Alarm Systems

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.

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.