Alarm Systems

dt5150 · 05-10-2013, 10:19 AM

i've been wanting to get an alarm system installed in my house for a while. adt, brinks, local companies.. educate me please.

ishoot308 · 05-10-2013, 10:28 AM

I would contact Winnipesaukee Security. 603-528-3322

Great people to deal with and local!!

Dan

dt5150 · 05-10-2013, 10:29 AM

i'll look into them, thanks dan.

dt5150 · 05-10-2013, 10:38 AM

can't find a website for them, but came across total security here in laconia. any feedback on total security?

ishoot308 · 05-10-2013, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dt5150

can't find a website for them, but came across total security here in laconia. any feedback on total security?

Call the number I gave you. Their web site was hijacked...

Dan

Red apple · 05-10-2013, 12:49 PM

Staying with a local company can be a good thing for service but I would check ADT to see if they have a local service dispatch in your area.

dt5150 · 05-10-2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Call the number I gave you. Their web site was hijacked...

Dan

left them a message..

brk-lnt · 05-10-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Red apple

Staying with a local company can be a good thing for service but I would check ADT to see if they have a local service dispatch in your area.

FYI, ADT, Brinks, et al would be my LAST choice for security. You'll pay too much and not get anything for it.

Find a good local company, buy the panel outright, and pay for monthly monitoring, which should not be more than about $10 or $12.

dt5150 · 05-10-2013, 03:56 PM

looking at a simplysafe wireless system at the moment. not terribly expensive, easy self-install, and monthly monitoring (optional) with no contract for $14/mo.

ITD · 05-10-2013, 04:07 PM

Hmmm a security company whose website was hijacked????

Red apple · 05-10-2013, 04:27 PM

Most insurance company's offer a discount if you have a alarm system (professionally) it may worth the call to them before you do a self install. As far as the "big" companies they do tend to be more on the monitoring but its all in the negotiations.

codeman671 · 05-10-2013, 08:11 PM

We have the adt pulse system at home. Works great but the monthly fees aren't cheap.

Belmont Resident · 05-11-2013, 04:38 AM

I looked into total Security, great guys and they do great work from what I'd heard both on this forum and in the area. Although at this time I'm unable to invest in a camera system when we do we will go with them.
Someone I know was one of those who originally started up the company and although he did leave and start up his own business doing a different line of work he still had nothing but praise for the company.

JonLevis · 05-11-2013, 07:33 AM

I do alarms too! We do a lot around the Lake.

SAMIAM · 05-11-2013, 09:40 AM

Brinks and ADT are ripoffs.Check this site out http://www.frontpointsecurity.com/ I have one of their systems and it is great.....light money,easy to install and good monitoring.
Also,check this out simplisafe.com/simplisafealarm .....best monitoring deal out there.Haven't used them but it looks good.
If you want to go local,I like Total Security.I have two of their systems and am happy with their service.When you call their office you actually get a person on the phone.
Also,google up "security systems complaints" and you'll see what I'm talking about with Brinks and ADT

dt5150 · 05-11-2013, 11:01 AM

thanks everyone. i think i'm probably gonna go with a system from simply safe. not sure which one yet. they seem to have pretty good ratings and reviews.

SAMIAM · 05-12-2013, 07:47 AM

Good choice,dt.......can't go wrong for around $300

dt5150 · 05-12-2013, 10:47 AM

no, you really can't. and i like the fact that monitoring is optional and there's no contract. this is more for the times when the wife is home alone with the kids. we kinda live on the outskirts so our house would be an easy target. at least with some type of audible alarm, it could scare someone off as well as alert her/us that someone is in the house. plus we can activate monitoring when we go out of town or on vacations etc. and for the price with a self-install, i think it's a pretty good deal.

Justenuff · 05-13-2013, 06:43 AM

I checked into the big security companies, and down here, TimeWarner Cable is into the business as well. I went with a self monitoring system (total package was about $300) and hung up two motion sensors, and two door sensors with garage door sensor as well. My daughter sets the system with an access code in the morning and it will call me if there is any sensor that goes off.
The auto dial feature calls my cell phone, and I can check the inside camera on my smartphone to see if there is a real problem. It also has a remote that can trigger a panic call to 911, so that works for anyone in the house who hears a breakin.
I have only gotten one call so far, don't know what the problem was but it called me when I was away.
My neighbor walked around the house to make sure all was well, and I reset it with no problems.
You can even put in fire and smoke sensors if you want.
IMHO, you can pay the security companies the monthly fees, but do they really do any more than what my system does.
Of course, having good neighbors is a godsend as well.

HellRaZoR004 · 05-13-2013, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justenuff

I checked into the big security companies, and down here, TimeWarner Cable is into the business as well. I went with a self monitoring system (total package was about $300) and hung up two motion sensors, and two door sensors with garage door sensor as well. My daughter sets the system with an access code in the morning and it will call me if there is any sensor that goes off.
The auto dial feature calls my cell phone, and I can check the inside camera on my smartphone to see if there is a real problem. It also has a remote that can trigger a panic call to 911, so that works for anyone in the house who hears a breakin.
I have only gotten one call so far, don't know what the problem was but it called me when I was away.
My neighbor walked around the house to make sure all was well, and I reset it with no problems.
You can even put in fire and smoke sensors if you want.
IMHO, you can pay the security companies the monthly fees, but do they really do any more than what my system does.
Of course, having good neighbors is a godsend as well.

