Alarm system recommendations?

Mark C · 05-08-2013, 03:07 PM

I'm interested in getting a relatively simple, monitored alarm. Doors, windows, fire, the usual. No need for cameras or anything too fancy (though I like the option of adding future home automation). Since the house is fully built, I think wireless options are best.

There seem to be a ridiculous number of vendors on the market for both components, monitoring companies, and installers. Anybody have opinions, good or bad for national companies, or local in SE PA?

kelmac07 · 05-08-2013, 03:12 PM

Shoot a PM to Bo (Virginia_Ghost). He's working for an alarm company and should be able to give you a no frills answer.

Blueface · 05-08-2013, 05:28 PM

Just one thing to point out, if you go with monitoring, make sure you have cell back up. Most folks don't consider that their phone line can be easily compromised and then no alarm monitoring anymore.

Also, for peanuts more, add fire detection.

I use ADT and am happy to date. I have cameras but not on ADT.

Stevez · 05-08-2013, 08:18 PM

I too use ADT and have had it for about a year and so far, very happy with it. Really helps my wife feel safe when I travel. I added the fire alarm too as it was cheap and well worth the extra to me. Good luck. Steve

05-08-2013, 03:07 PM	#1
Mark C Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SE PA Posts: 674 Trading: (4)	Alarm system recommendations? I'm interested in getting a relatively simple, monitored alarm. Doors, windows, fire, the usual. No need for cameras or anything too fancy (though I like the option of adding future home automation). Since the house is fully built, I think wireless options are best. There seem to be a ridiculous number of vendors on the market for both components, monitoring companies, and installers. Anybody have opinions, good or bad for national companies, or local in SE PA?

05-08-2013, 03:12 PM	#2
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Alarm system recommendations? Shoot a PM to Bo (Virginia_Ghost). He's working for an alarm company and should be able to give you a no frills answer. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-08-2013, 05:28 PM	#3
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Alarm system recommendations? Just one thing to point out, if you go with monitoring, make sure you have cell back up. Most folks don't consider that their phone line can be easily compromised and then no alarm monitoring anymore. Also, for peanuts more, add fire detection. I use ADT and am happy to date. I have cameras but not on ADT. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

05-08-2013, 08:18 PM	#4
Stevez Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Steve Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 487 Trading: (7)	Re: Alarm system recommendations? I too use ADT and have had it for about a year and so far, very happy with it. Really helps my wife feel safe when I travel. I added the fire alarm too as it was cheap and well worth the extra to me. Good luck. Steve