re: ADT Home Security System

I bit the bullet and bought a four camera/300 GB DVR system 5 years ago for around $300.. I manage it myself and don't have the monthly payments it's basically the same tech without the aesthetics.

1. Asks if you have alarm.
2. You say no.
3. You see where this is going, right?

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bit the bullet and bought a four camera/300 GB DVR system 5 years ago for around $300.. I manage it myself and don't have the monthly payments it's basically the same tech without the aesthetics.

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Do the cameras call the police? Fire Dept? EMS?

And your 5 year old system is junk by today's cheap Chinese standards.

Have the system, installation was free with free equipment up to a "certain amount". They'll recommend you buy about 1200.00 more of their equipment. They'll also throw in some charges on each window alarm, usually at 20 dollars a pop. This is in case the window is shattered instead of lifted up on entry. They'll also charge you more on your monthly fee if you don't have a landline. We use them, but they're sneaky how they try to get your money. You need to make them explain every detail and cost beforehand, this way they won't blow your mind at the end and leave you with a sour taste and extra charges.

Do you currently have an alarm system, or are they doing an install from scratch?

It's probably a 3 year contract, so over the life of the contract you are paying $2,160. What kind of recording service are they offering with the cameras? Depending on how many sensors you are getting, I estimated they equipment cost to be about $1,000. If you can get monitoring service for under $30 per month, then you can do it cheaper yourself.

When I moved into my house there was a cheap ADT system in place that I replaced with a Honeywell system. I added a module that connects it to the internet. I get email & txt notifications for free.

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Up front cost gonna eat u

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Precisely the opposite. They'll give you all the shite for free but try to lock you in a 3-5 year contract.

They're basically the old cell phone model.

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Just get certified and buy a pistol

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You are literally too stupid to insult...

1) I have a pistol, many of them
2) You don't have to get "certified" to own a pistol
3) I'm not worried about protecting my home while I'm there... Only when I'm gone. A pistol won't help me when I'm gone

Thanks everyone else for your comments

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alarm.com. LOVE it. Cameras, locks, lights--all that crap

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Alarm dot com as been a game changer in the industry. You pay a little more for the backend service but it's the best.

Skybell just came out with an alarm dot com compatible doorbell. Since you already have the video package you might want to ask your dealer about it.

So you using nest cameras ?

There ok for checking in on the dog or kids.