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Home Security System
Asked by E.M. from Dallas
on March 7, 2008
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We are thinking of getting a security system for our home. Has anyone ever used Guardian Security Systems?
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- We're happy with Smith-Thompson. They operate using wireless so we never had to install a land line (we just use our cell phones) when we moved to our new house. They...
- We haven´t. We use Smith and Thompson. They are the best deal around (or at least what I could find ). We have set if off a few times by accident and they were qui...
- We have used them for over 6 years and we have LOVED them...although they raised our rates once slightly without notifying us. It was only like $2.00, but I called to...
Recommendations for a Home Security System
Asked by X.O. from Chicago
on November 3, 2011
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There have been a string of random home invasions in the Western suburbs in the past few weeks, and the burglar has killed a little girl in one and "subdued" a homeown...
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- I have a really BIG dog that likes to lay in the bay window near the front door.
- We went with Vivint. It was free to install and they put in 4 door alarms, window sensors on the girl's windows, window-shatter sensor alarm, we have a duress code in ...
- we have ADT, we went with wireless that way lines can't be cut.......we've had it for a year
Home Security System???
Asked by A.P. from New York
on March 5, 2011
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We're considering getting a home security system--there have been at least 4 "events" in and near our neighborhood over the last 2 weeks AND my husband is frequently a...
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- I have two dogs and a security system. My dogs do act as a deterant I'm sure, but do consider this....animals can be harmed and silenced! My alarm gets armed at night ...
- We live in a nice neighborhood and we have an alarm system. I suppose it just makes me feel more secure. We use ADT and pay $35 a month. I've never had a problem wit...
- A., I love having my alarm system. The only false alarms we have had in 13 years is when we have accidentally set it off ourselves. I think it is a deterent--the th...
Home Security Systems Worth It to Protect Family? Other Security Measures?
Asked by U.A. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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Hi. The other night, someone threw a rock through our front bedroom window. No one was hurt, thank God, but my baby was asleep in their with his father, so very close....
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- Hi, we have a monitored security system through Smith Thompson Security. It is a wireless system so you don't need a home telephone. We pay $16.95 a month.
- We had a monitored home security system in our home in a nice neighborhood in North Arlington. One night two men broke in through our garage and entered through one of...
- Get motion detector lights for the front of your house...one near the front door and one near the garage...if your house is set up this way. And turn them on at night...
Tips And/or Recommendations for a Home Security System
Asked by J.P. from Washington DC
on December 13, 2008
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I am looking for a home security system and contractor that I will not regret doing business with. I know, probably a very tall order, but any tips you have for what ...
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- Hi J., I don't have a recommendation for a system or contractor, but whoever you choose, DON'T put their sign in your yard as a "deterrent". I wish I could remem...
- We have a Brinks system . As far as cost goes I really do not know if they are the least expensive or the most expensive. Our system was about $700 and we pay $35.99...
- I do NOT recommend VECTOR security. i had a 2 yr contract with them and we constantly had false alarms because of faulty installation. It would just go off on is own....
Security / Safety Issues with Nannies
Asked by M.A. from Miami
on November 12, 2008
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Hello. I just started work again and opted for in home care for my five month old daughter. I had a hard time finding someone and while I am at work, my concern is alw...
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- You should consider a live-in au pair with AuPairCare. You won't have to worry about security at all. This company is regulated by the Department of State and the in...
- I'm with the moms who said to inform the nanny before you start filming her. And don't make it sound like you already don't trust her. Just make her aware that you lik...
- If you get cameras, it's best to tell the Nanny you have them. I'm not sure what the legal issues are if something were to be taped and she didn't know she was being f...
Residential Security System Question...
Asked by L.J. from Chattanooga
on July 23, 2010
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We are considering a security system for our home after someone tried to break into our neighbors home this week while her daughter was home alone.
I've never had a ...
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- I actually own a residential alarm company but we don't service GA so please don't think I'm trying to sell you something. What I would recommend based on your questi...
- We don't have sensors on our windows. We had glass breaks installed in each room.
- I used to work as the marketing rep for a security company. Contact Kyle Coker, he is very reputable. They install window sensors on every window. They also have what ...
ADT Security System Questions
Asked by S.H. from Green Bay
on November 9, 2011
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Hello,
We are considering having a security system installed in our home. Security systems are not common in our area, I actually don't know anyone with one. We l...
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- I have ADT and I really like it. I haven't had any false alarms (other than mom coming over to wait for the cable guy for us; we forgot to give her the alarm code so ...
- I have ADT. The alarm system was already installed when we bought the house. We have the wireless window sensors and door sensors. I wouldn't recommend the motion sens...
- If, by any chance, you bank with USAA, you can get good deals with ADT (the reason I'm with them) The thing I didn't like was that they trusted me on the phone to t...
Security Cameras for My Condo
Asked by U.P. from Chicago
on November 13, 2010
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Good afternoon everyone. I am having an issue, and I hope to get some feedback and resources from those who have information and experience regarding this situation. I...
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- How awful! The New York Times had an article last week about how people are buying security cameras to catch their neighbors doing bad things, like breaking in. (Your ...
- Get one of those tiny spy cams or nanny cams, something you can hide in a light or plant, or in the widow like one of those nanny cam bears. They are usually motion a...
- We just installed 3 cameras trained on different points outside our home, both for security and to monitor our kids when they're playing outside. We can see the surve...
Do You Have a Home Phone?
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on June 1, 2009
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we are considering having our home phone turned off. We hardly ever use it.. We always use the cell phones. It would save us about 50-60 per month and we have enough...
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- We still have ours even though we don't use it. I would consider keeping it if the boys ever stay home alone. They may have cell phones as well, but a home phone will ...
- We kept ours at $10 a month, limited calls. I for some reason am not good at always hearing my cell phone when I'm at home. I am notorious for missing calls. It is e...
- i cancel my home phone 2 years ago and i don't miss have home phone i never used i always use my cellphone,it save us about 85.00 a month is the best thing we do
