The Best Alarm for a Home With a Cleaner, Babysitter or Gardener
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The Best Alarm for a Home With a Cleaner, Babysitter or Gardener

How to grant access to service personnel without handing over your keys or compromising your family’s safety.

Inviting service personnel into your home requires a delicate balance of trust and security. Whether it is a cleaner who visits every Tuesday, a babysitter watching your children on Friday nights, or a gardener needing side-gate access, the challenge is the same: How do you let them in without giving them full control?

In the past, homeowners were forced to hide keys under doormats or share a single “master code” with everyone. This is a security nightmare. Once a key is copied or a code is shared, you lose control over who enters your home and when.

<!-- Security Reality --> “The moment you share your master alarm code with an employee, it is no longer a secret. It is a vulnerability.”

Today, modern security systems offer a smarter way. By comparing Ajax Systems against Traditional Keypad Alarms, we reveal why intelligent access control is the only viable solution for modern households with service staff.

The Hidden Risks of “Old School” Access

Traditional alarm systems were designed for families who come and go together. They were never built for the gig economy or the modern service industry. Relying on a standard keypad alarm for third-party access introduces three critical risks:

1. The “Shared Code” Problem

Most legacy systems allow for only a few user codes. Often, homeowners find it easier to just give the cleaner the same code the family uses. If that cleaner leaves or is let go, you must change the code for everyone—a hassle that leads to many people simply never changing it.

2. No Audit Trail

When you come home to find a window broken or an item missing, a traditional alarm cannot tell you who disarmed the system. Was it the gardener at 2 PM? Or was it an intruder who guessed the code? Without a digital log, you are flying blind.

3. The “Lost Key” Liability

Physical keys are the weakest link in home security. They can be lost, stolen, or duplicated at any hardware store for a few dollars. If a former babysitter keeps a copy of your front door key, your expensive alarm system is rendered useless.

Ajax Systems: The “Smart Doorman” Solution

Ajax Systems approaches security differently. It treats your home like a secure facility, offering enterprise-level access control in a user-friendly app. For homeowners with staff, three features make Ajax the undisputed winner.

1. Scheduled Access Rights

With Ajax, you never have to worry about a cleaner entering your home on a non-working day. You can configure a specific “Pass” or “Tag” to only work during set hours.

Example: You can program the cleaner’s fob to only disarm the system on Tuesdays between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. If they try to enter on Wednesday, access is denied, and you receive an instant notification.

2. Real-Time Notifications & Logs

Every interaction with the Ajax system is logged. When the babysitter arrives and disarms the alarm, your phone pings: “System disarmed by Sarah (Babysitter) at 6:45 PM.” You get peace of mind knowing exactly who is in your house and when they leave.

3. The Panic Button for Safety

Security isn’t just about protecting your property; it’s about protecting people. If you have a babysitter home alone with your kids, the Ajax Button provides a lifeline. A single press can trigger a silent alarm or notify a monitoring company, ensuring help arrives immediately in an emergency.

Head-to-Head: Managing Access

Feature Ajax Systems Traditional Alarm
User Management Unlimited unique users Limited (often shared codes)
Scheduled Access Yes (Day/Time specific) No (24/7 access only)
Event Logging Real-time App Logs None (or hard to access)
Revoking Access Instant (via App) Requires Reprogramming
Visual Verification Yes (MotionCam Photos) No (Blind sensors)

The Secure Access Workflow

1. Owner Setup

  • Create User “Cleaner”
  • Set Schedule (Tue 9-12)
  • Assign Tag/Pass

2. Employee Arrival

  • Cleaner taps Tag
  • System Checks Time
  • Access Granted

3. Owner Alert

  • Notification Sent
  • “Cleaner Arrived”
  • Photo Logged (Optional)

The Verdict: Why Ajax is Essential for Service Access

If you have people coming and going from your home, a traditional alarm is no longer sufficient. It creates more risks than it solves.

The Ajax Advantage

  • Control: You decide exactly when staff can enter.
  • Visibility: You know exactly when they arrive and leave.
  • Simplicity: You can revoke access instantly from your phone if a staff member quits.

Don’t leave your home’s security to chance or a hidden key. Upgrade to a system that manages access as intelligently as you manage your life.

Need help setting up staff access? Contact Sipko Security for a custom configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I give the cleaner a code instead of a Tag?

Yes. Ajax KeyPad Plus supports both secure codes and encrypted contactless Tags/Passes. However, Tags are often safer as they cannot be “shared” or viewed over a shoulder like a code can.

What if the gardener needs to come on a different day?

You can change the schedule instantly in the Ajax app. If they call you from the gate on a Wednesday, you can grant them one-time access or update their schedule in seconds, from anywhere in the world.

Does the MotionCam take photos of my cleaner?

Only if the alarm is triggered. MotionCam respects privacy and does not record video 24/7. It only captures a series of photos if the motion sensor is armed and triggered, verifying if it is an intruder or a false alarm.

Sipko Security

Written by Sipko Security Team

Your trusted partners in Melbourne home and business security. We specialize in custom installations of Ajax, Hills, and Dahua systems.

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