Home Security System

Anyone has an experience with Absolute Security (ADT reseller)?
www.absolutesecurityusa.com

Or any other ADT reseller?

Thanks,
Satti

 

I used ADT in the past at our other home. When we originally called the 1800 # and inquired for an estimate, we had 5 (no kidding) different ADT resellers show up at our home trying to out do the other! I went with them at that time, but am now using Brinks! I feel that Brinks ofers a better product and better service.

 

indeed, any of the subsidized alarm system companies are $$$$$. Consider buying your own and you can get monitoring for ~$8/month.

 

How difficult is it install your own? Also, where do you get the $8/month pricing? Thanks!

I'm also in the market for an alarm system, and would love to hear form any DIY'er(Do-It-Yourself) who has installed their own security system. TIA.

 

We have a wireless home alarm system from Protect America - found it to be cheaper than ADT, Brinks etc:

http://www.protectamerica.com/


and later installed - IP enabled color day/night surveillance system
Here is a complete system:
http://www.surveillance-video.com/8camerasystems1.html

but we put one together with the Color/Light camera and PC enabled video recorder;

Recorder: http://www.surveillance-video.com/imsoipremaso1.html
Camera: http://www.surveillance-video.com/nunvdacobuca.html

 

its not hard to install--- usually just double-sided tape or screw (recommended) into moulding around window/doors. Some places will pre-configure your sensors and unit prior to shipping.

check out places like http://www.homesecuritystore.com/ezStore123/DTProductList.asp?p=2_1_1_1_0_0_110

I have the Visonic Powermax with VOIP adapter, but there are others out there. I have Nextalarm for monitoring, which appears to have raised the prices to 12/month .. I guess I am grandfathered in. There are also GSM adapters so you don't need a phone/internet line which is good if your lines get cut, etc.

Cameras are nice, but I'd want something HD for a decent price -- that would be cool! =)

 

Thansk boomertsfx for your reply...I have a follow-up question.

Did you have the alarm wiring pre-wired in your house? If not, how did you install the alarm to the telephone line? I also ordered the Powermax2 security system. Thanks!

 

If you have a landline from Verizon, you'll need a RJ31x jack which lets the alarm system seize control of the line if it needs it.

Here is a link about it:

http://www.hometech.com/learn/rj31x.html

Openband might already have it in their system, but I'm not sure...

 

I have OpenBand...not sure if they already have it in the system...will have to call and check. The link you provided is very helpful. If I have further questions, is it OK if I PM you? Thank you for your help.

 

sure You can get the system working without the rj31x, but you should have it for better reliability. Also, you can get non-dispatched monitoring cheaper if you just want them to page your cell phone and not call the police/fire depts.

 

Just picked up a Brinks Home System and the Sales rep was great, very knowledgeable and friendly.
Her Name is Renee, she can be reached at 703-599-6299.
She hooked us up; lots of freebies... And of course please say George and Jennifer in the Broadlands reffered you

 

whats the monthly cost?

 

I am an authorized security dealer for Monitronics (serving over 600K customers) and I live in here in the Broadlands. Post your questions or email me at info@freehousealarm.com and I will be more than happy to answer your questions. We use Honeywell Ademco wireless equipment for door and window contacts, carbon monoxide, glass breaks, fire and smoke detectors just to name a few. Our site is www.freehousealarm.com Thanks Billy
866-70 4-Free(3733)

 

$29.99

 

we use monitronics and like them. USAA our HO ins carrier gives us a nice discount for having that, too.

 

Check the following Consumer Affairs web site concerning Monitronics (I have no experience with them):

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/monitronics.html

 

Does anyone use Vector security? Can anyone tell me what the monthly fee is and what that includes?

 

We had a bad experience with ADT in another state. When we moved, they tried to get us to pay almost $1,000 when we declined to use ADT here in VA. They harrassed us for 2 years. We had our ADT system 5 years and paid for the entire system ourselves when we had the home constructed. They even demanded that we get the home buyer to use ADT as a condition of the sale. ADT was/is owned by Tyco International, which attracted worldwide attention for corporate greed and excess. Remember the multi-million dollar party for the former CEOs wife?

 

Hello if you have an alarm system in your home and if we can program it to work with our monitoring company we can monitor it for $25 per month. If you don't already have a system let me do an analysis of your home and I can quote it for you. We offer a package that can be upgraded We are a veteran owned Monitronics authorized dealer. Our website is www.freehousealarm.com. Feel free to email me at info@freehousealarm.com if you have more questions.
Thanks

Billy Caldwell
866-704-free(3733)

 

Any new info for 2009 on ADT, Brinks, etc?