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Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:07 PM
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Right now, we have CenturyLink Security, which just changed names to something else. Talking to a human there is almost impossible. I had them, I thought, scheduled to come out today and update and repair our system. I called to ask if they were still coming out, and after a time on ignore they had no idea what I was talking about. I told them that I could no longer work with them and their pitiful customer service. So…it’s replacement time.
What home security companies do you folks use, other than Smith&Wesson? Are you happy with them? I’m going to call ADT first.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:11 PM
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TexFlip
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We use Trans-American Security Corp (TASCO). It's run by a father and son, they wired the security system in our house when it was built in 1985 and still provide servicing. Monitoring is 3rd party but based in Texas. We pay $35 a month for monitoring.
Just to make sure that it is done thoroughly, I go both ways.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:17 PM
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Jimbo1
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What kind of insurance reduction do you get with a monitored system?
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:27 PM
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Probably going to be a few people left out to dry when 3 g is gone.
I see no point in monitoring when you can put cameras up and set up alerts for yourself
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Re: Home security systems
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#8551079
03/08/22 04:33 PM
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Paluxy
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:40 PM
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What kind of insurance reduction do you get with a monitored system? Very little. Having a central station monitored combination fire & burglar alarm is becoming more and more of a requirement when insuring homes in excess of $800,000 and we insure a lot of 'em. Belief mine, the fire portion is more important than the burglar portion. People can often get pissy on this subject and will provide resistance. We have found the Simpli-Safe system to be the most flexible, cost effective and all in all, very well may be the best punch.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:43 PM
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Jimbo1
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What kind of insurance reduction do you get with a monitored system? Very little. Having a central station monitored combination fire & burglar alarm is becoming more and more of a requirement when insuring homes in excess of $800,000 and we insure a lot of 'em. Belief mine, the fire portion is more important than the burglar portion. People can often get pissy on this subject and will provide resistance. We have found the Simpli-Safe system to be the most flexible, cost effective and all in all, very well may be the best punch. Thank you for that.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:43 PM
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Good info! Thanks. I’m talking to ADT and will call SimpiSafe.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:44 PM
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Hudbone
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:45 PM
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Jimbo1
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Good info! Thanks. I’m talking to ADT and will call SimpiSafe. Please let us know the results.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 04:54 PM
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We use the DEW's system. You're NOT getting past that undetected. Dachshund Early Warning system. I have two because I like redundancies when it comes to safety. Ready to hit the Lake:
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 05:22 PM
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Ok, that’s funny, but can they call the fire department?
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 05:29 PM
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Jimbo1
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Ok, that’s funny, but can they call the fire department? And what happens when you go out of town?
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 07:10 PM
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This ^...100% So easy a caveman can do it.
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 07:17 PM
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Jimbo, if I’m out of town and the alarm goes off, they’ll call the house. If nobody answers they call the sheriff’s dept and/or the fire department. Probably your DEW system and a normal security system are about equal in worth, except that I’ll have video. Now, if you put a Go Pro on your pups…
And, of course, my electronics won’t pee on the floor, or worse, when your robo vac starts up and spreads the joy.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: Home security systems
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#8551284
03/08/22 07:18 PM
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SherpaPhil
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I have put SimpliSafe in a couple offices. Been happy with it.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 07:22 PM
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You can get phone alerts on SimpliSafe. I added the water monitor, nice feature.
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Re: Home security systems
[Re: 603Country]
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03/08/22 07:23 PM
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Jimbo, if I’m out of town and the alarm goes off, they’ll call the house. If nobody answers they call the sheriff’s dept and/or the fire department. Probably your DEW system and a normal security system are about equal in worth, except that I’ll have video. Now, if you put a Go Pro on your pups…
And, of course, my electronics won’t pee on the floor, or worse, when your robo vac starts up and spreads the joy. Was talking about the dogs being the alarm system. If you take them on your trip...then what?
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Re: Home security systems
[Re: flintknapper]
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03/08/22 07:24 PM
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Big Fitz
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We use the DEW's system. You're NOT getting past that undetected. Dachshund Early Warning system. I have two because I like redundancies when it comes to safety. Ready to hit the Lake: Cute pups! I have the same system but mine give false alerts daily!
I was wrong...on anything technical. Fitz............. is right, ya know............
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Re: Home security systems
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#8551300
03/08/22 07:29 PM
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retfuz
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We use the DEW's system. You're NOT getting past that undetected. Dachshund Early Warning system. I have two because I like redundancies when it comes to safety. Ready to hit the Lake: We had a black and cream long haired male and a blond long haired female. Ollie and Greta. Miss them both so much!
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 07:29 PM
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Sorry Jimbo, it was flintknapper that had the DEW system. We don’t have dogs, but do have the mighty Sunny the cat, at 28 pounds of fighting fury.
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Re: Home security systems
[Re: 603Country]
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03/08/22 07:35 PM
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Sorry Jimbo, it was flintknapper that had the DEW system. We don’t have dogs, but do have the mighty Sunny the cat, at 28 pounds of fighting fury. That's a big kitty. We had a Chinchilla Persian named Smokey about that size growing up. I made him mean when he was a kitten and later he would attack me as I was sneaking in the door in the middle of the night.
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Re: Home security systems
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#8551328
03/08/22 07:47 PM
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Re: Home security systems
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03/08/22 09:30 PM
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Is there any true value-add in having a monitored system? It's my understanding you can no longer have a residential system that's monitored by law enforcement, that it takes your security company to inform them of an alert.
We've been happy with our Blink system from Amazon. Very inexpensive, easy to install, no monthly charge, and motion alerts and video recordings sent to your smartphone via the app.
Last edited by Texas Dan; 03/08/22 09:31 PM.
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Re: Home security systems
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03/18/22 11:33 AM
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I have made my security system at home. I have bought all the necessary equipment from vivint.com. I have installed movement sensors around the whole perimeter of the house, so when I turn on the security system, it will turn on the alarms and call the police automatically. Also, I have installed some cameras on my territory. I know that someone can say that it is too much, but I live in a dangerous neighborhood, so it is better to transform your house into a fortress to sleep calmly without worrying for my family.
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