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xxxrsxxx · 12-25-2014, 10:47 PM

I've been considering getting an alarm/surveillance system for my home and wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback. I have several options

1) purchase a wireless home security system myself and install sensors to my windows/doors. If a sensor is triggered, it will call my cell so it's "self monitored"
2) go with an alarm company (alarm force, protectron, acme) where they will install the sensors and then a monthly monitoring fee around $25-40/month. If a sensor is triggered, I believe how it works is that they will still call me and ask if they need to send police over. Does anyone have experience with these companies and if they are any good?

My thinking is that with either option, I'm the one who's going to get notified and it's up to me to take the next course of action. So why would I need a company to "monitor" it for me. Unless I'm missing something, would like to hear some pros/cons.

Thanks for your advice.

12-25-2014, 10:47 PM	#1
xxxrsxxx RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: vancouver Posts: 935 Thanked 208 Times in 50 Posts Failed 28 Times in 9 Posts	Home alarm and surveillance I've been considering getting an alarm/surveillance system for my home and wondering if anyone has any experience or feedback. I have several options 1) purchase a wireless home security system myself and install sensors to my windows/doors. If a sensor is triggered, it will call my cell so it's "self monitored" 2) go with an alarm company (alarm force, protectron, acme) where they will install the sensors and then a monthly monitoring fee around $25-40/month. If a sensor is triggered, I believe how it works is that they will still call me and ask if they need to send police over. Does anyone have experience with these companies and if they are any good? My thinking is that with either option, I'm the one who's going to get notified and it's up to me to take the next course of action. So why would I need a company to "monitor" it for me. Unless I'm missing something, would like to hear some pros/cons. Thanks for your advice.