Home Security Systems
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You guys pay someone to call the police/fire dept. for you?
Must be nice to have throw away cash. X10 makes very good, inexpensive stuff with autodialers that will call whoever you want. Add video if you want. AND you can get panic buttons for granny to wear around too.
X10 17-Piece Do It Yourself Home Security System - NOW ONLY $99.99
Must be nice to have throw away cash. X10 makes very good, inexpensive stuff with autodialers that will call whoever you want. Add video if you want. AND you can get panic buttons for granny to wear around too.X10 17-Piece Do It Yourself Home Security System - NOW ONLY $99.99
calvcopf
Well-Known Member
I installed SimpliSafe and highly recommend them! You purchase and install the wireless system from them (it was very easy to do). They monitor it for only $15 a month. Also, you can cancel and start at any time, no contracts. Awesome system and ciustomer service. It is by far the best deal that I have found and I spent months researching and getting quotes and having security companies visit the house, etc. Upfront cost to purchase the system is about $280, depending on what options you add.
Their website is Wireless Home Security Systems | Burglar Alarm | Wireless Home Alarm if you are interested.
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SoMD_Fun_Guy
Do you like apples?
Wow! What a scam! Sorry to hear that.
And how much does it cost a month after that?
calvcopf
Well-Known Member
I recommend Simplisafe. NO hidden charges, you buy the equipment and then it is $15/month to monitor it. No contracts, so you can cancel anytime. I love my Simplisafe Security System. Check it out.... Wireless Home Security Systems | Burglar Alarm | Wireless Home Alarm 
MMM_donuts
New Member
I'm bumping this thread to see if anyone has any additional information they'd like to add about home security programs.
In light of recent events, we are now considering one. And by "we" I mean I am trying to talk my husband into it.
In light of recent events, we are now considering one. And by "we" I mean I am trying to talk my husband into it.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Still happy with Vivent.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Well, I don't have one, but have done some research as I have pondered the need.
Look at reviews. Look at installation costs, v Monthly fees.. Contract length, support after the sale (if your system malfunctions later on).. and how to terminate service if you need to. How about coverage if their system is disabled or just doesn't work? Or who's responsible for fixing it, or paying fees and fines if your system malfunctions and you send numerous false alarms?
What I've found is most (if not all) all sell the GE Security Systems either re-branded or re-named. Some offer more up to date GE systems than others, but most are GE.
MOST after market their actual security service. When the Alarm goes off it's probably some contract call service that takes the "call" and gets some local security, cops or fire to react. In other words, the people that you contracted with have no control, or say in the quality of the on call service after they've installed your system.
Research, Research Research.. If safey is concern enough for you to GET an alarm system it should be important enough to take an hour or two and do some research.
kara teoke
Not in SOMD any more
They are all a scam. Find me someone who has an alarm that has ever had a need for one.
Go on eBay and just buy the signs and stickers. Put them up in your yard, on your windows/doors, and be done with it.
Go on eBay and just buy the signs and stickers. Put them up in your yard, on your windows/doors, and be done with it.
kwillia
n/a
You have made it public knowledge of your large abundance of bread 'n butter pickles and kraut... you really should secure your bounty.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
mAlice
professional daydreamer
LOL. Good luck with that theory. Our neighborhood had a break in with an ADT sign outside the front door. The neighbor said he walked up to the door with a crow bar, pried the door open, and set off the alarm. Had that been just a sign, and the neighbor had not been looking out the window at the moment the house was broken into, the burglar would have walked away with all their stuffz.
kara teoke
Not in SOMD any more
But did the alarm help her?
kara teoke
Not in SOMD any more
Amazon.com: door alarm
You can have an alarm system but not activate the monitoring. That is the way to go.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
You'd love it if people didn't have real alarms, wouldn't you?
mAlice
professional daydreamer
Don't they all?