Home Security Systems (Tryon: homeowners insurance, new home, prices)

[N.O. guy]

We moved to the area recently. We have never had a home security system, but now we feel we need one.
Who is the best company for this?

Also, what is the typical cost for equipment, installation, monitoring, etc?

What features should we get - motion sensors, door and window sensors?

Thanks,

N.O. guy

[FrankTheTank2]

Hey,

I hate to be "That Guy" but you should really search the forum before posting because there are several good topics on this already. If I remember correctly, CPI Security got the best feedback and that is why I chose them for our new home as well.

Installation is basically free, we added two glass break sensors for and extra $300. Monitoring is about the same with all companies. I think ours is $36 per month which includes the two-way speaker in our house so we can talk to a person directly if there is a problem.

[mullman]

+1 on CPI.
I use them at my business and home and have been thrilled with all aspects.
CPI built a large new monitoring center visible from I-485 near the Tryon exit, so they are committed to the area.

We did go with the cellular backup since some perps were cutting phone lines before breaking in.

[Barkingowl]

We've had good luck with ADT.

[nkjaws]

Originally Posted by mullman

+1 on CPI.
I use them at my business and home and have been thrilled with all aspects.
CPI built a large new monitoring center visible from I-485 near the Tryon exit, so they are committed to the area.

We did go with the cellular backup since some perps were cutting phone lines before breaking in.

I also agree that CPI is the best in this area. They are very quick to come through the 2way speaker, quick to dispatch, and have excellent customer service, We had ADT they were really slow on all the above mentioned aspects.

[Hoagie58]

We have ADT, and have been happy. I believe they're all essentially the same. We too went with the cellular backup- I think it's a great addition.

[cball75]

CPI. They have been nothing but amazing and it is the only one with a local monitoring station. The others have monitoring in Fla and Texas. I am on my 6th year with them and they have never let me down. They actually call to remind me to test my system if I forget. I like that.

[aag-charlotte]

Someone came by and offered me a GE system with Platinum Protection - free equipment as a promotion and cellular backup, etc.

Anyone know anything about them? Never heard of them, but they have an attractive package. 60 month commit.

[rareteas]

I'm considering a security system and have been evalutating Protection One (which offers up to a $1,000 reimbursement on your homeowners insurance if something is stolen or a fire occurs) vs CPI which everyone seems to rave about on the forum. However, Protection One does not have a 2-way system (intercom voice connection)...only the 1-way (phone call to you) system. Prices are pretty comparable for the 1-way system. Does anyone have any feedback?