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srhowell
Jun 22, 2010
Go to Wikipedia and look up alarm monitoring. The first paragraph is almost identical. This person must be an expert to have said the exact same thing. -
Pwongdynasty
Nov 06, 2008
There are newer systems like with GE and Honeywell that are better than others, where they have intercom systems that can hear what's happening through the speakers with 40lb pet immuned motion detectors and wireless equipment. My buddy set me up with a free system, I would suggest calling GE/Honeywell and getting a free system through promotions. If you can't find their number, just message me. I know of the tricks of the trade ha.
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Pwongdynasty
Nov 06, 2008
There are newer systems like with GE and Honeywell that are better than others, where they have intercom systems that can hear what's happening through the speakers with 40lb pet immuned motion detectors and wireless equipment. My buddy set me up with a free system, I would suggest calling GE/Honeywell and getting a free system through promotions. If you can't find their number, just message me. I know of the tricks of the trade ha.
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rabbit925
Nov 25, 2007
Would like more information on self-monitoring.
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rabbit925
Nov 25, 2007
Would like more information on self-monitoring.
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jjinlondon
Oct 19, 2007
We had a monitored system which cost a small fortune over £350 just for the monitoring, when we had an attempted break-in, the police came out 2 weeks later - fabulous!!! So now we self monitor and can view our cameras from our mobile and the whole system with cameras, contacts etc, inc a year's monitoring cost less than £300 -myhome247.co.uk
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jjinlondon
Oct 19, 2007
We had a monitored system which cost a small fortune over £350 just for the monitoring, when we had an attempted break-in, the police came out 2 weeks later - fabulous!!! So now we self monitor and can view our cameras from our mobile and the whole system with cameras, contacts etc, inc a year's monitoring cost less than £300 -myhome247.co.uk
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Mar 22, 2006
Use a local monitoring company, they have good relationships with Police and Fire Departments and are probably licensed for your state. Ask what they do in the community, are they a company in good standing? Ask to see the monitoring center, you can then see the quality for yourself, I visited a couple and the difference was surprising.
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Mar 22, 2006
Use a local monitoring company, they have good relationships with Police and Fire Departments and are probably licensed for your state. Ask what they do in the community, are they a company in good standing? Ask to see the monitoring center, you can then see the quality for yourself, I visited a couple and the difference was surprising.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask the alarm company if the 24 hour central monitoring facility will still receive a burglar alarm signal, even if the burglar cuts the telephone line to the premises before breaking in. Most alarm companies will never disclose this weakness in their systems. Go with an alarm company that offers radio back-up using a cellular telephone transmitter system.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask the alarm company if the 24 hour central monitoring facility will still receive a burglar alarm signal, even if the burglar cuts the telephone line to the premises before breaking in. Most alarm companies will never disclose this weakness in their systems. Go with an alarm company that offers radio back-up using a cellular telephone transmitter system.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask what procedures are in place to prevent false alarms should you happen to make a mistake operating your alarm system. Can you specify a password or other secret code to identify yourself, and the fact that everything is OK?
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask what procedures are in place to prevent false alarms should you happen to make a mistake operating your alarm system. Can you specify a password or other secret code to identify yourself, and the fact that everything is OK?
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask what provisions are in place to protect your prepaid monitoring fees, in case your alarm installer or monitoring company should go out of business. Ask about monthly PAC payments rather than annual in advance payments.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask what provisions are in place to protect your prepaid monitoring fees, in case your alarm installer or monitoring company should go out of business. Ask about monthly PAC payments rather than annual in advance payments.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask if the company will be locking out the alarm panel, which will prevent you from changing monitoring companies. Obtain written confirmation that the panel will not be locked out, or will be unlocked at no charge upon request.
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Jan 31, 2006
Ask if the company will be locking out the alarm panel, which will prevent you from changing monitoring companies. Obtain written confirmation that the panel will not be locked out, or will be unlocked at no charge upon request.
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Jan 31, 2006
All a burglar has to do to make a system useless is to cut the phone line; the monitoring station won't know. There are a number of backup systems, cellular is too expensive and not reliable enough, the signals piggyback off the cell towers and that network can be disconnected anytime the cell company wants. Go with a radio. One product I chose is called Tela-Link, they are a lot less expensive plus they own their own network. Make sure your company offers this product, I have it in my home and use it as my main system as I don't have a phone line. Either way, it's the best you can get.
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Jan 31, 2006
All a burglar has to do to make a system useless is to cut the phone line; the monitoring station won't know. There are a number of backup systems, cellular is too expensive and not reliable enough, the signals piggyback off the cell towers and that network can be disconnected anytime the cell company wants. Go with a radio. One product I chose is called Tela-Link, they are a lot less expensive plus they own their own network. Make sure your company offers this product, I have it in my home and use it as my main system as I don't have a phone line. Either way, it's the best you can get.
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Nov 22, 2005
Virtually all alarm monitoring contracts provide for automatic 1 year renewal terms when the original term (usually 2 or 3 years) has been completed. Ask for a letter from your monitoring company, allowing you to cancel at any time after the initial term.