For these systems you need a landline phone, correct? What are you using?

dpg · 05-15-2013, 05:53 AM

I wouldn't turn monitoring on and off when your not planning on being around. For what to save 10.00 or 12.00 a month? Not worth worrying about in my opinion. Also alerts folks that you'll not be home, kind of like stopping mail delivery. There's crooks everywhere!

05-10-2013, 10:19 AM	#1
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	Alarm Systems i've been wanting to get an alarm system installed in my house for a while. adt, brinks, local companies.. educate me please.

05-10-2013, 10:28 AM	#2
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 5,930 Thanks: 2,287 Thanked 4,939 Times in 1,915 Posts	Winnipesaukee Security I would contact Winnipesaukee Security. 603-528-3322 Great people to deal with and local!! Dan

05-11-2013, 04:38 AM	#13
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 409 Times in 251 Posts	Total Security I looked into total Security, great guys and they do great work from what I'd heard both on this forum and in the area. Although at this time I'm unable to invest in a camera system when we do we will go with them. Someone I know was one of those who originally started up the company and although he did leave and start up his own business doing a different line of work he still had nothing but praise for the company. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

05-11-2013, 07:33 AM	#14
JonLevis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fay's Boatyard & Canton, MA Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Alarm I do alarms too! We do a lot around the Lake.

05-13-2013, 06:43 AM	#19
Justenuff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 74 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Home Monitoring Systems I checked into the big security companies, and down here, TimeWarner Cable is into the business as well. I went with a self monitoring system (total package was about $300) and hung up two motion sensors, and two door sensors with garage door sensor as well. My daughter sets the system with an access code in the morning and it will call me if there is any sensor that goes off. The auto dial feature calls my cell phone, and I can check the inside camera on my smartphone to see if there is a real problem. It also has a remote that can trigger a panic call to 911, so that works for anyone in the house who hears a breakin. I have only gotten one call so far, don't know what the problem was but it called me when I was away. My neighbor walked around the house to make sure all was well, and I reset it with no problems. You can even put in fire and smoke sensors if you want. IMHO, you can pay the security companies the monthly fees, but do they really do any more than what my system does. Of course, having good neighbors is a godsend as well.

05-10-2013, 10:29 AM	#3
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	i'll look into them, thanks dan.

05-10-2013, 10:38 AM	#4
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	can't find a website for them, but came across total security here in laconia. any feedback on total security?

05-10-2013, 12:49 PM	#6
Red apple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 109 Thanks: 65 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Staying with a local company can be a good thing for service but I would check ADT to see if they have a local service dispatch in your area.

05-10-2013, 03:56 PM	#9
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	looking at a simplysafe wireless system at the moment. not terribly expensive, easy self-install, and monthly monitoring (optional) with no contract for $14/mo.

05-10-2013, 04:07 PM	#10
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,860 Thanks: 461 Thanked 666 Times in 366 Posts	Hmmm a security company whose website was hijacked????

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05-10-2013, 04:27 PM	#11
Red apple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 109 Thanks: 65 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Most insurance company's offer a discount if you have a alarm system (professionally) it may worth the call to them before you do a self install. As far as the "big" companies they do tend to be more on the monitoring but its all in the negotiations.

05-10-2013, 08:11 PM	#12
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	We have the adt pulse system at home. Works great but the monthly fees aren't cheap.

05-11-2013, 09:40 AM	#15
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Brinks and ADT are ripoffs.Check this site out http://www.frontpointsecurity.com/ I have one of their systems and it is great.....light money,easy to install and good monitoring. Also,check this out simplisafe.com/simplisafealarm .....best monitoring deal out there.Haven't used them but it looks good. If you want to go local,I like Total Security.I have two of their systems and am happy with their service.When you call their office you actually get a person on the phone. Also,google up "security systems complaints" and you'll see what I'm talking about with Brinks and ADT

05-11-2013, 11:01 AM	#16
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	thanks everyone. i think i'm probably gonna go with a system from simply safe. not sure which one yet. they seem to have pretty good ratings and reviews.

05-12-2013, 07:47 AM	#17
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,836 Thanks: 326 Thanked 1,626 Times in 562 Posts	Good choice,dt.......can't go wrong for around $300

05-12-2013, 10:47 AM	#18
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 396 Thanks: 4 Thanked 105 Times in 70 Posts	no, you really can't. and i like the fact that monitoring is optional and there's no contract. this is more for the times when the wife is home alone with the kids. we kinda live on the outskirts so our house would be an easy target. at least with some type of audible alarm, it could scare someone off as well as alert her/us that someone is in the house. plus we can activate monitoring when we go out of town or on vacations etc. and for the price with a self-install, i think it's a pretty good deal.

05-15-2013, 05:53 AM	#21
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	I wouldn't turn monitoring on and off when your not planning on being around. For what to save 10.00 or 12.00 a month? Not worth worrying about in my opinion. Also alerts folks that you'll not be home, kind of like stopping mail delivery. There's crooks everywhere!