customer support, and more, all from a team that has been in the Valley for over 35 years.
Open 365 days a year — nights, weekends & holidays. We never close.
Home Security
Enjoy Same-Day Installation & the Best Local Pricing
Your home deserves more than an automated call center. Desert Alarm delivers complete residential protection backed by real people who live right here in the Valley. From initial setup to ongoing maintenance, our fully background-checked team handles everything with care and precision.
- Free Essential Security Package: Everything you need to protect your home’s primary entry points.
- Same-Day Installation Available: Fast, hassle-free installation scheduled and completed today.
- Zero Subcontractors: Every technician walking through your door is a trusted Desert Alarm employee.
- Unified Smartphone Control: Effortlessly command your entire home security system from a single mobile app.
How It Works
Our Base Security Package Is FREE
Good security should not cost you a fortune to get started. Desert Alarm begins with a free base package, then lets you add only what your home actually needs.
- A free base system to start:
Your base package includes a 2Gig touchless keypad with a backup battery and a built-in siren, three sensors, and a motion detector. No setup or activation fee.
- Built around your home:
We design the system to fit how you live, adding cameras, smart locks, gate access, and more, so you pay for what matters to you.
- One system for the entire home:
The 2Gig touch panel ties your security and automation together in one place, which is a big reason customers stay with us for years.
Alarm Response
24/7 Alarm Response: The Peace of Mind You’re Looking For
Desert Alarm is the only security company in the Valley that combines 24/7 alarm monitoring with a dedicated patrol fleet. This is local service at its best: convenient, responsive, and personalized to you.
- On-Site Verification: We dispatch our own patrol team immediately to your property to thoroughly inspect the perimeter.
- Real-Time Updates & Media: We will document the scene, take photos, and can even FaceTime you directly so you can see your property in real time.
- Emergency Resolution: If you are out of town and we discover an issue—such as a broken window—our team will secure the property immediately and contact the local authorities on your behalf.
Home Security Questions, Answered
What comes with the free base package?
Your base package includes a 2Gig touchless keypad with a backup battery and a built-in siren, three sensors, and a motion detector. With no setup or activation fees, you can add cameras, automation, and more whenever you are ready.
How is Desert Alarm different from a national provider?
We are local and independent, so the same technicians who install your system are the ones who service it. You reach a real person when you call here in the Valley, not out of state, not out of town, and a technician can be on the way the same day you call.
What security products do you install?
We install Qolsys panels, Honeywell equipment, easy-to-use touchscreen keypads, door and window sensors, motion detectors, cameras, gate access systems, smart doorbells, and more. We build the system around your home rather than selling one fixed package.
How fast can you install a system?
Because we are located right in the center of the Coachella Valley, we offer some of the fastest install times around and can usually get to you within 24 hours. Emergencies can often be handled the same day.
Do you work in gated communities?
Yes. Roughly 70 percent of our residential customers live in gated communities across the Valley.
Some of Our Most Popular Home Security Products Include
- Photobeams
- Contact Sensors
- Motion Detectors
- Smart Doorbells
- Qolsys Control Panels
- Battery Backups
About us
Hello, My Name Is Chris Madain.
For over 35 years, Desert Alarm has protected more homes and businesses in the Coachella Valley than anyone else. With over $1 billion in assets protected, your security and safety is our number one priority.
- Longest-serving independently-owned security company in Palm Desert
- In-house alarm monitoring plus our own roving patrol fleet
- Licensed & insured: ACO #4296 · PPO #120688 · CSLB C-10 · CSLB C-7
Customer review
We Guarantee a 5-Star Experience
"We rely on Desert Alarm to protect our dealership, Crystal Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, around the clock. Their team is professional, responsive, and dependable, and I have real peace of mind knowing we're covered. I recommend them to any business or property owner."
"They actually answer the phone. When our alarm went off at 2am, a real person from Desert Alarm called us within a minute and had patrol on the way."
"We switched from a national company and the difference is night and day. Local techs, no contracts thrown at us, and the patrol drive-bys give us real peace of mind."
"Our retail store has used Desert Alarm for years. Fast install, reliable monitoring, and they know our building by name. Highly recommend."
Service area
Local to the Coachella Valley Since 1991
Desert Alarm protects homes and businesses across the Coachella Valley, from Palm Springs to Mecca, Yucca Valley to 29 Palms, and Banning-Beaumont to Temecula. We are centrally located and available on short notice. Call today and see for yourself — we guarantee service in 24 hours or less!
- Cathedral City
- Coachella
- Desert Hot Springs
- Indian Wells
- Indio
- La Quinta
- Palm Desert
- Palm Springs
- Rancho Mirage
- Thousand Palms
- …and others
Protecting the Coachella Valley Since 1991
Call today — we never close. No call centers, no runaround.
Open 365 days a year — nights, weekends & holidays. We never close.